Kilkenny

Based in the medieval city, Kilkenny Design Centre is part of Kilkenny’s Castle, where the Kilkenny Design Workshops also take place. Staffed by bright, young international designers, craftspeople, design graduates and apprentices, their aim is to improve design and manufacturing standards in Ireland. The shop offers a wide range of goods: candles, glassware, home accessories, jewellery, pottery and much more.

Jerpoint Glass Studio is an Irish glass-blower and a true family business. If you come here, you can learn all about their glass makers’ studio and buy beautiful handmade glass gifts.

Situated in the heart of Kilkenny city, Market Cross Shopping Centre is a big shopping mall that hosts the best known branded shops and retail outlets in Ireland. This place has also many services, including disabled accesses, friendly and helpful staff, bank link machines and a huge car parking for over 500 cars.

The McDonagh Junction Shopping Centre is a big shopping mall that has over 50 top quality retail units including Next, No Name, River Island, T.K. Maxx and Dunnes Stores. It has also a car park, many special offers, which vary the time of the year, and there is a number of dining and entertainment options for families and children.

If you don't want to stay inside a shopping center and would rather take a walk around the city, this street is perfect for local products and gifts. Running parallel to the river Nore, High Street in Kilkenny is the main shopping street and it is jam-packed with souvenir shops, boutiques and craft shops.

Located in the heart of the city, Goods is a big department store founded in 1927. This store is Kilkenny's premier fashion destination with over four floors full of stylish and beautiful things for women of all ages. It also has a cosmetics and accessory section.