What a beautiful website. I made up a care box for a family member. I received a photograph of the box made up before posting, which I thought was a lovely touch. The care box arrived beautifully pack... See more
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I had a fantastic experience with The Elephant in the Room in Co. Cork. When I called, I spoke with a lovely lady named Róisín, who was incredibly friendly, helpful, and professional. She took the tim... See more
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Thoughtful gifts for someone going through a very difficult time. I love the idea of all these gifts in the one place, beautiful quality, and thoughtfully selected. Easy to choose and send in a love... See more
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Absolutely amazing, unique and truly kind Irish company that put live into their gifts. I'm so glad I found them. When you or you're family are going through an illness, to have this service is availa... See more
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We aim to create a one-stop shop where useful gifts for cancer and other critical ill patients are available. Where thoughtful and meaningful gifts, especially curated for loved ones facing physical or mental challenges have been researched and sourced. We prioritize working with local suppliers, many who have faced their own health challenges. As a result, their products come from a genuine place of care and understanding. Some of our collections are designed to uplift spirits for those who find solace in humor. We offer a lighthearted approach to facing life’s toughest moments, because sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine. For those who aren't afraid to confront the 'elephant in the room,' we offer the opportunity, to give it the proverbially two fingers! We also haven’t forgotten the incredible caregivers. Whether they’re medical professionals, friends, or family members, whose support often goes unnoticed. The ripple effects of one person's illness can reach far and wide. Recognizing that each journey is unique, we’d love to hear about anything that has helped you along your path. Your stories and suggestions could inspire and assist others traveling a similar road.
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Cork, Ireland, T45 XW65, Cork, Ireland
- 0863070359
- info@theelephantintheroomgifts.com
- theelephantintheroomcards.com
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Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you Francine for your wonderful positive feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time. Many thanks!
Care Box
I ordered a personalised care box for my wife and was absolutely delighted with it. The quality of the products and the presentation were outstanding. Róisín even emailed me a photo of the finished box before it was sent, which was a lovely touch. It arrived beautifully packaged, and my wife was genuinely impressed with everything inside. I can’t recommend The Elephant in the Room highly enough.
18 February 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Paul, thank you so much for this heartfelt review.
We’re really glad the care box was what you hoped it would be and that your wife loved it. We hope it continues to bring her some comfort.
It’s lovely to hear the photo beforehand made it feel that bit more personal too.
We really appreciate you sharing this and for your high recommendation. Thank you so much for your support.
Fantastic customer service and…
Fantastic customer service and attention to detail.
My friend loved everything she received from The Elephant In The Room.
Roísín made sure everything was perfect before posting to my friend.
18 February 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Ger, reading this made us smile, thank you!
We always try to get the details right, especially when something is being sent on to someone else, so it’s great to hear your friend loved everything she received.
We appreciate the feedback and support. Thank you again.
A special find ......
A beautiful selection of very appropriate gifts. Packaged and sent with such care. A very personalized service - thank you
16 February 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Heather, what a lovely heartfelt way to put it, genuinely thank you.
We put a lot of thought into choosing gifts that feel right for the moments they’re meant for, so it’s really nice to hear that came across. And we’re glad the care in the packaging was appreciated too.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. It's helpful not only to us but to others.
Your thought fullness in putting these…
Your thought fullness in putting these products together is just wonderful. My husband is newly diagnosed and being able to pick items to help him hopefully make chemo days a little easier has made me feel like I am helping him along.
Each item we received is lovely. The nausea sweets are individually wrapped. The bath soap is wrapped in a lovely little louver and his cancer mug made him laugh. The delivery time is second to none. I am sure I will be ordering many time through this journey. Thank you so much.
12 February 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Barbra, thank you so much for this beautiful review.
At a time like that, being able to do something practical can mean a lot, so we’re really glad putting the box together helped you support him in a real way. That’s exactly why we do what we do!
It’s lovely to hear the little details were noticed and that the mug made him laugh. Sometimes that’s just what’s needed. ☺️
We hope his treatment is going as well as possible, and we’re here if you need anything at all. Thank you again.
Excellent service!
5 February 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you Colleen for taking the time to leave a review and for the wonderful 5 stars! Delighted that you were happy with everything.
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you Anne for the wonderful review and the fabulous 5 stars! We are delighted that you were happy with the service.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback.
Fast delivery and beautiful products
Ordered on Wednesday evening and it arrived Thursday morning! They sent me an email with a picture attached of the contents of the box and it was absolutely beautiful, so well packaged. Such lovely products and amazing customer service, would highly recommend.
4 February 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
That’s so lovely to read Louise, thank you.
We’re really glad everything reached you so quickly and that the preview photo gave you that extra bit of reassurance. It’s great to hear the packaging and products lived up to expectations too.
Thank you for much for the recommendation and we really appreciate you taking the time to share this, not just for our benefit but for others. Thank you!
