Good location, and easy to find. The shop appears very popular as it was crowded when I was there…read more FYI, visited from South Florida in January 2020. It had lots of merchandise, and all was clean and in good repair. The merchandise was all reasonably priced.

I saw a sign in Vincent's window today, saying that the shop desperately needs new donations. As…read moreCiara has mentioned, Vincent's is a charity that aims to tackle poverty in Ireland and to raise funds to support their services, they run shops around Ireland selling various second-hand goods. Charity shops can't stay in business unless kind-hearted people are willing to take a few extra steps and give away clothes or cutlery they've stopped using instead of throwing the unwanted stuff in the bin. Take a look in your garage, wardrobe and bookshelves. I'm sure you'll find pants and skirts you know you will never wear again, books you want others to enjoy or even unused presents from old aunts you never felt good about throwing out but take up lots of space in the closet. Now's your chance to give them away and feel good about it!

This shop does have some cute stuff, handbags and scarves and a few pair of heels. Can't say that…read moreit would be my favourite shop to look for second-hand bargains, but if you arrive at the right time (you never know when they might have opened boxes with new donations with tiny treasures hidden among the more tacky garments) you can find some nice accessories. Their book selection last time I checked, wasn't the greatest, but for €1 (all books go for that price!) you can pick up some fiction you've probably never heard of before, and if you don't like the first chapters, you at least didn't really loose any money. If you feel like you can freshen up the selection, box your unwanted books and bring them over. They have a sign in the window now which reads that donations are urgently needed. The added incentive: you're supporting a good cause.

I'm all for charity shops, they do good work and I guess they are only as good as the stock thats…read moredonated to him. So, regarding books (which are the only thing in there that I could see of potential interest) there was a small selection of the literary version of TV3 drama and a few cook books. Bottom line: these folks need you people.... give and give generously.

Barnardos are a children's charity that aims to make Ireland a better place for children and to…read moreattempt to ensure that no child gets left behind. They do a lot of fundraising and a key element to this is their charity shops. Okay, I've been holding out on you guys long enough. I've reviewed a few charity shops, but this one, this one is my favourite. I don't know how they do it but Barnardos in Dun Laoghaire always have the best stuff. A few years ago I got a Baumler tuxedo (a fancy one, basically) for ten euro that was practically bespoke it fit me so well. It was the best thing ever owning my own dress suit, I felt like a high society debutante every time I opened my slide-robe. I was in there recently and they had around ten, fairly low-quality, but still really cool looking , old and abandoned 35mm SLR cameras that, I imagine, will take slightly over-sepia'd, 1970s looking photographs. So, yeah, really a great charity shop, my favourite by a long way and definitely worth a visit if you're in the area

This shop is ok, some good finds can be had but it is a little sparse on merchandise and although…read moreit is spacious than most other charity shops they could fill some of the space with more things to buy, especially books. But over all a nice shop, with friendly staff and they do have a table laid out at the moment with brand new Christmas gift ideas including cards makeup sets and tea sets.

The Irish Cancer Society are a charity hoping to achieve world-class services and care for people…read moreaffected by cancer in Ireland. This disease affects almost every family at some stage and obviously this is a good cause. They're website contains a lot of very useful information and will keep you informed of upcoming fund-raising events if you're keen to help out. This outlet in their chain of thrift stores could be a little better stocked at times but is generally a great place to pick up a bargain if you're feeling lucky.

There is nothing "used" about the mouth-watering racks of vintage and gently-worn designer duds in…read moreSecond Avenue in Sandymount village. Just a little off the beaten path along Seafort Avenue, this is the secret shop D4 dandies go to for the best of Fashion Weeks past, as previously worn by Social and Personal types. Step into the back for a look at filmier gowns and frocks, but steel thyself for the prices -there's no bargain basement prices (but you will get that Chanel blouse at half it's original sale price). My first introduction to Second Avenue was on a cold spring day a few years back; as we rounded a corner on a closed up shop I wondered if we'd gone too far. A moment later the shop front appeared, blocked in by rows of Land Rovers parked right in front of the shop window. Inside there was quiet as women fanned through beautiful silks and suits hung along the wall racks. At the centre table I fell in love with a black croc clutch that I would end up going back twice to mull over bringing home. The price tag ended the would-be romance.

