Clifden
Local history, memoirs, Irish literature and plant and wildlife guides are among the titles at this well-stocked bookshop, along with maps and children's…
Must-see shopping in Ireland
Temple Bar
The winter home of the Cow's Lane market features the same clothing, crafts and accessories – just under a solid roof.
Kinsale
Exquisite work by an ex-Waterford craftsperson who stands by the traditional 'deep-cutting, high-angle' style. A million tiny sparkles greet you as you…
Kenmare
Irish history and literature, bestsellers and kids' books are stocked at this independent shop, as well as a good selection of maps and local walking…
The West Cork Coast
Union Hall smoked salmon is renowned. You can buy it here at this factory outlet, along with kippers (smoked herring), fresh catches and live shellfish.
County Kerry
As befits a writers' town, Listowel is blessed with an excellent independent bookshop in the shape of Woulfe's, stacked with a huge selection of titles.
The West Cork Coast
One of Ireland's biggest and liveliest farmers markets, a showcase for the best of West Cork food and drink; there's often live music laid on as well.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Replica Georgian door knockers are a great souvenir of your Dublin visit, and there are plenty of other souvenir door adornments to look at here too.
Kilkenny City
Kilkenny's largest bookshop stocks plenty of Irish-interest fiction and nonfiction, periodicals and a good range of maps. There's a cafe upstairs.
The West Cork Coast
Clonakilty's compact farmers market combines local produce with hot-food stalls. It sets up in a car park, down an alley beside O'Donovan's Hotel.
The West Cork Coast
A treasure trove of Irish-made and designed art and crafts, including Fair Trade gifts, unusual jewellery, and ceramics made by Ms Hickey herself.
County Cork
Schull's popular market showcases the work of the village's artists and craftspeople, and draws producers and purveyors from around the region.
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Established in 1999, this workshop creates beautifully coloured and textured candles of all sizes, from bedside-table to church-altar scale.
Kinsale
Evocative black-and-white landscape photographs of Ireland from a master of the genre. Prints start at €20 unframed and €30 framed.
County Donegal
One room of this small, upmarket and historic department store is devoted to Donegal tweed, which has been produced here since 1866.
Killarney
A good range of traditional instruments are stocked at this eclectic music shop along with sheet music and hard-to-find recordings.
County Mayo
This excellent community nonprofit bookshop is a tremendous place for a browse, and serves as a kind of cafe and social hub too.
The West Cork Coast
This family butcher shop is the best place in town to buy Clonakilty black pudding, based on an original recipe from the 1880s.
Cork City
O'Conaill creates exquisite handmade chocolates; don't leave Cork without sampling its delicious Chocolatier's Hot Chocolate.
County Waterford
Waterford Book Centre has three floors of books – including an excellent selection of Irish classics – and a cafe.
Wexford Town
Pick up local guides and maps at this bookshop, which also has an excellent selection of Irish fiction and nonfiction.
County Clare
A must-stop shop for Irish music, with instruments, musical paraphernalia and a wealth of info about the local scene.
Cork City
Commercial fine-art gallery selling paintings, ceramics and photographic prints by a broad range of Irish artists.
Quay Co-Op Organic & Wholefood Shop
Cork City
One of the pioneers of Cork's alternative scene, this is an excellent place to find fresh and healthy picnic fare.
Southwestern Donegal
This shop sells the work of 14 talented local designers. Pieces include ceramics, prints, knitwear and jewellery.
Kinsale
Handmade chocolates and crystallised orange and ginger are among the enticing wares at this artisan chocolatier.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Men's clothing and accessories with a streetwear and sports vibe. It operates an extensive online shop, too.
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Clay Creations displays the quixotic ceramics and sculptures of award-winning local artist Brid Lyons.
County Mayo
Local artists display their creations at this inviting gallery, which also has special exhibitions.
Kinsale
Top-quality Irish linen, woollens, leather goods, damask, furniture and vintage-style homewares.
Temple Bar
A cute little hodge-podge of Irish-designed homewares, scented candles and vintage furniture.
County Tipperary
This colourfully painted shop has a superb selection of traditional musical instruments.
Southwestern Donegal
Handmade and machine-knitted woollies are available here at the flagship establishment.
Cork City
Huge general bookshop, with the best travel-guide section in southwest Ireland.
St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A 1980s version of a 19th-century shopping arcade; the dramatic, balconied interior and central courtyard are a bit too grand for the nondescript chain…
Temple Bar
This surprisingly affordable independent boutique stocks a blend of cool clothing and funky homewares. The clothes here are mainly smart casual with sleek…
