beautiful place for whimsical souls. so many odds and ends, ranges of styles from all sorts of eras…read moreand it seems like anyone could find at least one thing that speaks to them based on the variety i found in the shop. there was an excess of gothic items which was perfect for me, i ended up finding quite a lot of pieces that are all marvellous additions to my wardrobe. also chatted with one of the amazing staff for quite a bit after purchasing one of her fav tops from the shop and i will protect it with my life. friendly is an understatement, the owners really do have a passion for what they do and i felt i was in my element. so sad i could not have stayed in dublin longer or else i would frequent this shop to the point where i would practically live there. thank you so much for the beautiful clothes and for showing me the colourful side of the city will come back as soon as i can xx

Lucy's Lounge is a find! Hidden in the basement of a Temple Bar building, this second-hand shop is…read morean absolute treasure trove. Filled with cutesy clothes, jewellery, accessories, children's toys, old books and the like, Lucy's Lounge is a perfect portal for mid-afternoon shopping heaven. Who knows what precious knick knacks you'll come across in this tiny basement? The shopkeeper is fitted out in an intriguing blend of the shop's wares, intricately done up in shawl, flowery hat, old fashioned dress and a mish-mash of accessories. She is a cross between Mary Poppins and the 'feed the birds' woman, and she is lovely lovely lovely! There are some exquisite discoveries to be made by whoever has the patience to sift through the wares in this store. Whether you're on the hunt for a vintage dress, a tacky 80s fluoro ski jacket, a pair of dainty gloves or a funky wall hanging, this place is worth a look! Beware: this shop is only open Thur - Sat 1pm - 6pm and Sun 3pm - 6pm. Time your trip accordingly!

A new permanent address for lovers of vintage garments. Open every day between now and Christmas…read more(and weekends after that), Dublin Vintage Factory sells clothing by the kilo. 1kg is a tenner and little weighing scales are available throughout the shop to get an indication of how much cash you'll part with. There's lots of fur, 80s style bomber jackets and jumpers, dresses, bags and plenty of denim. They don't (yet) have a changing room and the light is more decorative than revealing so do keep that in mind. The outfit you buy may look very different in broad day light. I was told that they'll get 'new' stock every week so hopefully they'll do something about the (lack of) light situation soon and I'd be a regular in here.

If you're looking for something and you're not quite sure what it is or you just want a good old…read morefashioned rummage this is the place for you !! The general concept is a kilo of clothes for €20 but you can also buy individual items if you like. They have some really cool hoodies and tshirt and lots of pretty tops and dresses also a great collection of shoes both casual and dressy. The shop itself is very cool with really retro furnishings and the staff are really nice. it's right on the square in Smithfield and very easy to find

A small shop but jam packed with things that people have donated to this charity shop for the…read moreblind. Really cheap everything from clothes, to books, to vhs, cd's, dvd, jewellery to house hold goods. They are always looking for more stuff so please donate what you can!

I'm not entirely sure who benefits from the profits turned at the Goodwill Thrift Shop, though as a…read morechild of the 90s I can appreciate an all encompassing concept of Goodwill for the sake of itself as a motivation for charity. Here is another one of those Tardis-style shops that look small on the street and seem to go on and on forever once inside. TGS definitely had the most diverse offering on display, with clothes and books kept to the front, furniture and handbags on the next level up, and childrens toys (some of which were still in the box) at the very back. As always the prices were encouraging -most of the childrens' goods were about €1, while skirts and trousers came in around the €5 / €10 mark. It was bright, it was busy and there was plenty to choose from. Whom ever this shop is supporting, I'm delighted to help out!

I've never gone here to shop but I have donated stuff…read more Nothing better than clearing the wardrobe... I need to let go of the student clothes... I need to let go. Regardless of the elated feeling you get when you part with clothes or items that you have no need for anymore, it has to be said the absolute joy and gratitude that I received for that donation was so worth it. I'm hooked now, I did another drop off this morning - soon I will be naked.

AMAZING! this shop broke my heart when I first entered,the most beautiful clothes and the i saw…read moreit..THE STEVE THE BABYSITTER SHIRT!! I fell in love..and it only cost €5.00!!!

lots of lovely bargains to be got here if you are willing to look through the rags and tat. lapels…read moreinclude next, dunnes and even more and the money raised goes to help the homeless. they sell some household items here, shoes, toys, books galore and clothes and also have a little section selling coins and other antique stuff. this store i think is the main charity shop in the chain and have lots of helpful staff and days where they sell stuff off for only €1 or €2.

Enable Ireland is located on the charity shop mecca that is Georges street, and despite the tough…read morecompetition, it stands out amongst the other, slightly less shiny charity shops. Great, ornate window displays and a plethora of books, Enable is the diamond in the rough of the George/Aungier street charity shops. I got a few great records here about a year back and kept returning as they have probably the strongest selection of cds out of all Dublin's charity shops. Loads of women's clothes, but fellas, not so much.

Enable Ireland is such a great charity shop. First, I must agree with Laura that their window…read moredisplays are really well-thought out. On the plus side, they're usually not so scary. They're fantastic because not only are they color-coordinated, but they give some really amazing ideas of the kind of fashionable ensembles that you can put together from items at a charity shop. That, my friends, is an art. The fact that every Enable Ireland window looks so great makes me think they might have a full-time creative director on their side. Kudos to this genius, whoever they may be. Anyway, inside the merchandise isn't quite as impressive, but given the window's dose of inspiration it's not terribly difficult to find something that'll do. They sell clothes for men, women and children and all of the prices are fantastic. Oh and they have a really awesome selection of books that are sooo cheap. I couldn't believe some of the finds there, and am currently building a library purely from Enable Ireland!

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!

Recently re-opened with a cleaner, more orderly and civilised feel…read more I don't like it. Please change it back.

Eager Beaver is a wicked little retro shop crammed with what is undoubtedly the hippest collection…read moreof hand-me-downs in the city. What we have here however is a much more slapdash and sporty collection as opposed to the more 'classic silk dresses that feature the same flower-patterned design as seen on your grandmother's old apron but in this context looks chic and unexpectedly fashionable' look found in abundance in other eminent Temple Bar vintage outlets such as Lucy's Lounge. In fact, what am I saying, Eager Beaver isn't vintage at all, it is the definitive retro retreat. In point of fact, I stand corrected again as it's not even a 'retreat' - no that's far too subtle a word - it is in truth a big, slapdash retro bonanza! Does that communicate the zealousness I feel towards this shop enough for you? Untailored, informal retro is the name of the game here with a couple of clothes racks packed solely with 70's Adidas track-suit jackets, denim jackets, Led Zeppelin tees, Stan Smith trainers, Nike 1970s Elite pumps with a sweet nylon upper, waffle sole and old school colourway and even Puma trackie bottoms - see what I mean about the large array of sportswear. Be sure to set a decent amount of time aside so as to allow for a real hardcore rummage in and amongst this collection of quality curios.

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.

I have a lot of children's clothing and toys in very good condition boys infant to 2years and girls…read moreinfant to 4years can you accept them as a donation they are very clean and in perfect condition ..

From the owner: "With Love" opened on Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, in February 2014 and this little shop is our…read morelifeline ever since. Its a treasure trove filled with gorgeous goodies, our stock is partly donated and partly brand new. There is a fabulous mix of clothing, shoes, bags and gorgeous gift and homeware. The donations come in regularly so you never know what you might find ! We are very grateful to everyone who supports us, those who donate and those who shop with us. Please remember all profits from With Love go directly to the children.