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Shopping The guide was updated: 2023-10-23

Many leading retailers can be found in the immediate city centre, which is so compact you’ll find it easy to explore it on foot. As well as this, Cork is home to an impressive array of smaller local businesses, with no shortage of gift ideas.

Cornmarket Street Market

Cornmarket Street Market

The Cornmarket Street Market takes place every Saturday morning. Here you'll find outdoor stalls selling the freshest local food possible.

Mahon Point Shopping Centre

Mahon Point Shopping Centre

At Mahon Point, Cork's biggest shopping centre, you'll find all the trendiest brands under one roof: Zara, Accessorize, Bershka, Diesel, Jack & Jones, Next, Tommy Hilfiger and more. There are also a variety of smaller shops and several fast food outlets and cafés if you need a tasty break from all the shopping. The shopping centre is located about thirty minutes by car from the city centre.

Blarney Woollen Mills

Blarney Woollen Mills

Just six miles from Cork's city centre and close to Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills established its flagship store. What was once an actual woollen mill is now a big Irish gift shop where you'll find great souvenir ideas like Aran knitwear, Celtic jewellery, shawls, crystal, and trinkets.

Mother Jones Flea Market

Mother Jones Flea Market

Flea markets are often the best spots to find unique souvenirs at a good price. In Cork, you can take a stroll inside Mother Jones Flea Market, where you'll find vintage clothes and records, old books, collectables and more. Note that it's open only at the weekend.

The Time Traveller's Bookshop

The Time Traveller's Bookshop

This specialist bookshop is a treasure trove of antique and rare books. The shelves are brimming with first or signed editions from the 16th century onward, as well as an impressive vinyl selection. The shop has two branches, one in the heart of Cork City, and the other in the picturesque town of Skibbereen (Castletownsend Road).

Opera Lane

Opera Lane

Opera Lane, a charming pedestrian street, beckons with the finest shopping selection in Cork. This bustling avenue seamlessly blends an array of fashion, beauty, health, and tech retailers, making it a prime destination for all your shopping desires.

The English Market

The English Market

This food market goes from Princes Street to the Grand Parade and is enclosed in a building with unique 18th-century architecture. Here you'll find plenty of local products, but also stalls selling specialities from afar.

Merchants Quay

Merchants Quay

Merchants Quay stands as one of Cork City's prominent shopping centres, home to a collection of the city's most beloved retailers. Among its distinguished occupants are Debenhams, Dunnes Stores, and Marks & Spencer, making it a go-to destination for shoppers seeking quality and variety. In addition to these retail giants, you'll also find a delightful array of eateries and smaller shops to explore within its bustling confines.

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