5 Great Irish Easter Eggs for 2024
Mar 25, 2024,
by Paul Connolly - Category: blog
Our annual list of Irish Easter Eggs returns again this year, with a range of delicious, hand crafted Irish Easter Eggs to choose from. All Easter Eggs mentioned in the list can be ordered online while some are available for collection as well as delivery. Easter offers us a great opportunity to support local Irish suppliers while getting our hands on some of the best Chocolate available in the country! For even more inspiriation check out last year's list here. Let’s crack on with 2024:
1. Large Happy Easter Egg Basket - The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
About The Chocolate Garden of Ireland: The Chocolate Garden of Ireland is a family run business established back in 2001 by Jim and Mary Healy, dedicated to creating luxury chocolates that bring joy to chocolate lovers around the world.
The Egg: The large 1kg luxury easter egg is beautifully presented in a gift-wrapped basket. The easter egg lettering can be fully personalised or you can stick with the classic Happy Easter!
Other Easter Alternatives: If 1kg of pure chocolate heaven is too much, a 150g Becky Bunny from the Chocolate Garden of Ireland may be just what you’re after. Delicious and cute!
Where to Buy: Order the Luxury Egg from the Chocolate Garden website here for €56.00. Shipping will cost you €7.95 although click and collect is also available from the Chocolate Garden of Ireland located near Tullow on the Carlow-Wicklow border.
2. Caramelised Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Easter Egg – Koko Kinsale
About Koko Kinsale: Koko Kinsale opened its doors back in 2012 and has been a huge hit with locals and visitors alike. Located in the heart of the town, all of Koko’s Easter Eggs are handmade with care and attention on the floor above the small shop.
The Egg: This 200g handmade milk chocolate easter egg is 33% cocoa mixed with a delicious combination of caramelised hazelnut.
Other Easter Alternatives: If it’s something darker you’re after Koko’s 70% Dark Chocolate Bunny might be right up your street.
Where to Buy: You can order the Caramelised Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Easter Egg from Koko Kinsale’s website here for €35.00. I you live near to Kinsale orders can also be collected at the shop.
3. Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Caramel Goose Egg – Bean & Goose
About Bean & Goose: Bean & Goose was founded in the Wexford countryside by sisters Karen and Natalie Keane in 2014. Now based in a 3500 sq ft unit in Gorey with a team of 11 people they are focused on making some of Ireland’ best tasting and most sustainable chocolate.
The Egg: A chocolate goose egg made with the finest single origin chocolate and filled with the most indulgent sea salted caramel. Each order includes and illustrated Easter postcard, perfect for sending along with your gift!
Other Easter Alternatives: Bean and Goose’s handsome chocolate hare is the perfect uniquely Irish alternative to an Easter Egg.
Where to Buy: Visit Bean and Goose website here to order the Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Caramel Goose Egg. This egg is €22.50 and delivery for orders under €25 will cost €4.
4. Bailey's Strawberries & Cream Easter Egg – Lir Chocolates
About Lir Chocolates: Lir Chocolates was created in Dublin in 1987 by Connie Doody and Mary White. Since those days Lir have devoted themselves to the magic and craft of creating hand finished and hand decorated chocolates, based on traditional and recipes and new combinations
The Egg: Bailey’s Strawberries and Cream Easter Egg is a white chcolate easter egg with strawberry pieces littered throughout the shell. Bailey's Strawberry Cream Hearts are included. Perfect for the white chocolate lovers in your life!
Other Easter Alternatives: Celebrate Ireland’s recent six nations win in the perfect way! Technically not an egg, Lir’s Guinness Chocolate Rugby Ball is the perfect gift for any Rugby, Guinness or Chocolate fan in your life.
Where to Buy: Both eggs are available on Lir chocolates website here. Lir have a flash sale on at the moment so the Bailey’s Strawberry & Cream Easter Egg is available for just €4!
5. Skelligs Chocolate – Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Egg
About Skelligs Chocolate: Skelligs Chocolate was founded in 1996 on the west coast of Ireland. Community is at the heart of everything they do and this is reflected in their products with locally sourced ingredients and flavours that reflect the Atlantic Coastline.
The Egg: Skellig’s Milk Chocolate Marshmallow Egg is one for all the sweet-tooth’s out there. Chewy piecies of marshmallow are hidden in the smooth milk chocolate to satisfy your taste buds.
Other Easter Alternatives: Skellig Chocolate Signature Hot Chocolate is a delicious mix of dark and slated caramel milk chocolate. Simply mix with warm milk and stir until dissolved.
Where to Buy: Order you easter eggs from Skelligs website here. Free delivery for orders over €50!
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