The best useful gift for a work colleague in Ireland is something they'll actually use and you can afford to repeat every year: a box of treats, a small day out, or a voucher you can pool with others. Here's how to pick one for Secret Santa, for a team you work closely with, and for the colleague you barely know.
Pooling money with the team? Try the Ultimate Irish Gift Maker. Give it your budget per gift and it builds options from what's in our shop, led by a Sos Stays gift voucher.
How much should you spend on a work colleague?
There's no rule, so agree a cap with the group before you shop. For Secret Santa, a fixed amount keeps it fair. For a colleague you work with every day, spend what you'd be comfortable with if they spent the same on you. If you're an employer giving gifts to staff, different rules apply, and our guide to staff gifts explains them.
Useful gifts for colleagues, by budget
Around €10 to €15
- A laser tag session at Funtasia in Drogheda (€11). A 30-minute session for two to 24 players, so it also works as a team swap.
- A good notebook, a reusable bottle, or a mug with a note inside. Not exciting, but used.
Around €20 to €35
- A box of Loaded Cookies (€24), all six specials in one box, easy to share at the desk.
- Waterpark entry at Pirate's Cove, Funtasia (€24.95), for a colleague with kids.
- A Triskel Fairy Door by Celtic Cara (€35), handmade in Ireland, for a gardener or a parent.
Pooling with the team
A Sos Stays gift voucher starts at €50 and can be combined, so a few people can each buy one for a shared gift. It's valid for five years and emailed as a PDF, which makes it easy to organise even at the last minute.
To build a gift to your budget, start in the gift maker.
What not to give a colleague
Anything very personal, anything that assumes a lot about their home or their body, and alcohol if you don't know whether they drink. When in doubt, choose something shareable or a voucher they can use as they like.
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