super cute store filled with new + vintage clothing. prices were affordable and the collection was…read morediverse. happy to have discovered them on yelp before heading oversees. LOVE my new technicolor sweater. also, the owners mother was super sweet.

When looking in the city for some crochet materials, I stumbled across this little shop. Here, in…read moreaddition to the knit clothing that they're more known for, I found some fairly inexpensive 100% wool yarn (€5 for 50g, €10 for 100g skeins). I gladly bought two 50g skeins of two of the beautiful color options and a wooden crochet hook. When I run out of yarn while still in Galway I know where to go back to!

A shop that values the tradition and roots of Irish clothing and textiles. We searched high and low…read morefor a genuine shop with a good selection. The marketing at other chain stores is much better- but the quality at this store is second to none. The store is less than interesting when you walk in, but once you look at the quality and craftsmanship of the sweaters, you quickly realize how genuinely amazing. These sweaters are better than any I've found in years of hunting. The labels state which craftsman knit the sweater and Anne (the owner) will gladly recount stories of each family and knitter. Anne values the history and integrity of each piece and this was of the utmost importance to me. She was willing to have custom pieces made to order as well, which might be valuable to some. I truly think this spot is the best in Ireland.

Logues is good. Great shoes and better service. Wearing my new shoes proudly around town. All's…read moregood.

The shoes on display in the window at Logues might scare off some young fashionistas. Logues stocks…read morethe brands Clarks and Ecco, the kind of shoes your mother and grandmother wears. You know the ones with the orthopedic heels? All jokes aside, their shoes seem practical for the office or for long walks. They're not too expensive either, prices hovering around the 50 Euro mark. For that price, you get excellent quality: good leather straps and, yes, thick soles. Another good reason to shop here is the fact that the company is Irish, originating in Galway, and has existed since 1912. It claims to be the footwear specialist. Another source of pride is the fact that the business is still run by the Logue family.

Read up on the history of the Aran Sweater Market and its importance to Irish tourism and economy…read more Then go buy yourself the best sweater you will ever own. Aran Sweater Market offers free shipping if you don't have room in your luggage. Unfortunately for Americans, Trump's idiotic tariffs will mean you will have to pay the additional % on receipt.

Couldn't help myself from repeatedly stopping in this store. So many cozy and beautiful sweaters,…read morehats, blankets, slippers...you name it. I dare you you to walk in and *not* buy something! Staff is super knowledgeable and helpful too. No dressing rooms so just try on in the store and find a mirror! Sale items can be found in the very back.

A book lovers paradise! The Powells Books of Galway- or Ireland, full stop. The place goes on and…read moreon. New and used books to be found in an a fun shop with multiple rooms and every topic to explore. I also loved that they had some locally published small books- So small they had no isbn number.

Great bookstore with both new & used titles in downtown Galway. So many genres and good pricing…read more Super cute kids book area too.

If you live in the Galway area and are looking for that exclusive outfit, super dressy or super…read morecasual, look no further than the best exclusive boutique in the West - Design House Barna - at least in my humble opinion! I came across Design House Barna a few years ago while on a weekend visit to Galway and have made it my business to go there whenever I visit that lovely area. But imagine my delight when I discovered last week that Design House Barna has opened a second glorious shop in Oranmore! This is just a brilliant location as it means I can now drop into Oranmore on my way down to Galway city instead of having to drive further out west to Barna. I was in Galway last Thursday and discovered to my absolute delight that the Oranmore shop was actually having an official opening that very day and even better every customer got 20% off as well as a fabulous free gift, plus champagne, chocolates, manicures and all sorts of goodies! The clothes stocked in this amazing shop are luxurious and fabulous - I'm talking the very best of cashmere, fine wools etc - but at very affordable prices - and lots of Irish designers. You will rarely find such an exclusive collection in any other boutique and you will certainly get that one-off item here that you will not find anywhere else. In fact, you can get dressed head to toe here, as they have lovely winter boots and scarves at the moment, not to mention the selection of warm coats and jackets. But what constantly impresses me most of all, and the reason for my 5 star rating, is the fantastic personal attention to each and every customer without pushing you into buying an item. The staff are the friendliest and most helpful I have ever come across. The owner, Regina, seems to give extra special attention to her customers., and from my experience, gives regular discounts to repeat customers - what a wonderful reward for loyalty in these times of 'tight pursed' shoppers - no wonder they have opened a second store - it's not just the wonderful and amazing clothes that makes Design House Barna extra special!

The display in the windows of this shop is always beautiful so I was very tempted to call in and…read morelook around. It's a very small boutique but you don't feel pressured in there, which I appreciate. The place is also very nicely laid out and you can actually move the items on the rack and look at each one. It's organised into colours which is good if you're looking for a debs or bridesmaid dress in a particular colour. There are some really beautiful, dramatic, sequined dresses but there are also some nice muted evening dresses for events. I didn't find anything on this occasion but there were loads of nice options so if you have a wedding or races etc. to attend, definitely pop in here for a look.