Right at the end of Oliver Plunkett Street this little used book store has been chugging away for…read moreyears despite floods, recession and the advent of MP3 downloads. Barely bigger than your granny's front room but packed to the gills with old vinyl, cassettes and VHS, plus well-worn paper backs (and a few of those modern CDs and DVDs), Uneeda Bookstore is an independent outpost on the fringes of highstreet status quo. Keep in mind, you're more likely to pick up a vintage Lionel Ritchie or Nana Mouskouri LP than The Clash or Tom Waits, but the loyal following of Cork city musos has to count for something. Stop by on your way in or out of the long Oliver Plunkett street shopping district and pick up a cassette or two - at €5 and €10 a pop most items in the shop are easy buys.

I was on vacation in Ireland and thought it would be cool to flip through records at a local store…read moreto see what they have. After a disappointing trip to Golden Discs finding only new releases @ 20+ euro each, I found this spot right on Oliver Punkett. The man working there, John Coffee, was such a delightful person. He made my stay in Cork even more pleasant just by chatting with me about music and culture for about an hour which felt like 15 minutes. I found some great music in his modest collection at great pirces. He helped me pick out some new things I've never heard of, which is really most of the fun for me. If you like sifting through old records looking for something unique, this is the place to go. John Coffee, if you ever read this, you rock!

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!

YARN SHOP review (not the book store). I don't knit, but I…read morelove bright, pretty colors...and this store is three floors full of colorful skeins of wool, bolts of cloth, crafts materials, and other shiny bits and baubles. I act the disgruntled husband when my wife or daughter drags me in here, but the truth is that I love chatting with the friendly staff or just sitting down and watching people shop. Fun place, nice people, incredible selection of woolen goods and fabrics.

Absolutely love Vibes & Scribes. I have been using them to get my craft supplies for a while now…read moreand they never fail to meet expectations. Shipping and delivery is extremely quick and everything is packaged really well and comes in perfect condition. Keep up the fantastic work!

One of the best places in Cork. One of the best local, private bookshops in Europe.obviously a must…read morefor mystery fans.

Just north of the river in a small side alley you will find this fantastic flea market…read more Think 60´s 70´s and 80´s as apposed to car boot sale. There are various stalls all located inside what I guess was a parking garage and all have some slightly different wares on offer. Some quite kitschy, some quite odd and some downright cool. I wish we had more space to take stuff home with us but unfortunately my baggage allowance is full so I will leave it all to you Corkers. This is a real gem and a great place to potter around for a half hour or so, but only open on the weekends.

What do you need? Books? Cloths? Furniture? Then you better come to this flea market close to…read moreCurtain street in Cork! It is well organized and I promise that you'll find what you need. If you are into Vintage and 2nd hand, that is.

Looks a bit ramshackle from the outside, but packed to the rafters inside with secondhand books -…read morefiction, non-fiction, schoolbooks. Anything goes.

Excellent for used, cheap primary and secondary school books at reduced prices. Books in vgood…read morecondition

This is a ginormous shopping area!…read more It's an outdoor shopping mall, and it's huge! They have so many stores too. And such a variety. There's the main drag and then side streets too. Lots of shopping and food. Plenty of restaurants and coffee spots. This area has so much to offer if you are looking to spend some time shopping or eating. Value varies due to the store; there's some high end and some cheap stores. Service will vary also depending on where you go.

I was in this store browsing minding my own business, when I saw A top in the women section I…read morewanted to try it on so I went upstairs to mens dressing room. And this employe in a suit started following me upstairs I went in to the dressing room and he stood right outside it he then stared knocking on the door of the dressing room, so I came out and he was still standing right outside the dressing room I put the top on the rack and,I was going downstairs he was standing at the top of the stairs staring at me as I left, If this happens to me again I will be making a formal complaint.

It's less manic than it's Oxford Street sister but still has loads of great value items. Everything…read moreis just so cheap! It's impossible to visit without stocking up.

Rails and rails of inexpensive clothes only thing is if you are a size 16 or upwards you will find…read moreit difficult to get your size because the larger sizes are snapped up the minute they hit the store.