Dublin Shopping
As the capital city of Ireland, Dublin offers a world of shopping opportunities. From tourist shops selling kitschy souvenirs to specialty shops selling Ireland's famous tweeds and woolens, Dublin has it all.
Some of the most popular items to buy in Dublin are those made my Irish hands. Aran wool sweaters are available in shops throughout the city. Clothing made of Donegal tweed can be bought off the rack or custom made. This beautiful tweed can also be bought as fabric.
A number of music stores selling traditional Irish musical instruments such as penny whistles, handmade harps, and bodhrán drums can be found throughout Dublin. Souvenir versions of these instruments are popular items in tourist shops.
Ireland is known for its fine linens and beautiful handmade lace. These items are offered for sale in specialty shops and heraldic shops. Celtic jewelry is a popular gift, with less expensive items offered at souvenir shops and finer pieces at specialty jewelry and heraldic shops. Ireland is known throughout the world for its exceptional crystal and glassware, with Waterford being the most well known example.
No trip to Ireland would be complete without bringing home a bottle of Jameson's Irish Whiskey, which can be purchased throughout Dublin or at the Old Jameson Distillery gift shop.
There are a number of popular shopping areas in Dublin. Scores of antique, gift, and craft shops are located in the Christchurch area. Among Temple Bar's many pubs are numerous gift, clothing, and music stores. Upscale shopping, including the impressive Brown Thomas department store, can be found in the Grafton Street area. The Nassau Street / Trinity College area is known for stores featuring quality Irish products and heraldic shops. Popular indoor and outdoor markets, such as the George Street Arcade, are located around Georges Street / Camden Street.
Irish products are known throughout the world for their quality and beauty. With specific areas catering to certain items, shopping in Dublin is simple and efficient. Visitors to Dublin will delight not in just the purchases themselves, but in the total shopping experience.