Carrolls Irish Gifts is thrilled to introduce Fáilte 2025. Fáilte is open to Start-ups, Small Businesses, Designers, Makers, and Entrepreneurs operating within the areas of Gift, Jewellery, Food, or Clothing. Our Fáilte 2025 winner will have the opportunity to be stocked at Carrolls Irish Gifts stores nationwide and receive dedicated online promotion of their brand on Carrolls Irish Gifts platforms, including Europe and North America.

Here are the criteria you'll need to meet:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Products must fall within the categories of Gift, Jewellery, Food, or Clothing.
• Submitted products must be original and not infringe on third-party rights.
• The applicant's company must be located in either the Republic or North of Ireland.
• Applicants must have the capacity to scale up production or manufacture for a fast-paced environment.

1. To enter Fáilte simply click the link in the application section of the page. Alternatively, you can download an application form and email it to failte@carrollsirishgifts.com or post to:
   
   Fáilte,
   Carrolls Irish Gifts Head Office,
   Unit 20 Fonthill Business Park,
   Fonthill Road,
   D22 RF90
   
   
2. Make sure to submit your entry by 11.59pm on 6th May 2025.
   
   
3. Entries must be made by the product supplier, and the supplier must be VAT registered in the Republic of Ireland.

All entries must be submitted to Carrolls Irish Gifts by 11.59 pm on 6th May 2025.

Your business must be based in Ireland.

All applications will be screened and assessed to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria as set out in our Terms and Conditions.

Applicants that pass the initial screening process will be invited by either email or telephone to present their products to a team of buyers from Carrolls Irish Gifts.

The top entrants will be invited back to meet the Internal Expert Select Panel to present their products.

We're offering a support package valued at €20,000 to the Fáilte 2025 winner. This includes:

• Nationwide Distribution: Elevate your brand with products prominently stocked and promoted through Carrolls Irish Gifts, with orders valued up to €10,000.
• Tailored Online Promotion: Ignite your online presence with dedicated promotion of your brand, ensuring visibility across Europe and North America.
• Expert Guidance: Receive professional advice from Finance, Marketing, and Logistics, tailored to foster development.
• Media Exposure: Amplify your story with editorial coverage valued at 10k, propelling your brand into the spotlight.
• In-Store Showcase: Prime placement for your products during pivotal periods like Christmas or major events, captivating in-store audiences. The Carrolls Irish Gifts team will assist in creating and printing point-of-sale materials and prints to highlight your products in our shops.

We're offering a support package valued at €20,000 to the Fáilte 2025 winner. This includes:

• Engage in promotional activities linked to Fáilte.
• Participate in a minimum of 3 promotional events for future campaigns.