Second Avenue is where all the D4 ladies go second hand shopping. But this boutique is a far cry…read morefrom Oxfam or SVP. It is definitely not a mothball charity shop. On offer here you can find Gucci suits, Prada handbags, Alexander McQueen jackets and John Rocha scarves, all at a fraction of the original price (though unfortunately still out of my budget!). The clothes range from vintage to last season, and most pieces would be suited for the more mature lady.

I went to visit Dublin Ireland from the States and I stumbled across this cute lil' shop on the way…read moreback to our Hotel in Dalkey. I felt home the minute I walked into her shop. It had such a wonderful stock of wide variety of vintage wares, knick-knacks, books, albums, clothing, many unique finds and my most favorite of course is, the vintage costume jewelry! I left her shop with a little bit of everything and a lot of the vintage sparkly jewelry. I found her shop to be like a lil treasure trove. The owner Ita was very nice and so helpful, you could tell her passion for vintage was in her whole being. For those Vintage Lovers out there, its a must-visit place to feast your eyes on! You too will catch the Vintage bug, if you haven't already!! Linda

From the owner: Welcome to Sandycove Vintage & Classics! We specialise in vintage and classic men's and women's…read moreclothing, children's clothing and toys, Art Deco collectables, bric-a-brac, leather goods, jewellery, gifts, dust collectors and much, much more. We are proud to support local charity and communtiy groups. Each month, two charities or community groups will be selected and supported. Please let us know about causes close to your heart. 10% discount on all donations given and 5% discount on mention of this review. Thank you and see you soon in Sandycove Vintage & Classics!

You won't get this service on the high street! At Bella Blackrock you are treated as an individual,…read moregiven the very best styling tips and a bespoke shopping experience while you support the circular economy in style. Highly recommended popping in to pick up timeless fashion and curated accessories.

The main reason I will go into this shop is for the books, this shop has a great selection, a floor…read moreto ceiling shelf is packed with lots and lots of books and they aren't just crappy titles either! One negative I have for this shop is this. On several occasions my mom or me have gone down to Oxfam with a bag of clothes and books to donate, the clothes were in perfect condition some of them even has labels still on them but we were told that they were not taking donations and that they had enough stock for now. Maybe they didn't have room to store them but what kind of charity turns away donations? And really good donations too! this has really turned me off this store altogether, after being turned away about three times I have given up trying to donate to Oxfam. You better be more careful Oxfam Dundrum otherwise you might find that no one gives to you anymore!

The impressive book selection in Oxfam has been well covered by previous reviews, but my favourite…read morething about Oxfam in Dundrum is the little box of old cassettes you'll find next to the books. Madonna on a cassette! And Toni Braxton! Talking about a trip down memory lane. I can't count how many teenage binges in the local park back home ended in a badly-drunken singalong to Un-Break My Heart as we spilled the last drops of our vodkas over our pants. Ohhh the poor people living next to the park. I just had to get the tape, just to remind me of the "good ol'days". Can't wait to see what the next trip will bring.

Let me just preface this review by saying that I love Ireland, I have lived in this country for…read morefour years (I am originally from Canada), and have always felt welcome and at home. But what has transgressed during my visit to this store has truly shocked me. I walked into Déjà Vu to browse the store. I asked the shop assistant if she had any scarfs, as I had been looking for a scarf for quite some time. She said she only had one scarf at the moment but would be getting new scarfs in a few minutes. I said I was just going to get some groceries up the road but could come back on my way down. She said okay. I returned to the store and saw that she had new scarfs on the counter that she was showing to two other women. I walked into the store to look at the scarfs as well when one of the customers turned to me and said, "Ni hao". I was shocked by this address as I was in Ireland, not China, and have never been thus addressed in my entire life. (Also, I am not Chinese.) The shop assistant then promptly proceeded to say to me, "would you mind giving me ten minutes?" I said, "sure, no worries," thinking that she meant she would assist me in a few minutes once she was free. But feeling her eyes on me, I then proceeded to ask, "oh, do you want me to leave?" She replied, "yes." Well, I can tell you this. I can give you more than ten minutes. Because based on the treatment I received, I will not be coming back.

Very good designer wear hardly worn! I got a Joseph dress…read more Very classic. I'd recommend it