Web Watch: Irish Oak and Rope

The large swing measures 62.5 x 29.5 x 4.5 and comes with 6m (x2) of 18mm natural manila rope for €150, the price includes engraving (up to 20 characters) on each side.

1. Irish Oak and Rope

If you are looking for an unusual present, let me say one word: swing! This company is run by father and son operation, they use only Irish-sourced oak and manila rope to make simple, quality products.

The lovers’ swing can be engraved with names, making it a cool wedding present or get in early for Valentine’s Day.

¦ www.irishoakandrope.com

2. Limerick Craft and Design

Take 35 artisans, stained glass, ceramics, photography, painting, illustration, fashion, millinery, knitwear, felting, jewellery and put them at 5 Sarsfield Street, and you’ve got something special. A venture for a group of local crafters, this pop-up shop is part of Creative Limerick, a project that aims to reinvigorate the city with creative spaces.

¦ www.limerickcraftanddesign.com

3. My Life Scoop

This is a site that compiles tips for a connected lifestyle and has some things I never knew I needed until I clicked on. Now I have five essential tools for the tech savvy music-loving runner, (something I aspire to be some day, if I can just break up with the couch) and I am up to date on the six most creative animal photographers. That’s humans who take pictures of animals, not animals that take pictures. Duh.

¦ www.mylifescoop.com