I got a great basket in Dunnes this year for turf and firewood.
It was a strong wooden wicker type - not the usual flimsey stuff - and they had it in three sizes, small which was €20, Medium €30 and the large which I got was €40.
Its had quite a bashing throughout the year and its still in perfect condition. Maybe you could check your nearest shop and see if they have any or if they could order it in for you. It was in the Homewares section and I think it was referred to as a fireside basket or firewood basket or something.