What do you give the woman who’s given you everything?

Great gift ideas to keep mum happy this Mother’s Day

Gordon Snell, with Juliette Crosbie, Roseanna Purcell and Aisling Kearns who star in the stage adaptation of his late wife Maeve Binchy’s ‘Circle of Friends’

Andrea Smith

It’s the time of year to show your mum how much you care, and how much she means to you. Here are some last-minute ideas to let her know how sorry you are for the worry lines and grey hairs you’ve caused her.

Hear your song

Give your mam a print for her wall with a personal message that she can play out loud. Irish printmaking studio Jando’s Soundwaves series uses a QR code to play the chosen sound and costs between €120 and €250.

If your Mam has a grá for a special place, Jando also has a collection of over 100 prints in different sizes that can be sent framed or unframed (€30-€300). Jando.ie

Berry cute

Spoil mum with a selection of Irish strawberries hand-dipped in Belgian chocolate from Irish startup Very Berry. The berry creations are topped with everything from vegan chocolate to Kinder Bueno (from €22).

The ‘Berries & Bubbles’ box comes complete with a snipe of Bottega Rose Gold sparkling rosé (€40). Order by 6pm for next day delivery in Dublin. VeryBerry.ie

Blooming lovely

Flowers brighten our days but should not be confined to special occasions. Thank your mum for picking up your socks by getting her a flower subscription service from BouquetBox, which will deliver weekly, fortnightly and monthly bouquets straight to her door (€28 to €30 per bouquet). BouquetBox.ie

Scent from heaven

The Handmade Soap Company’s products are made by hand with natural ingredients, packaging and processes that are kind to skin and the environment.

Moms will enjoy the calming scent of the Anam candle, made with coriander seed, geranium and vetiver (€34.95), or the lemongrass and cedarwood candle and diffuser set (€50). TheHandmadeSoapCompany.ie

Hair you go mum

If your poor mum has torn her hair out over you, make it up to her by giving her the Remington Hydraluxe Volumising Air Styler (€39.99). She’ll be able to create a bouncy blow-dry at home without heat damage and set it in place with the ‘cool shot’ feature. Boots.ie

Tea-lightful treat

Afternoon tea is always a treat, and the Fancy Pants Afternoon Tea at the Morrison Hotel on Ormond Quay (€32, or €39.50 with a glass of prosecco) is a lovely option. There are also vegan and wheat-free versions. MorrisonHotel.ie.

Further down the country, the Ferrycarrig Hotel in Wexford has launched a brand new Sunday afternoon tea, with a vegan option (€25). FerrycarrigHotel.ie

Starry Nice

If mammy is an art-lover, book tickets for you both to visit ‘Van Gogh Dublin: An Immersive Journey’. The 20,000sqft light and sound spectacular runs at the RDS from May 16 to August 4. She will be surrounded in 360 degrees by the Dutch painter’s most famous works through advanced AI technology. (€28.14 for adults and €25.94 for OAPs). VanGoghDublin.com

Light up her life

Mums fed up telling kids to turn off lights and heating can control them from their own smartphones. The Philips Hue Play Light Bar will let her choose from 16 million colours, and sync the lights with movies and music (€64.99). She can also take charge of the home’s heating with the TCP Smart Radiator Valve and Wireless Hub (€94.99). Currys.ie

Thank her for the music

If your mam is a fan of the music of The Carpenters, ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ is on at Bord Gais Energy Theatre on Mother’s Day at 8pm (from €36, Ticketmaster.ie).

If she likes classical music, father-and-son pianists, Frank & JJ McNamara, are embarking on The Apple & The Tree nationwide tour from April 23. TheAppleAndTheTree.ie.

Old-time music fans will enjoy ‘Secret Love: The Doris Day Story Centenary Concert’ at the Civic Theatre on April 10 (€22). CivicTheatre.ie

Treat for two

Five-star mums deserve special treats and the Magic Moments experience at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate in Galway is a gorgeous overnight getaway for two people. She will receive a half bottle of champagne, handmade sweet treats and a bouquet of fresh flowers, and can explore the 138-acre estate or catch a movie in the theatre. The experience includes breakfast and costs from €445 per room. GlenloAbbeyHotel.ie

Get her out

If your mother enjoys sitting out in the garden, Aldi’s new range of outdoor furniture and accessories is instore from March 31. She can read her book on the rattan-effect corner sofa (€319.99), and style it up with terrazzo planters (€24.99) and outdoor cushions €7.99. Keep the patio warm and toasty with the portable outdoor heater €99.99. Aldi.ie

‘Show’ her you care

Bring your mum for a fun night out at ‘Shirley Valentine’ at the Gaiety Theatre, which runs from March 29 to April 2 (from €20). The theatre will also show Maeve Binchy’s ‘Circle of Friends’ from April 20 to May 14 (from €16). GaietyTheatre.ie.

There’s more mayhem with the ‘Very Best Of Gift Grub Live!’ featuring Mario Rosenstock, which runs from April 5 to 9 at the Olympia (from €38). 3olympia.ie

Sweet treats

Thank your mum for showing you unconditional love this Mother’s Day with the Irish-made Lily O’Brien’s indulgent Desserts Collection (€10), which contains 18 assorted chocolates. Or persuade her to share the Lily O’Brien’s Exquisite Collection with you, with its tasty almond, cranberry, raspberry and Sicilian lemon chocolates (€8.49). LilyOBriens.ie

She won’t skin you alive

Say sorry to your mammy for all the extra lines you’ve caused her, by giving her some TLC for her skin. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm (€40) and Beauty Flash Peel (€43) will ensure the creases and blemishes fade away. Clarins.ie.

Then there’s the Nivea Q10 Power 60+ range, designed for the needs of people over the age of 60, which replenishes nutrients while providing deep nourishment for more mature skin. Nivea.ie

Spa time  

If your mum prefers to choose her own present, a gift voucher for Ballygarry Estate Hotel & Spa in Kerry will be ideal. It’s a gorgeous spot for lunch, dinner, a spa treatment or a relaxing weekend away. The Nádúr Spa is also the perfect place for a bit of relaxation and lovely treatments. Ballygarry.com

Soak her in love

Mammies worn out from worrying about you will enjoy unwinding in a tub filled with bath salts made from gentle essential oils and natural ingredients from Dublin Herbalists. The naturally kind skincare brand’s salts are scented with sweet orange and bergamot, combined with Epsom salts (€19.95) for a home spa experience. DublinHerbalists.ie