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…
Must-see shopping in Ireland
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cork City
O'Conaill creates exquisite handmade chocolates; don't leave Cork without sampling its delicious Chocolatier's Hot Chocolate.
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.
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