Shopping in County Cork
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O'Connaill
Don't leave Cork without sampling the Chocolatier's Hot Chocolate (€4) at O'Connaill confectioners' tiny counter. The foolhardy can stagger away with 2.5kg slabs of chocolate, but there are subtler concoctions on offer.
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Taste
A wide range of local foods, including creamy Milleens cheese, are on offer. There are creative sandwiches to take away from this inviting shop just off The Square.
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Kinsale Crystal
Sells exquisite work by an ex-Waterford craftsman who stands by the traditional 'deep-cutting, high-angle style'. A million tiny sparkles greet you as you enter.
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PLUGD Records
Saved from closure by the Triskel Arts Centre, this newly relocated record store is the best in town for all kinds of music as well as the place to buy gig tickets and keep up with the ever-changing club scene.
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Union Chandlery
Camping and trekking gear, wetsuits, sailing equipment and guides are on sale, and there's an information board on sporting activities around the county.
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Giles Norman Gallery
There's a big selection of evocative black-and-white imagery of Ireland here, from a master of the genre. Prints start at €30 (unframed) and €45 (framed).
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P Cashell
A timeless and jammed antique and curio shop that seems entirely out of place amid the glitz of central Cork. It's like a treasure hunt.
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Granny's Bottom Drawer
A great range of exquisite Irish linen, damask and vintage-style homewares is sold at this cheerful shop with the perfect name.
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Quay Co-Op Organic & Wholefood Shop
The Quay Co-op Organic & Wholefood Shop is an excellent place to find interesting and fresh picnic fare.
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Sunday Country Market
Schull has a popular Sunday Country Market, which draws producers and purveyors from around the region.
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Pro Musica
The heart of Cork's world for musicians: sheet music, instruments and a notice board with ads by and for musicians.
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Market Garden
Picnickers shop at Market Garden, a low-ceilinged warren of organic and local fruit and veg.
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Bookstór
An excellent indie bookshop; top-notch recommendations of the best modern Irish fiction.
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Mickio & the Guy
Traditional toys and cool clobber keep kids happy and stylish at this classy emporium.
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Farmers Market
There’s a weekly farmers market in front of Jim Edwards’ restaurant.
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Roots Records
This useful music shop has absolutely everything from trad to reggae.
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