As these exurban monstrosities come, the Pavilions isn't actually that bad, but I loath out-of-town…read moreshopping centre, so there was never really a terribly good review in the works. Pavilions does have some decent shops. They've got a really big TK Maxx, a tiny Zara and a reasonable-ish sized H&M. There's only two places to sit down and have a cup of coffee, though: a Starbucks (always shite) and another horrible and over-priced café which may or may not be a Kay's Kitchen, but it's definitely in a similar vein. There's a Movies@ cinema there as well which I've not been to (nor am I likely to do so) as Pavilions is pretty much impossible to reach if you don't have a car. Not my first choice when attending to my shopping needs, but you may have gathered that already.

Pavilions is a big shopping centre in Swords. There are a variety of big stores here such as…read moreDunnes, Supervalu, Penneys and some smaller stores as well. Living in North Dublin I sometimes don't wanna head into town and fight the crowds to go to Penneys on O'Connell or Mary Street (I don't drive either) or when I need to get something from Argos. Pavilions is a nice alternate and I can get here in about 15 minutes (by bus). There are a few other standout stores I like here. I've mentioned Penneys and Argos. Aside from those I also really love the Boots here. It's a big Boots store and they've got a good selection of health and beauty stuff that some of the smaller Boots pharmacies won't carry. There is also a large McCabe's Pharmacy as well. There is a Kilkenny Gift Shop, which has Irish made gifts and handcrafts. It's a bit pricey, but if you're looking for something Irish made of high quality this is a great store. There are a few restaurants here, including some fast food types of places and cafes, and some dine in restaurants like Global Burger Kitchen. There is also a cinema, but I've haven't gone to see a movie here yet. Anyway depending on when you go it can be busy, but I haven't been here when it's too crazy. There are a variety of buses that stop just outside the shopping centre (if you don't drive). If you do drive there is a fair amount of parking available.

Needed luggage fast and cheap. Perfect for a duffel bag. Staff was friendly and gave me a little…read morediscount

So I'm a maxinista back in the states, who shops at TK's cousin store TJ, and I almost cried when I…read morefound TK the other day because we needed another suitcase and this TK maxx just saved us a boatload of money from going to a specialty suitcase store. I absolutely love our new purple hard luggage, and our Mr. And Mrs. Luggage tags my husband found there. Not to mention all the shortbread I bought as well.

This shopping center deserves more stars. It's underrated IMHO…read more Let me explain why. Firstly, it has everything you need from a shopping center to do your shopping. Dunne's Store is great and big. Then you can finalize with butcher shop, €1 place, pharmacy, sports shop, carphone warehouse etc. that's shopping for you. Want to hang out or have a lunch? There's a place that robs your pockets. That's right - Eddie Rockets. There's some lunch cafeteria. Ice cream shop. Feel sick? Go to medical and dental centre. Or visit Boots pharmacy. Need a haircut? Barbershop and hairdresser is there for you. On a parking level you can get your shoes fixed, keys cut, get some flowers etc. One thing that this place lacks is entertainment. Actually, there's a kids train that drives around with wagons. At least kids can be entertained. Spacious underground car park. With, I think, two hours free time.

Charlestown is a bit of a random shopping center. From the outside it looks impressive and big, but…read moreon the inside it's empty, cold and lacking in any kind of substance. I visited recently to make some last minute Christmas purchases and really found myself stuck for options. Dunnes is your usual affair, if a bit small. I would generally shop at GameStop, but that aside there is literally nothing in this place. I would save yourself the journey and head out to Blanchardstown or the Omni Center for a better selection of stores.

The only good thing about this place is the Tesco. I remember being ever so excited about a KFC…read morebeing a mere ten minute walk from my house. That was until I actually went there. That's a different review though. There's not enough shops to really call it a shopping centre. Everything looks shoehorned into the building, as if they designed the Tesco first and realised they had extra room. The whole place is generally quite depressing and there's always a bag of skangers hanging around the doors. The architecture is quite stupid as well. They could have fit so much more in here if they utilised that big yawning void of space above the food court. In short, not a nice place unless you're doing the weekly grocery shop.

This place is just a really big Tesco with few fast food place strewn about the place…read more I love this place because it's easy to get in and get out. There is always parking, and never seem crowded. It's a great place to do your weekly shopping. Plus the post office is dead handy as well.

This place must have been built by giants. Tesco Clarehall is the resident behemoth of the Malahide…read moreroad, filled with a huge selection of groceries, appliances, clothes and furniture. It stays open twenty-four hours and is probably the best place in the world for a game of hide and seek. I would know. I have played. At four in the morning.

This is the best Tesco supermarket there is in Dublin, I'd dear to say in the whole Ireland,…read moreperhaps. I've worked in here for a year and can tell that place is maintained as a top class mall. Security always on top of scumbags, shop lifters, junkies and local kids that come here only to mess around. Parking lot is more than enough even on a Christmas eve. They do car valets there as well. I lover the option to come and go via any side you choose. There're four entrances. Then four ways to get up to the first floor, where actual Tesco is located: two escalators for each side up and down and two lifts on each side. Staircases are just beside lifts, if you prefer that. In this Tesco you'll find most stuff. Basically everything. I might not find one or two specific thing that I need in other big Tesco, like the one in Finglas (Clearwater), but here you'll find almost anything. This place is not great only because of Tesco size, but also because of other shops that surround it. You may have a decent lunch here, also enjoy some KFC fast food. Get some pictures sprinted, beauty salon etc.