COUNTY CORK - SHOPPING

Cork offers a wide variety of shopping possibilities.

Blarney Woollen Mills

Blarney
What was once a small souvenir shop in a thatched cottage on wheels is now the largest Irish store in the World. Located in the small village of Blarney which is famous for the Blarney Castle, Blarney Woollen Mills now occupies a space of 60,000 square feet and is a key feature of the renowned Irish village.

Escallonia Jewellery

Crookhaven
Crookhaven's ends-of-the-earth location fuels creative inspiration and Jorg Uschkamp makes exquisite gold and silver jewelry at his workshop/gallery on the harbor front. Jorg also sells quirky sculptures, glassware and candles.

Sunday Country Market

Schull
Schull's popular Sunday Country Market showcases the village's artist's and craftspeople's work and draws producers and purveyors from around the region.

Kinsale Crystal

Kinsale
Exquisite work by an ex-Waterford craftsman who stands by the traditional 'deep-cutting, high-angle' style. A million tiny sparkles greet you as you enter.

Issie's Handmade Chocolate

Castletownbere and Around
This cornflower-blue shop sells artisan chocolates as well as hot chocolate, homemade ice cream and a rainbow of old-fashioned sweets.

Kinsale Chocolate Boutique

Kinsale
Handmade chocolates and pastel-shaded macaroons are among the enticing wares at this artisan chocolatier.

Granny's Bottom Drawer

Kinsale
Beautiful Irish linen, damask and vintage-style homewares.


In Cork City

Patrick Street in the city center is the traditional shopping area, with a wide range of department stores including Penneys, Dunnes and Debenhams.

Opera Lane is the newest addition to Cork's retail district. This pedestrian street provides a range of retail outlets including River Island, H&M, TopShop, GAP, Next, New Look, Vila, Kuyichi, CC Viyella and Compu-B.

The city also boasts large, fashionable outlets, such as Brown Thomas, Jack and Jones and French Connection as well as shopping malls including Merchant's Quay which is home to Crisis, California, M&S and Brian De Staic Jewellers.

Mahon Point Shopping Center which is sure to impress with one of the most memorable shopping experiences in Ireland! 'Shop till you drop' in Cork's largest shopping center with brand names such as A/wear, Bershka, Carraig Donn, Clarks Shoes, Champions Sports, Best Menswear, Zara, Monsoon, Pamela Scott and many more.

Cork also offers the fashion guru Wilton Shopping Center, Blackpool Shopping and Douglas Shopping Center.

Lynes and Lynes

48a MacCurtain Street, Cork
Lynes and Lynes sell quality Irish antiques with both a showroom and auctions.

Woodwards

26 Cook Street, Cork
Woodwards holds occasional sales of silver, painting and sculpture.