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!

Wonderful, unique gift store in Cork (and Kilkenny) full of sweet treasures. Unique and handmade…read morejewelry from artist in Cork, and Cork made to go stainless steel cups. Christmas tree ornaments and purses. Candles local and other sophisticated choices. Beautiful pens and fountain pens, cute little children gifts and sweet perfume and nail polish combo gifts. In the back some books and other home goods. Also hen party gifts and travel gifts, beautiful wrapping paper. Just all out great place to poke about and find a gift for yourself or to give. Huge recommend. Plus the shop girls wonderful!

Typical Ireland gear…read more They have all the souvenirs you could want. Hats, shirts, jackets, gloves and magnets. I even saw baby clothes. The store is very clean. It is super organized too. Way to navigate the store. It wasn't too crowded inside. And staff members were friendly; they greeted us when we walked in. I wasn't looking for anything in particular when I went in, just browsing really. Pretty cute store. Prices seemed fair.

Friendly staff and lots of souvenirs to purchase to take home to all of your friends! A good…read morelocation and easy to find shamrocks, magnets and anything else on your list with competitive prices!

RONNIE MOORE'S Was a regular at Ronnie Moore's, at least…read moreuntil the paperless office came in. It was a delight to call there as there was always efficient service, always with a smile. I still go there the odd time and called in recently looking for an odd sized folder. Glad to report that nothing has changed: the smile and service is still there. The size wasn't available in the selection downstairs but the assistant went upstairs and, after a bit of searching, came up with the goods.

This store is a knitter/crocheter's dream! We were greeted at the door and given a nice rundown of…read morethe layout of the store. I was picking some stuff up for a friend and also getting stuff for me, so she helped me to find all the ones that they had on the list I had from my friend. I learned how to knit over a decade ago but unfortunately have forgotten how. I taught myself how to crochet last year, so I figured I'd pick up some things to motivate me to one day work up to a fancy project (and to actually finish a project...). It looks like I will also be relearning how to knit because I found a really pretty pattern that I'd like to try to replicate. It can be quite painful for the wallet, but the quality is better than what you could ever get at a chain store. Their yarn is so, so soft -- I'm so excited about my purchases! :D

Contacted them about a wrong order that cost me over $250. Wouldn't help me. At all…read more Love their yarn but won't buy from them again.

TRISKEL GALLERY The Triskel Art Centre is between homes at…read morethe moment, waiting for new venue Christchurch (a beautiful 18th century building) to be restored. At present, it is Music at Jury's and Art in, of all places, the disused Electricity Supply Board substation in Caroline Street. The current exhibition, by Shane Cullen, in Caroline Street, is pretty appropriate to the industrial location, dealing as it does with the "dehumanizing threat inherent in our increasing dependence on technology and counterpointing this with references to individual examples of struggle and endurance". Large scale works such as The Concern of the Warsaw pact (1992) and, very appropriately, Factories Electricity Regulations (1995), are used to make the point. It is even more "industrial" downstairs. I thought I'd walked into a welding shop but instead the flashes and the noise were coming from four simultaneous video works, all by Adham Faramawy (born 1981), a London based artist of Egyptian descent. Perhaps, the Triskel should hold on to the electricity sub-station. Not sure the restored Christchurch would really enhance the presentation of the current exhibitions! http://corkandabout.blogspot.com/

I must say each and every time in visit the most wonderful jewellers on oliverplunkette street…read more which is most definitelyis Keane's jewellers I come out of their fantastic store feeling absolutely on cloud nine . Each member of staff in this fantastic sore are truly out on their own especially Michelle l :,Emma to name just 2 name a few and the rest of the staff in this amazing Keane's are truly amazing also each staff would most definitely brighten anyone"s darkest day .thank u all most sincerely

MICHAEL ATKINS 17.08.10 MICHAEL ATKINS JEWELLER…read moreWhen I called to H. Samuel in Patrick Street to change a watch battery recently, I was charged 12 euro. Seemed a bit much to me. Another watch stopped this week so I called to Michael Atkins in Princes Street. Charge, for a similar battery, was a fiver. Nuff said. MICHAEL ATKINS JEWELLERY REPAIRS Panic when that stone falls out of your ring? When the metal watch strap finally packs it in? Just before your brother's wedding? Don't worry. Help is at hand as I found out recently in a similar situation. Corkman Michael Atkins runs a Same Day Jewellery Repair service right smack bang in the city centre. Leave the problem article with him in the morning, go away and do the shopping and collect the repaired article later on. Hard to beat that kind of service and even harder when it is delivered with efficiency and a smile and a chat about football if you like. Phone: 021 4273055

Serving Cork since the 1950s, Sean Carroll and his family are well known in the city as being the…read morepeople to go to if you need some jewellery designed. Their absolute craftsmen, and well worth seeking out if you have some idea in your head that you need a expert to flesh out. They do repairs and resizing as well as all the other usual jeweller business too.