You want to send something Irish. Something that doesn't look like it came from a motorway gift shop. Something the person will actually keep — or at least laugh out loud at before they frame it. Welcome to Sassy Jac.
We're a small illustration studio based in Waterford, making bold, colourful, unapologetically Irish cards, prints, pins, and totes. Everything is designed here in Ireland, printed on recycled paper, and sent in kraft packaging. No plastic tat. No clichés. (Well, maybe a few clichés — but make them funny.)
Who Are You Buying For?
The best Irish gift is the one that fits the person. Here's how we think about it:
For Your Mam
She deserves something better than a box of chocolates she'll share with everyone else anyway. Our Mam Card in Pastel Colours is warm, colourful, and unmistakably Irish — the kind of thing she'll leave on the mantelpiece for a month.
For the Birthday in the Group Chat
The one where everyone agrees to go in together and then four people forget. Pick a card they'll actually find class. Our CMAT Birthday Card is the one people photograph before they even open them.
For the Person Who Has Everything
They don't need another candle. Give them a print that says something. Our A4 art prints — Feck it, be Grand, That's Gas, and Ah Jaysus — are the kind of thing you'd hang on your own wall if you weren't giving them away.
For the Irish Abroad
Nothing hits different than getting something from home that's actually from home. Not a shamrock. Not a leprechaun. A real illustration from a real Irish artist, packed with personality. Our Prints collection ships worldwide.
What Makes a Good Irish Gift?
Honestly? It should make them feel something — laugh, get a bit emotional, or immediately text you "this is so me". It shouldn't look generic. It should feel like it was made by someone who actually lives in Ireland and has opinions.
That's what we do. Every illustration in our Cards collection is designed to feel specific — to a person, a moment, a very Irish turn of phrase.
Going as Gaeilge
We haven't forgotten the Irish language. Our Beannachtaí na Nollag and Nollaig Shona cards are part of a growing range of bilingual and Irish-language designs — because some things just sound better as Gaeilge.
Beyond Cards: The Full Gift Kit
If a card isn't quite enough, we've got you covered:
- Art Prints — A4, ready to frame, designed in Waterford.
- Greeting Cards — for every occasion, every Irish occasion specifically.
How to Order
Browse the full range on sassyjac.ie, pick what fits your person, and we'll sort the rest. Orders are packed with care (and a certain amount of chaos) in Waterford, Ireland.
If you're stuck, the best place to start is the Cards collection — there's something in there for nearly everyone. And if there isn't, drop us a message. We love a challenge.
Shop the full range at sassyjac.ie.