The shopfront of the Irish Design Shop

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Irish Design Shop

Top choice in Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green


Beautiful, imaginatively crafted items – from jewellery to kitchenware – carefully curated by owners Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey. If you're looking for a stylish Irish-made memento or gift, you'll surely find it here.


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Nearby Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green attractions

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2. Molly Malone Statue

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3. Phil Lynott Statue

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4. Luke Kelly Statue

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6. Dublin Castle

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7. Irish Whiskey Museum

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8. Photo Museum Ireland

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