The Messages Tote Bag

Heading out to do the messages? Sure, you'll need a bag for that!

Our bestselling Messages Tote Bag celebrates one of Ireland's most familiar expressions, bringing a little Irish humour, nostalgia and everyday practicality together in one handy reusable shopping bag.

In Ireland, doing the messages simply means heading out to get the groceries or pick up a few essentials. It's a phrase generations of Irish people grew up hearing, and now you can carry a little piece of that tradition wherever you go.

The Messages Tote Bag holds a special place in The Paddy Box story. As the very first tote bag design we ever created, it has become one of our most popular gifts, loved for its simple Irish humour and practical everyday style.

Made from 100% recycled cotton, this durable canvas-style tote bag features long shoulder straps and plenty of room for your daily essentials. Whether you're heading to the shops, carrying books, popping out for a coffee or doing the weekly messages, it's a useful everyday accessory with a distinctly Irish twist.

Looking for a thoughtful Irish gift? The Messages Tote Bag makes a brilliant birthday present, thank-you gift, Christmas stocking filler or little surprise for someone who loves Irish sayings and traditions.

It's also a lovely gift for Irish friends and family living abroad who miss the familiar words, expressions and everyday comforts of home.

Product Details

Design: The Messages – inspired by the traditional Irish phrase "doing the messages"

Style: Reusable Irish cotton shopping tote bag

Size: 43cm × 36cm × 12cm

Material: 100% recycled cotton, 260g

Straps: Long shoulder straps

Features: Strong, durable and suitable for everyday use

Care: Surface washable

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