A touch of the Irish: Show your true colours
Make St Patrick proud and get festival fit with some home-grown bargains
1 Classic Ceramics This pottery has been around for a long time and is still as popular as ever. Most Irish households should have at least one piece of the beautiful range. Nicholas Mosse small cylinder pansy jug €27.95 Kilkenny Design Centre
2 Fashion Frenzy There are so many hot Irish designers around at the moment that we are spoiled for choice. Kate&Ava is a new Irish fashion label with a great spring collection. Kate&Ava sundress with velour detail. €270 Divine in Malahide and Maynooth; Sofina in Enniskerry; Dai in Wexford
3 Paddy Irishman Always keep a basket of logs by the fire. Even if you don't ever use them, they just look so good! Natural square basket €24.99 Woodies
4 Monopolising the day If it's raining again this Paddy's day, don't let it dampen your spirits. You can be proud of your heritage and have masses of family fun with All-Ireland Monopoly. Are you ready to pass GO? All-Ireland Monopoly €29.99 Smyths, Tesco and all good toy stores
5 Go green Show your true colours with a little more green in your kitchen. Green bowl €25 Habitat
6 Pure Poetry This delicious, super premium Irish cream liqueur is only made in Ireland. Inspired by William Butler Yeats and created from the highest quality ingredients, including fresh double cream from Irish cows and single malt Irish whiskey, it is a taste of Ireland at her best. Coole Swan €24.95 supermarkets, off licences
7 Wacky Wellies With these lucky Irish wellies, your feet will always stay dry. Skull Boots €39.95 Avoca Handweavers
8 Paddy Poncho A little rain needn't dampen the mood -- especially if you're prepared for it. Waterproof poncho €25 Habitat
9 True Colours If you are going to watch the parade you are going to need some of this -- whatever your age. Snazaroo face paint €2.99 Aldi
10 Dress the part If you have Irish eyes, get a gorgeous dress to match. Wear it with pride! Green dress €50.50 River Island
