The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Province of Connacht, Western Ireland

Brimming with books on every imaginable subject, Charlie Byrne’s is Ireland’s best-loved independent bookshop in the heart of Galway City, stocking over 100,000 new, bargain and secondhand books!

The Cat & The Moon is one of Irelands leading artisan Irish craft retail shops. It was established by jewellery designer Martina Hamilton in 1989. The shop is named after an evocative 1924 play and poem by W. B. Yeats. For over 25 years The Cat & The Moon and Martina have championed individual small enterprise craft makers of Ireland. Everything sold in The Cat & The Moon is designed and handmade in Ireland. Martina also offers a unique bespoke jewellery design service where she designs and makes engagement, wedding and occasional jewellery for her customers.

Hand-crafted, kiln-formed fused glass, inspired by the moods and colours of the Connemara landscape, the beautiful coastal region in the west of Ireland. Workshop visits and taster-courses available.

Visit Celtic Crystal Factory and Visitor Center where Irish motifs, culture and history are reflected in our beautiful, hand-crafted crystal. Each piece is designed, hand-cut and sold in Moycullen, Co.Galway. Glass-cutting demonstrations are provided by our master-cutters by appointment and are free of charge. We also carry our own exclusive range of Celtic Crystal Jewellery in traditional and Contemporary designs as well as a wide range of Fashion Knitwear,Woolens and Giftware.

Johnny and Annie started creating unique hand crafted jewellery in 1973. Since then the business has developed with the help of their son Jonathan who is carrying on the family tradition and now manages the business. Their full collection of jewellery can be seen at their flagship store in Clifden, where there is a full open plan workshop to see the jewellery being made. They also have a small retail shop at the Cliffs of Moher.

Located in O Connell Street in the heart of Sligo, providing a tradition of service to both local and visitor alike. We specialise in sourcing quality International and Irish merchandise and design from t-shirts, scarves, sweater, coats and jackets plus a range of linens for household and tabletop. We stock Magee handwoven tweed jackets, trousers, waistcoats, Barbour wax jackets shirts and knitwear, Traditional Aran knitwear from Bonner & Kerry woollen mills, and Fashion aran Knits from Fisherman out of Ireland and Irelands Eye knitwear .

We are the Ultimate Home and Gift Shopping Experience based in the heart of Athleague, Co. Roscommon.Ireland. Instagram @townandcountryinteriors Facebook - Town and Country Interiors

A giftshop/tea/coffee dock with a vintage twist & an eclectic range of decorative pieces, books & curious items. We have a broad range of traditional crafts such as excellent quality hand knit aran goods hand fashioned by women around the shores of Clew Bay, fabulous hand thrown pottery by Kurilla Monika living here in Newport & a wonderful array of colourful clothing accessories for all. We grind our own special blend of coffee beans which we buy in from our local supplier Bean West from which we make our widely acclaimed cappuccinos, lattes & other delicious beverages. We also sell the beans & the grounds should you wish to bring some home. We pride ourselves on our tea selection too & of course we serve tea leaf tea! We offer a small but delicious selection of home baking by Shoreline for your delectation. You could try our PARADE HOT CHOCOLATE SPECIAL or a delicious PARADE MILKSHAKE. So pop on over to our little treasure trove to shop & chill in a calm, bright & happy atmosphere.