Ireland Shopping – Shops, Stores, Best Buys & Insider Tips

Ireland Shopping 

The country of Ireland is one of the most popular tourists destinations in Europe. Its lush green landscape has led to it being nicknamed “the Emerald Isle”. It has a long history in the Catholic church and even has a magical charm to it in the form of its folklore. Of course, if you are visiting you are going to want to do some shopping. Here are some insider tips about shopping in Ireland.

Get Traditional Irish Goods 

Across from Kilkenny Castle is Kilkenny Design Center. At the Kilkenny Design Center, you can different kinds of Irish merchandise. This includes traditional crafts and things like glassware, clothing, linens, and even jams and jelly. The best part of this is that most of the stuff you buy there can be taken duty-free. This shop is a great way to wrap up a trip to Kilkenny Castle.

A Seaside Sweater Market

When you go to Kilronan, one of the first shops that you will see in the town is The Sweater Market. There is a huge variety of sweaters made with all different kinds of materials. Most locals recommend that you avoid getting a wool sweater to avoid stretching. The store also sells golf hats with patterns on them.

Dublin Shopping Center 

A shopping trip in Dublin isn’t complete without a trip to Powerscourt Townhouse Center. Considered by many to be the classiest shopping center in Dublin, it has something for everyone. There are over 40 storefronts in the shopping center. The building was first constructed in the 1700s but wasn’t turned into a shopping center until the 1980s. This shopping center is located in the heart of Dublin not far from a lot of hotels.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about shopping in Ireland.