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A GUIDE TO
SHOPPING
SHOPPING IN IRELAND IS FAST BECOMING A HOBBY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTRY. VISITORS WILL BE AMAZED
AT WHAT’S ON OFFER ON THE ISLAND. A TRUE “ALADDIN’S CAVE”, WHETHER YOU ARE SHOPPING FOR PRESENTS FOR A
LOVED ONE OR A JUST A FEW PRESENTS FOR YOURSELF, YOU WILL BE SPOILT FOR CHOICE.
Traditionally known for its crafts, Ireland has now The capital is certainly not the only place you can go
spread into the world of high fashion and as such has for your shopping pleasure; there are many hidden
been compared to Paris and London. Dublin is an boutiques, shops and markets all across the country
amazing place if you wish to exchange your euros for where you can get your hands on bargains or one-off
chic, retro or high street clothing and accessories. designer pieces.
The Design Centre is a popular designer clothes store
in the heart of the city centre. There you can find Markets are definitely a part of the Irish shopping
pieces from Ireland's best contemporary designers, experience that cannot be missed and you’ll find a
such as Louise Kennedy and John Rocha. Meanwhile, vast array of handmade and homemade produce. You
in the striking Powerscourt Centre, feast your eyes on will be hard pushed to drive through any Irish town
some fine antiques, designer clothing and one-off without stumbling on a market. You can find a wide
jewellery in what is fast becoming a shopper’s mecca. variety of home-grown produce, from organic
vegetables to handmade crafts, and from designer
Brown Thomas on Grafton Street (also to be found in jewellery to retro clothing in any of the many markets
Cork, Limerick and Galway) is an upmarket store around the countryside. Why not try St. Georges
which carries the very best labels – both Irish and Market where you can lay your hands on the
international. With everything from Gucci and Chanel “freshest fish” in Belfast, or the
to Jimmy Choo and Hermes, Brown Thomas is the English Market in Cork
perfect treat. Younger shoppers will also want to visit City, which has
BT2 (Grafton Street and Dundrum Town Centre) roots dating back
which offers the funkiest in younger fashion direct to the 17th
from the catwalk. century!
If you are looking for high street fashion take a peek
into the Jervis Street shopping centre, Henry Street
or Grafton Street, where you can take your pick of
the best brands – Topshop, H&M and a whole
plethora of others. The Dundrum Town Centre also
boasts a wide range of shops, such as Harvey
Nichols, House of Fraser, Coast and Hobbs – perfect
for a quick visit or a splurging day out.
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