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Everywhere needs a good shopping district, especially a European Capital like Dublin. Dublin shopping lives up to this requirement with not only the lively pedestrian shopping streets at the heart of the city, complete with buskers and street performers, but also a number of huge shopping centres in the outskirts offering the same excellent choice all under one roof. There are also boutiques and craft shops stocking items you know you won’t find anywhere else.
There is Grafton Street, which has Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, and Henry Street/Mary Street, with high street stores to beat the band. Nassau Street has many Irish craft and gift shops with pottery, glass, bog oak, and irish clothing in fabrics like linen, lace, tweed and wool. And don't forget the coffee, chocolates, liqueurs, whiskeys, cheeses, breads and smoked fish. Most supermarkets have good selections.
Francis Street is where you should head if you’re an antique freak. Temple Bar is Dublin’s second-hand clothes mecca and on Saturdays there is a second-hand book market on Temple Bar Square.
Grafton Street, the Westbury Mall and Powerscourt Townhouse are home to many jewellers where you’ll see a gleaming array of Celtic designs in gold and silver, and of course the Claddagh ring, the traditional Irish wedding ring. If the tiny hands point the heart towards the wearer it means they are taken.
Below are some of the shops you show head to, but this is only a taste of what Dublin has in store. You could spend days shopping the city.
Arnotts P.L.C.
Arnotts is Ireland's largest department store, offering an unparalled choice of Irish and international brands in giftwear crystal and glassware fashion, furniture, sportswear, childrenswear and fragrance and beauty products. There are also four comfortable cafes and restaurants. Open Monday- Saturday 9am-6:30pm, Thursday open until 9:30. Sundays 12:00-6:00pm.
Address:
Henry Street,
County Dublin
Tel: +353 1 805 0400
Avoca Handweavers
Avoca Handweavers is Ireland's oldest surviving business, and has been around since 1723. It is a family owned craft design company that started at the Old Mill at Avoca where weavers produced beautifully woven fabrics, to became Avoca's hallmark.
Address:
Suffolk Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 677 4215
Fax: +353 1 672 6021
Email: info@avoca.ie
Blackrock Market
Blackrock Market is the friendliest market in Dublin. Open Saturday 11-17.30, Sunday 12.00-17.30 and bank holidays. Set in a historic building, there are over 50 stalls selling various items.
Address:
19a Main Street,
Blackrock,
County Dublin
Tel: + 353 1 2833522
Blarney Woollen Mills
Here you will find a unique collection of quality Irish gifts including Waterford Crystal, Belleek China and Blarney Irish clothing.
Address:
Nassau Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 671 0068
Fax: +353 1 671 0156
Email: blarney@blarney.ie
Cathach Books
Considered Dublin's leading antiquarian bookshop, with a wealth of rare editions of Irish literature and history including works by Joyce, Wilde and Yeats.
Address:
10 Duke Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 671 8676
Fax: +353 1 671 5120
Email: cathrach@rarebooks.ie
Cathedral Stamps
Cathedral Stamps is the only stamp shop in the centre of Dublin. Located just 25 yards off O’Connell Street, we stock everything that the dedicated stamp collector could need. In addition we have a wide range of souvenirs that would be perfect to bring back to friends or relatives.
Address:
8 Cathedral Street
(off O'Connell Street)
Dublin 1
Tel: +353 1 878 6384
Fax: +353 1 878 6384
Email: sales@irstamps.com
Charles Byrne Musik Instrumente
Irelands oldest family owned music shop.
Address:
21-22 Lower Stephen Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 478 1773
Fax: +353 1 478 1904
Email: charlesbyrne@ireland.com
Dublin Camera Exchange
For all your camera needs. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, Thursday 9am-7pm
Address:
9b Trinity Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 679 3410
Fax: +353 1 672 7012
Email: cameraexchange@ireland.com
House of Ireland
House of Ireland was founded in 1975 and has since prospered selling products such as Waterford Crystal, Wedgwood China, Belleek, quality Irish clothing, celtic jewellery, Irish crafts and many other quality products.
Address:
38 Nassau Street
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 671 1111
Fax: +353 1 679 1023
Email: info@houseofireland.com
Kilkenny Shop Café & Restaurant
KILKENNY proudly promotes Ireland's finest designers of contemporary fashion and crafts.
For many years, the name KILKENNY has been synonymous with the finest of Irish design and craftsmanship.
Address:
5-6 Nassau St
Dublin 2
Tel: + 353 1 677 7066
Fax: + 353 1 677 3891
Email: info@kilkenny-shop.com
Lowe Alpine
The Lowe Alpine shop is located in Temple Bar, selling a wide range of outdoor clothes and equipment.
Address:
17-18 Temple Lane South
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Tel: + 353 1 6727088
Fax: + 353 1 672 7089
Email: sale@thealpineshop.ie
Marks & Spencer Ltd.
Marks & Spencer is one of the UK's leading retailers of clothing, foods, homeware and financial services, with over 300 UK stores.
Address:
15-20 Grafton Street
Dublin 1
Tel: +353 1 679 7855
Fax: +353 1 679 7743
Peterson of Dublin
Manufacturers and suppliers of cigars.
Address:
117 Grafton Street,
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 671 4652
Fax: +353 1 672 5105
Email: sales@peterson.ie
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