Shopping in Ireland

Ireland is a fantastic shopping destination. As doDublin. In fact you will find that many modern
many other nations in Europe, Ireland offers itsclothing shops are located in Ireland today,
residents and visitors the opportunity to chooseincluding, but not limited to, Marks and Spencer,
from a wide variety of shops and shoppingBenetton and Laura Ashley. You will also find such
selections, these choices ranging from commercialpersonal conveniences as Boots and the Body
shopping malls to ritzy boutiques to internationalShop, and grocery shoppers will find that many
department stores. The arts and crafts industry ismodern supermarket chains are also widely
also alive and well in Ireland, and Ireland isavailable in Ireland.
particularly famous for some of its oldestIf, however, you are looking for a unique,
manufactured goods such as crystal --Waterfordauthentically Irish shopping experience, you will be
crystal is famous the world over for its superiorpleased to discover that there are also a wide
quality-- and woven goods like Aran sweaters,selection of smaller, intimate, family-owned shops
Irish tweeds and Irish linen. You also have thethat carry traditional Irish foods and favorites like
opportunity to find a wide range of pottery,cheese, salmon and of course, Irish whiskey!
jewelry, glass work, souvenirs and other goodiesBelfast in particular boasts a unique and colorful
across Ireland.array of Irish shops and cosy, intimate
If you are looking for something a bit upscale,cafés, to say nothing of wonderfully
you can find some of the top fashions Ireland hasextended shopping hours! Just perfect if you need
to offer in Ireland's elegant Brown Thomasa little extra time to find that special item; and
department store, which you will find centrallyshopping in Ireland, there are plenty of items to
located in Cork, Galway, Limerick and, of course,choose from!