Just north of the river in a small side alley you will find this fantastic flea market…read more Think 60´s 70´s and 80´s as apposed to car boot sale. There are various stalls all located inside what I guess was a parking garage and all have some slightly different wares on offer. Some quite kitschy, some quite odd and some downright cool. I wish we had more space to take stuff home with us but unfortunately my baggage allowance is full so I will leave it all to you Corkers. This is a real gem and a great place to potter around for a half hour or so, but only open on the weekends.

What do you need? Books? Cloths? Furniture? Then you better come to this flea market close to…read moreCurtain street in Cork! It is well organized and I promise that you'll find what you need. If you are into Vintage and 2nd hand, that is.

MAHON POINT Mahon Point is one of the biggest shopping…read morecentres in the City. Here you have a choice of about 80 stores; Debenhams and Tesco are the big names. Across the road, you have the Retail Park, B & Q, PC World and Hickeys among those you may visit here. Needed a gift voucher today and headed there. It is a good place to get one as your voucher is also valid in other big centres such as Liffey Valley and Northside Shopping Centres in Dublin, Whitewater shopping Centre in Newbridge, Co. Kildare and the Merchants Quay Shopping Centre in Cork. The kiosk just inside the front door sells the vouchers and will also help out with any queries you may have on Mahon Point - they also have a range of helpful leaflets and a storefinder. Found the staff quite helpful and knowledgeable.

Hello? Hello? Is anyone in here? I don't see any lights on or businesses open. Can you see the way…read moreout? All I can see is cobwebs and the cast of Stranger Things. If you see my mum please let her know I'm ok but stuck in the 1980s forever. Send help if you ever get out.

It's hard to describe the surprise of discovering a delicate little shop like Peacock & Ruby amidst…read morethe mounds of eggs, plucked geese and fresh vege in the English Market complex. Just outside of the main hall under Farmgate Cafe in a garishly modern corridor, and sharing space with luggage shops and a tweeny bopper boutique, this ornate boutique specialises in vintage furnishings, furniture and jewellery. There are expected space fillers like bulk-order glass tile mosaic mirrors, scented candles and velvet scarves. But pick through the stock and find the real treasures here: vintage opera handbags, revived dressing tables and sparkling costume jewellery. Duck in after a browse through the vintage clothing shop across the hall for a transporting, glamorous experience.

It's less manic than it's Oxford Street sister but still has loads of great value items. Everything…read moreis just so cheap! It's impossible to visit without stocking up.

Rails and rails of inexpensive clothes only thing is if you are a size 16 or upwards you will find…read moreit difficult to get your size because the larger sizes are snapped up the minute they hit the store.

A nice little shopping centre located a short walk from Midleton main Street with plenty of parking…read morespaces if you drive. The centre has a number of small boutiques along with the bigger shops such as Heatons and Tesco grocery store. It also contains a pharmacy and small sports shop. A handy spot that is not too busy. It's a nice shopping centre to bring the kids around Christmas time to see santa and look at the Christmas displays.

Utterly gorgeous little shop in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it roadside location in West Cork. They had…read morea little sign up along the way informing us that they had placed second (I think) in the Irish Times "best shop in the country" category, so I thought I'd pull over and have a look in on my way back home after passing through the village of Leap. The shop itself is actually quite large inside, with three separate rooms. Each room is decorated and carefully curated to show their lovely, quality, eclectic stock. It's really a homewares store I suppose, with lots of lovely unique piece. The lady I spoke to (I'm guessing the owner) was extremely friendly and helpful and encouraged us to have a good browse. I literally wanted to buy everything in the shop! She informed us then that they also have a website which you can order from (YAY). 100% worth a look if you are in the area!

Cannot recommend this store enough. Hassle free transaction and the customer service was…read moreimpeccable. A perfect example of the joys of shopping local. Thanks so much Tom.

MAHON POINT RETAIL PARK I'm usually over at the Mahon Point…read moreFarmer's Market and the Shopping Centre there but, across the road, The Mahon Point Retail Park is a welcome addition to the Cork scene. I called there this morning. There is a great variety of stores here: Home Store, Mothercare, Halfords, Currys, PC World, Hickeys, Tile World and B&Q among them. There is a plenty of parking in a well laid out area and the park is easily accessible from the any part of the city.

I love a bit of retail therapy and Mahon Point is my rehab in Cork…read more Pro's- It's just off the motorway and has free parking. Great clothes shops - French Connection, Zara, Next, Oasis, Debenhams, Accesorize, River Island and more Feeling hungry? There's lots to choose from It's so spacious - you're never bumping shoulders with fellow shoppers It's open until 9pm on Thursday and Friday nights Tesco have a massive store here -perfect for your weekly shop and it's open until midnight all week Cinema with 13 screens and comfy seats so there's always something on Con's- Kids- prepare yourself for their deafening screams. Parents with buggies love this place as much as me.

I would liken this store to a Kohl's meets a supermarket in the US. The prices for both clothing…read moreand groceries are decent. I went here with my husband to buy some extra shorts for him for his wardrobe. I took a few minutes to look through their sale racks and at price items and both offered a lot of cute deals that wouldn't bust the bank. I didn't buy anything for myself due to my suitcase already being so full. However, I did purchases a few on-the-go items to take with me for an excursion and didn't spend more than 50 euro for the food and shorts combined.

Love this place. Best food anywhere. Reasonable prices. Good clothing. Love this place.read more

Oooh they got vibes here, and they're all good ones! Popped in on a weekend wander and this place…read morecertainly hit the spot! They had all the things the make my hear pitter patter. They had new releases, the classics, used books, discounted books. They also have a book buy back program which is fantastic, because we stan substantially! Simply put, they had everything I needed (eh..wanted but same same) And the staff was so very nice and cheerful. Go there! Loose yourself among the good vibes, beautiful bindings, and endless pages.

I'm convinced that it's impossible to be unhappy in a bookstore, especially if that bookstore is…read morethe adorable Vibes & Scribes! I have visited the local shop multiple times during my semester in Cork and each time I am delighted to get lost in expansive bookshelves! The shop has a great selection of both used and new books and makes buying lots of books easy with plenty of mix and match deals ensuring you get the most bang for your buck! Vibes & Scribes is one of those stores where you walk in not knowing exactly what you'll discover. I repeatedly find books that I've been meaning to read as well as books I've never heard of but want to dive into! I can't bring myself to walk past the shop without stopping in, especially on rainy days (which are common in Ireland) spent meandering downtown. The staff is also incredibly helpful and friendly. I remember on my first stop into the shop, the cashier asked my friend and I about how we were enjoying Cork and gave us some local recommendations for restaurants and live music. Next time you're looking for your next great read, you'll be able to find it at Vibes & Scribes!

I am not entirely sure if should give this 5 stars of 0 based on the fact wifey riffled the shop…read moreand walked away with a cardigan, sweater, throw and a scarf and I walked away with a bloody great hole in my credit card. Anyhow, the staff were really friendly, not pushy, helped us a lot and their selection of locally made garments was pretty impressive. If your in the area be sure to stop in but cancel your cards before you do just in case :-)

Very difficult to deal with. The return policy is…read moreunacceptable, you must pay for shipping both ways. There is no way to work with these people. Do not do business with them!