Her work is very beautiful, and she has a good variety in designs. She sells many of her work, in…read moredifferent colours and patterns. Her studio is in an extension of a traditional house, just behind the entrance, and is located in a stunning location. Well worth a visit!

After a visit to the U.S in the early 90's I was introduced to the beautiful fragrances of Yankee…read moreCandles.It was impossible to find them in Ireland back then but how things have changed in recent years and I no longer have to pack my case with the jars when I visit the U.S. I recently had the chance to visit Yankee's on Lower Abbey gate St in Galway. It's a pretty decent sized store packed with all your favourite Yankee candles along with a pretty good selection of shades and other Yankee accessories. I managed to pick myself up a new edition Christmas Shade for €14 instead of the top price of €21, which I think is a little expensive anyhow. It's well worth checking out if you are stuck for a gift for that special someone or like me you are just a huge Yankee Candle fan!

People who visit Cong are usually here because they are fans of The Quiet Man movie. This cute…read morelittle cottage in Cong replicates the honeymoon cottage in the movie. Unfortunately the real 'White O'Morn' cottage is in ruin in a town about 45 minutes away, so this cottage is a nice opportunity to get a feel for what it was like during the movie. Props include hats and clothing reproductions, a tandem bicycle, furniture like Mary Kate's and a 'fine big bed'. There is information posted throughout explaining about the props and a video on loop with info on the film and locations nearby, as well as newspaper articles from the summer of 1951 during filming. Purchase tickets in the upstairs gift shop. This is a great gift shop! So many Irish and Quiet Man souvenirs in one spot! Magnets, hats and gloves, ornaments, books, signs, photographs, jewelry and on and on. I purchased a few items. Great to get the shopping done and support the museum. You don't have to be a movie fan to enjoy a town full of Irish pubs and restaurants or visit the cottage museum. Open 10am - 4pm. Parking in back for a small number of vehicles.

If I could add more stars to this rating I would. Michael was very professional, helpful and…read morefriendly. I am a stone sculptor from Arizona on holiday, and popped in at the saw shop to inquire about marble to take home. Michael had me squared away in no time. Beautiful stone! I can't wait to get it back and start carving. Thank you, again.

An all-in-one tour and shop. We got to see how the marble is polished and processed and the…read moredifferent kinds of marble from around the country (the Kilkenny black marble with the fossil shells, the infamous green marble from the Connemara mountains). The shop had everything from jewelry to figurines, but not quite the Claddagh (for the price I was looking for). Make sure you go across the street for a visit. Yeah, that's where the restrooms are, but there's so much more to explore. Antiques and tea time for large groups (which we missed the timing of boy just a week) and they'll even have a peat fire going for you- I can smell it now. Make sure you drive past the Connemara Mountains on the way back, stop by the bridge from the Quiet Man, and pop into Peacocke's for a nice tea and scone break- well worth a visit!

Nice shop but the owner was the rudest man i ever met . He…read moredid not seem to have any interest in his customers and gave very short and abrupt answers . He certainly would not entice a return visit much less a purchase .