Other shopping in Ireland
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Celtic Bookshop
A fine addition to the local scene with books on local and Irish topics.
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Carrickmacross Lace Gallery
In the town’s former cattle yards, a local cooperative runs the Carrickmacross Lace Gallery, which sells the distinctive gossamerlike designs. Designs here are appliquéd on organza using thick thread and close stitches. Excess organza is cut away and the work is embellished with a variety of point stitches, guipure, pops and the lace’s distinctive loop edge. Most famously, Carrickmacross lace graced the sleeves of Princess Diana’s wedding dress.
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Avoca Handweavers
Avoca Handweavers is one hell of an operation, with seven branches nationwide and an even more widespread reputation for adding elegance and style to traditional rural handicrafts. Operational HQ is in a 19th-century arboretum, and its showroom will leave you in no doubt as to the company’s incredible success.
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Causeway Speciality Market
On the second Saturday of each month the Causeway Speciality Market is held in the Diamond, selling a range of local crafts and organic produce, from hand-turned wooden bowls and homemade candles to farmhouse jam from Ballywalter, County Down, and sheep-milk cheese from County Derry.
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Cross Gallery
Nestled amid the top-end antique stores of the Liberties, Cross is an open-plan gallery in a terraced house designed to be unintimidating (in both design and price) to first-time buyers. Contemporary and abstract artists such as Clea Van der Grijn, Simon English and Laurent Mellet are represented.
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Summerhouse
If you want to create that ‘heritage’ look in your own home (with a stylised, contemporary twist), check out the unusual glassware, fabrics, ceramics and ironwork at this gallery-style shop. It also sells handmade jewellery, and has an aromatic cafe and bakery onsite (dishes €4.75 to €11).
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Howth Fishermens & Farmers Market Bar
One of the best in Dublin, this is the place to come not only for fresh fish (obviously) but also for organic meat, veg and homemade everything else, including jams, cakes and breads. A great option for Sunday lunch. Take either the DART or bus 32 or 32A to Howth.
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Honey Pot
It’s like a farmers market every day at this organic deli and health food store. The fairtrade provenance of goods on sale is explained in detail. The biggest problem with the picnics prepared-to-go is waiting to get to your picnic spot.
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Cultivate
Dublin’s sustainable living centre is a one-stop shop for all you ever wanted to know about eco-living. As well as selling everything from electric bikes to wood-pellet stoves, it organises workshops and slow food brunches.
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Whitewater Farmers Market
The Whitewater Farmers Market is held in the Whitewater Shopping Centre twice a week and has a wide range of local produce, including cheese, organic fruit and veg, organic meats and local crafts.
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Mary O’Flaherty
Visit Mary O’Flaherty for heavy, hand-knitted Aran sweaters. Chances are you’ll see Mary knitting when you call in. Expect to pay around €100 for a genuine hand-knitted sweater.
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Padmore & Barnes
In a vast converted factory, the family-run outdoors store Padmore & Barnes has an unbeatable selection of well-priced camping equipment, hiking boots, wet-weather clothing and sports gear.
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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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Cavan Crystal Showroom
The town’s famous crystal is displayed at the Cavan Crystal Showroom. It also sells a wide variety of local crafts. The showroom is about 2km southeast of the town centre on the N3.
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Askea Country Market
On Fridays, over 20 producers sell breads, tarts and preserves, free-range and duck eggs, butter, fruit and veg, flowers, and arts and crafts at the Askea Country Market.
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Blackberry Fair
You’ll have to rummage through a lot of junk to find a gem in this charmingly run-down weekend market that stocks furniture, records and a few clothes stalls. It’s cheap, though.
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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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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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Avoca Handweavers
This is the birthplace of the superstar of all Irish cottage industries, Avoca Handweavers, which is housed in Ireland’s oldest working mill.
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Dublin Food Co-Op
A buzzing community market specialising in organic veg, homemade cheeses and organic wines; there’s also a bakery and even baby-changing facilities.
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Trinity Rare Books
Stocks over 20,000 antique and second-hand books, including some hard-to-come-by first editions and a huge collection of Irish-interest titles.
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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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Criostal na Rinne
At Criostal na Rinn you can buy deep-prismatic-cut, full-lead crystal vases, bowls, clocks, jewellery and even chandeliers.
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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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