Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Cushendale produces knitting yarns, blankets, tweed and winter woollies, which are on sale at the neighbouring shop; ask for an informal, behind-the…
Must-see shopping in Ireland
Kenmare
Traditional instruments (accordions, harmonicas, banjos, tin whistles and more) are stocked alongside modern ones (including electric fiddles) at this…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The charming and passionate staff at Parfumarija won't rest until you've found a scent you love, but they are surprisingly non-pushy. They specialise in…
Kilkenny City
Traditional Irish instruments at this long-standing music shop include uilleann pipes (Irish bagpipes), bodhrán goat-skin drums, fiddles, bouzoukis …
Flip, Sharpsville & Helter Skelter
Temple Bar
Three shops in one all selling the same vintage male fashion moods of the 1950s, from Rebel Without a Cause–style leathers to Hawaiian shirts. Downstairs…
North of the Liffey
Occupying a huge block with entrances on Henry, Liffey and Abbey Sts, this is our favourite of Dublin’s department stores. It stocks virtually everything,…
County Cork
A pioneer of West Cork arts and crafts, designer Sabine Lenz (yes, the shop is her name spelt backwards) has been creating unique and inspiring gold and…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Mostly dedicated to Irish designer womenswear, featuring well-made classic suits, evening wear and knitwear. Irish labels include Jill De Burca, Philip…
Dublin
This charming neighbourhood shop is everything independent bookstores should be; cosy, inviting, run by passionate bibliophiles and a treasure trove of…
Beara Peninsula
The town's market is a lively and interesting affair, with stalls selling not only fresh local produce, but all kinds of stuff including farm tools,…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
There are three floors of funky fashion in this cosy spot on Drury St – well-curated vintage in the basement, cutting-edge Irish design upstairs and…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
This small studio creates contemporary and traditional crystal, with many designs hand-cut using the old intaglio method of engraving. The gift shop also…
Galway City
You can pick up everything from bodhráns (hand-held goatskin drums) and harmonicas to tin whistles and sheet music at this wonderfully traditional crimson…
County Waterford
Fishing tackle and permits for the excellent salmon fishing on the River Blackwater are available from Titelines, which also has a gift shop and houses…
Waterford City Food & Craft Market
County Waterford
Crafts on sale at this excellent market include pottery, jewellery and hand-turned wood. There are many ready-to-eat dishes; look out for the breads,…
Dingle Town
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…
Temple Bar
A secondhand shop like no other in Dublin, with racks upon racks of excellent vintage clothing. There's another branch on Wicklow St, which specialises…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
The Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough inspire the contemporary designs of jeweller Mia Mullen, who works with gold, silver, platinum and precious…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Owner Louise Stokes learned her craft in New York, and has since returned with an unerring eye for finding that individual piece of jewellery – rings,…
Cyndi Graham Handweaving Studio
Southwestern Donegal
A small thatched cottage on the road to St John's Point houses the studio and shop of weaver Cyndi Graham. Pop inside to see her at work and browse her…
Temple Bar
The sister shop of the long-established branch in the heart of Temple Bar, this store has a small but still excellent collection of traditional Irish and…
Wexford Town
The lively twice-weekly market at the Bull Ring has crafts, vintage clothes, antiques, jewellery, homewares, toys and accessories, along with food and…
County Waterford
Fronted by a cottage garden, this cosy little house above the harbour sells beautiful pottery, much of it in lovely shades of blue and cream. Other…
Southwestern Donegal
This is a great place to shop for Donegal tweed jackets, caps, ties, and lambswool scarves and shawls. You can sometimes see knitters in action. It's…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Exquisite modern jewellery by designer Margaret O'Rourke, with many of the pieces finished in this lovely boutique on the ground floor of Powerscourt…
Dingle Town
Tucked off Green St, this jammed music hub has all the good stuff you can't download yet. Live bands play every couple of weeks; podcasts recorded in…
County Cork
Midleton's farmers market is one of Cork's oldest and best, with bushels of local produce on offer and producers who are happy to chat. It's behind the…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Costume is considered a genuine pacesetter by Dublin's fashionistas; it has exclusive contracts with innovative designers such as Vivetta, Isabel Marant,…
Dublin
This quirky homewares store moved from Temple Bar to Rathmines in April 2019, and is the place to go if you fancy a mounted dinosaur head or a monkey lamp…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Specialising in luxury secondhand clothing and accessories, Siopaella is the place to nab pre-loved designer goods at a reasonable price—think Hermés…
The Midlands
Downstairs from the Dock Arts Centre in the 19th-century former courthouse, this retail gallery is a showcase for textiles, ceramics, paintings, toys and…
County Sligo
Rosie makes fine rustic ceramic items at this small studio and shop on Main St, with prices ranging from around €10 to €20. She also runs ceramics…
Ring of Kerry
You can buy organic smoked salmon direct from this 1782-founded smokery just across the bridge from Killorglin's town centre, which smokes salmon caught…
County Donegal
This lovely shop was once the 'hospital' for the workhouse next door. Today it is a much more cheery place: it displays works and crafts by local artists…
Wexford Town
One of several commercial galleries and craft shops in town, the Blue Egg concentrates on contemporary Irish crafts in a range of materials, including…
Cork City
A focal point and meeting place for Cork's musicians, with a full range of instruments from electric guitars to clarinets, recording equipment, sheet…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A small bookshop specialising in Irish history books, both old and new. Other titles, covering a range of subjects, include a number of beautiful old,…
Temple Bar
Owner Wendy carefully selects every item of clothing from Irish and international labels including Armor Lux and Manley, plus accessories by Baggu and…
County Donegal
The limited hours mean there's a real scrum to get the best produce, prepared foods, and baked treats at Ramelton's weekly food and craft market. It's in…
Kinsale
Sets up on the wee square across from the tourist office; this is the place to buy artisan foods straight from the producer.
