Shopping in County Kerry
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Brícín
Interesting local craftwork, including jewellery and pottery, alongside touristy wares, plus a restaurant .
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Lisbeth Mulcahy
Beautiful scarves, rugs and wall hangings are created on a 150-year-old loom by this long-established designer. Also sold here are ceramics by her husband, who has a workshop at Louis Mulcahy Pottery, west of Dingle.
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PFK Gold & Silversmith
Minimalist jewellery by Paul Kelly and contemporary Irish designers. Check out the salt servers with enamel linings by West Cork designer Marika O’Sullivan. Prices start at €80; Kelly also takes commissions.
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Dingle Crystal
Biker-cum-master craftsman Seán Daly worked at Waterford Crystal for 15 years before setting up here 10 years ago. There are demonstrations on the premises, and tours of the nearby workshop.
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Killarney Outlet Centre
This mall in renovated old train sheds has a number of shops including Nike and Blarney Woollen Mills, selling discounted brand-name goods.
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Noel & Holland
Find that elusive favourite at this excellent second-hand bookshop, which sells some rare editions and also has a terrific range of paperbacks, all neatly collated.
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An Gailearaí Beag
Often staffed by the artists themselves, this little gallery is a showcase for the work of the West Kerry Craft Guild, selling ceramics, paintings, wood carvings, photography, batik, jewellery, stained glass and much more.
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SuperValu Supermarket
For self-catering, there's a big SuperValu Supermarket in Holyground. The garage just past the big roundabout on Mail Rd has a shop and sandwich bar.
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Stores
Dunnes Stores has a well-stocked supermarket with a fill-your-own salad and pasta counter, and there's a Tesco on the corner of Beech Rd and New St.
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Manna Organic Store
Manna Organic Store has organic produce, groceries and various feel-good potions and lotions. Wheatgrass grows in the window.
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Louis Mulcahy Pottery
One of the most interesting potteries on the peninsula, Louis Mulcahy Pottery has all sorts of clay creations and a cafe.
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NU Goldsmith
Original jewellery by Niamh Utsch is on display at this pricey but stylish little gallery.
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Blue Umbrella Gallery
An arts and crafts cooperative opposite the large Archangel gallery. There are changing exhibitions and lots of work for sale.
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Dingle Record Shop
Tucked under jazz venue Blue Zone, this jammed music hub has all the good stuff you can't download yet. Podcasts recorded in-store are available online.
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The Woollen Store
Has a great selection of hats, jumpers, hooded tops and shawls, some with fleece linings to prevent that wool itch.
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Variety Sounds
Eclectic music shop with a good range of traditional music, instruments, sheet music and hard-to-find CDs.
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Brian de Staic
This renowned local designer's exquisite modern Celtic work includes symbols such as the Hill of Tara, crosses and standing stones, as well as jewellery inscribed with Ogham script. All of de Staic's jewellery is individually handcrafted. De Staic's Dingle workshopalso has a retail store; there's a handful of other branches around the country.
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Dingle Bookshop
Has a good collection of new and used books, including books on travel and local interest.
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Dunne’s Stores
Has a well-stocked supermarket with a lovely self-serve salad and pasta counter bar.
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Kenmare Bookshop
Has a wide range of books, including a strong Irish section with maps and guides.
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Dunnes Stores
The perfect place for self-caterers. There's also a branch on North Circular Rd.
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Ó Hannán's Book Shop
Ó Hannán's Book Shop is opposite where William St joins Main St.
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