I didn't receive the photo prior to…
I didn't receive the photo prior to delivering as advised and I haven't received any notification that it has been delivered???
After following up I got a very quick response after hours on the reason for the delay, although Anpost had emailed Wednesday advising it would be delivered the next day. I under An post is out of the companies control and I really appreciate there quick response and customer service
1 February 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you for your feedback Therese.
I’m very sorry if this wasn’t clear on the website. We provide photographs only for custom-built care packages, as these are created individually to order. Photographs of all of our products, including our pre-curated care packages, are already fully available to view on the website.
As your order was for a pre-curated care package rather than a custom-built one, a photo wouldn’t normally be sent. That said, I completely understand how this could have caused some confusion, and I apologise again if this wasn’t made clear at the time of ordering.
With regard to delivery, I believe we have already connected via text message today. As explained, your order is running one day later than originally expected due to the Bank Holiday in Ireland this week. It’s not unusual for postal delays the week of a bank holiday. I have promised to keep a close eye on its progress, and I will absolutely honour that promise to ensure it arrives within its due timeframe. Our customers are at the heart of what we do & our intention would never be to cause any undue stress or upset.
Thank you again for getting in touch, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions.
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service, thoughtful and appreciated follow through. Beautiful selection of gifts.
28 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you so much for your kind words Edel.
I’m really glad to hear you were happy with both the service and the gift selection. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It’s genuinely appreciated.
Very efficient delivery of products
Very efficient delivery of products.
Great selection on website
26 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you for your lovely feedback Bernadette.
I’m delighted to hear you were happy with the delivery and found the website selection helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
What a beautiful website
What a beautiful website. I made up a care box for a family member. I received a photograph of the box made up before posting, which I thought was a lovely touch. The care box arrived beautifully packaged and when my family member opened it, she was truly touched and appreciative. Thank you for this wonderful website whose products bring a smile and a little luxury to those going through tough journeys
26 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you so much Ann for taking the time to share this.
I’m really glad the care box brought comfort and a sense of being thought of during a difficult time. Knowing that it was received with appreciation means a great deal and I’m so pleased the photograph and presentation added to the experience.
Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing us to support someone you care about. We really do appreciate it.
Easy to order and fast delivery.
Easy to order and fast delivery.
Good quality products.
25 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you so much for your lovely review Margaret and for taking the time to leave it. We are very pleased to hear that you were happy with both the service and products that we carry. Much appreciated.
What a fabulous company this is!
What a fabulous company this is! I could not be happier with the whole process from start to finish. The products are all beautiful and so thoughtfully curated, and all Irish products too. Even the packaging was top-notch! The communication from Roisin was perfect, she was so helpful and made everything so easy. The person I bought the Chemo Care Package for was absolutely delighted and raved about the quality of all the products. I'm so happy I found the website, sometimes it's hard to know what the right approach is when someone is sick and this gift struck just the right tone. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Elephant In The Room. Thank you so much!
14 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
This is so generous of you Kate, thank you.
It can be really hard to know what feels right when someone is going through illness, so we’re very glad the care package struck the tone you were hoping for. That balance matters!
It’s also lovely to hear the Irish makers, the packaging and the communication all stood out. And most importantly, that the person receiving it was delighted, that’s the most important thing!
Thank you for taking the time to write this and for recommending us. It means a lot.
Excellent service
Excellent service. Immediate response to my query. I omitted to include message as it was a gift. What's app message offering to input my message And offered to gift wrap for free. Very impressed.
16 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you for this feedback, we really appreciate it.
We know how easy it is to miss a detail when ordering a gift, so we’re always happy to sort those things quickly if we can. We’re glad the message and wrapping were helpful and that everything came together smoothly.
Thanks again for sharing your feedback.
Fabulous service
Fabulous service, such great care and attention went into supporting me and the product that was purchased. Wonderful work.
14 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Claire, that’s really kind of you , thank you.
We’re so glad you felt supported and that the product was right for what you needed. Hearing that the care and attention came through means a lot.
Thanks again for taking the time to share this feedback.
Very professional and timely
Very professional and timely , Roisin was lovely to deal with. Gorgeously packaged.
8 January 2026
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Lisa.
We are delighted that you were happy with everything from the service to the packaging. Getting feedback like this is not only helpful to u but to others.
Thank you again for taking the time.
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Many thanks Maria for taking the time to leave a review and a positive one at that!
Your feedback means a lot to us and is very helpful to potential customers.
Thank you again, it is very much appreciated.
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you Claire for the wonderful feedback and amazing 5 stars!
The little details matter to us so we are delighted that you appreciated our personal note.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
Reply from The Elephant in the Room Gifts
Thank you Elizabeth, your feedback is very important to us.
We really do appreciate you kind words and wonderful 5 stars!
Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
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