Straffan Antiques & Design Centre
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
Stone farm buildings dating from the 18th century now house a clutch of shops stocking antiques (furniture, clocks, mirrors, rugs, lamps, vases and…
Must-see shopping in Ireland
Wicklow Mountains
Avoca has 13 branches across Ireland and a widespread reputation for creating stylish traditional rural handicrafts. Its operational HQ is set in a 19th…
Aran Islands
You'll see local knitters handcrafting traditional Aran sweaters at this charming collection of traditional thatched cottages. Woollens, Irish linen,…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Soak up the Jo Malone–laden rarefied atmosphere of Dublin's most exclusive shop, where presentation is virtually artistic. Here you'll find fantastic…
Inisheer
A one-stop shop of Inisheer's traditional crafts, at Cleas you'll find willow baskets, model Aran currachs (boats), brightly coloured belts and hand…
Ring of Kerry
Irish-made gifts from pottery to textiles, jewellery and Guinness sauce for cooking are stocked at this welcoming, well-priced gift store. It also has…
County Cork
West Cork has earned an international reputation for its marvellous cheese, thanks to the likes of Durrus Farmhouse, whose produce is sold all over…
Nicholas Mosse Irish Country Shop
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Across the river from the village in an old mill, this pottery shop specialises in handmade spongeware – ceramics decorated with sponged patterns –…
Doolin
Lavender and rose, seaweed and lime, and hazelnut and raisin are among the chocolate flavours made by Clare company Wilde Irish Chocolates, which has its…
Dublin
From dog food to detergent, everything in this member-owned co-op is organic and/or ecofriendly. Thursday has a limited selection of local and imported…
Kilkenny City
Originally from Germany, Rudolf Heltzel has been creating fine-art jewellery in Kilkenny since 1968, and now works with his son Christopher creating…
Kiernan Moloney Musical Instruments
Galway City
Stringed instruments including fiddles and harps are the speciality of this dealer in fine instruments, which handles sales, rentals and repairs. It also…
Kilkenny City
This pristine Parisian-style perfume boutique has an array of ready-to-go scents for men and women, made from ingredients such as cascarilla bark, ylang…
Galway City
Hand-thrown pottery by Galway artist Judy Greene incorporates designs inspired by Ireland's flora and landscapes. Also displayed in her boutique are…
The Burren
Top-notch art and glass works by Irish artists are for sale at this airy gallery alongside photographs and books on the region. It doubles as a cafe and…
Dublin
Housed in a 19th-century sugar refinery that was Dublin's first iron-structured building, this seven-storey design centre houses studios for around 20…
Clifden
You can’t miss this chic atelier/gallery: bubblegum-pink walls and bright blue trim lead to the glinting array of glass coasters, plates, bowls, vases and…
Galway City
Established in 1750, this is Ireland’s oldest jewellery shop, with vintage examples of Claddagh rings, featuring two hands holding a heart topped by a…
County Wicklow
Watch jeweller Kieran Cunningham handcrafts bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, rings, tiaras, torcs (solid necklaces) and pins here at his gallery…
County Tipperary
Hundreds of people toiled away in this linen mill during the 19th century. Almost 200 years later, the once ominous stone building has been reborn as a…
Limerick City
Pick from organic produce and artisan foods including local fruits and vegetables, preserves, baked goods and farmhouse cheeses, browse the flower and…
County Cork
Wolfe Tone Sq takes on a heady mix of aromas for the weekly farmers market. Fresh fruit, organic veg, bread, cheese, charcuterie and other local produce…
County Waterford
Former Waterford Crystal craftsman Eamonn Terry returned home to the Ring Peninsula to set up his own workshop, where you can buy deep-prismatic-cut, full…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The largest jeweller in Ireland, this huge shop on Grafton St first opened in 1869 and still has its original wooden cabinets and a workshop on the…
County Clare
Paintings, sculptures, photography, crafts, books and postcards at this delightful shop are all made by local artists. Up the back, its little light…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The best known of the jewellery shops that line narrow Johnson's Ct, Appleby is renowned for the high quality of its gold and silver jewellery, which…
Dingle Town
Hand-poured, long-burning candles made in Dingle come in 12 different scents inspired by the peninsula, including fuchsia, honeysuckle, smoky turf fire,…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This absolutely gorgeous and stylish centre is in a carefully refurbished Georgian townhouse, built between 1741 and 1744. These days it's best known for…
North of the Liffey
This handsome old bookshop is in a ground-floor room when once upon a time it occupied the whole building, which is now given over to an excellent…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A large, long-running repository for contemporary, innovative Irish crafts, including multicoloured modern Irish knits, designer clothing and lovely…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Hidden away on a country lane 6.5km northwest of Kells, this rural pottery is the base for Mark Campden, who turns out colourful majolica pieces with…
County Sligo
A treasure trove of titles, from duffed-up Asimov to Dylan Thomas, and Sylvia Plath to Primo Levi, share space on stuffed shelves in Bookmart, overseen by…
Dingle Town
Beautiful wall hangings, rugs and scarves are created on a 150-year-old loom by this long-established designer. Also sold here are ceramics by her husband…
Kilkenny City
A favourite of Ireland's most fashionable, Folkster has a chic ground-floor boutique selling its Irish-designed women's wear made from ethically sourced…
County Wicklow
Everything you need for a camping trip – tents, maps, cooking equipment, portable heaters, waterproofs and other clothing – is stocked at this Blessington…
Dublin
This utterly charming lingerie shop focuses on vintage and handmade pieces—think chiffon '60s nightgowns and men's silk pyjamas. The tiny shop feels more…
The Midlands
In the town centre, these restored 19th-century market buildings now house shops selling everything from nautical gear to crafts. Don't miss the farmers…
The Burren
Learn about the ancient Irish art of oak-smoking salmon during a seven-minute video presentation at this local smokehouse. Then tuck into the free…
County Meath
At the base of the Hill of Tara, this tiny, jumbled secondhand bookshop is run by Michael Slavin, who has authored an informative little book about the…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Dublin's answer to the famed tailors of London's Savile Row, this shop makes fabulous suits to measure, and stocks plenty of ready-to-wear suits by…
