10 Irish businesses to buy your Valentines Cards from

Fiona Frawley

two illustrated cards; one reads "FACT. It's Valentines Day" with a drawing of Dwight from The Office underneath. One reads "You Rock My World" with a drawing of the Rock in his black polo neck and silver chain.

Love is in the air, whether you’re ready for it or not.

V-Day is just around the corner and let’s be honest with ourselves, there’s nothing more romantic than supporting local. It’s the love language of modern day Ireland. Whether the love of your life is your fella, your wife, your bestie or even your dog, they all need a card for the day that’s in it. Here’s a list of some of our favourites from Irish businesses.

Howrad Studios

Bold and colourful with nods to some of our favourite cultural icons, Howrad is a one stop shop for cute and playful cards.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZMqoSaMnK-/

Dublin Card Company

In a similar vein, Dublin Card Company pays homage to moments of Irish cultural excellence (yes, that’s exactly how I’d describe the brown sauce sambos from Intermission, thank you very much), with plenty of tongue-in-cheek options for your love this V-Day.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXIu8yMmxv/

Bold Bunny

Odes to stew and cute, colourful cards with sweet messages – no better way to show the one you love how you’re feelin’.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CXOSoJ3MU9f/

Pips Print Studio

If your love is a fan of Irish wildlife and nature, check out Pips Print Studio’s Valentines offerings. Woodland animals and puns galore.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZClpKXsX61/

Prints of Ireland

Express your love and adoration As Gaeilge this Valentines Day, with these beauties available individually or in packs of 5 from Prints of Ireland.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZbxu7TsKkz/

ByClaire.ie

For those who can’t resist a pun and a googly eye (all of us, to be fair), ByClaire.ie has you covered for the season of love.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZHmeuxMjLY/

Shh Illustrations

Cards for the times we’re in, perfect for sending love and hugs during a global panorama.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CY9YYXps2Pr/

Caoimhe Likes Drawing

I don’t know about you, but my Valentines plans simply must include Miggeldy in one way or another. Our president and his two best girls feature on this card by Caoimhe Likes Drawing, perfect for the dog lover in your life.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZHswwsM-UV/

Rachel Corcoran Illustration

Fairytale-esque illustrations with a nostalgic twist, designed to double as a print your Valentine can cherish long after February.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZgy6NcMOfe/

Bunti Lee

If your Valentine wouldn’t be one for love hearts and too much pink, Bunti Lee has you covered with cards adorned with dinosaurs, spaceships and ladybirds. J’obsessed.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZoyKtEDAiu/

Header image via Instagram/howradstudios