This is an excellent local business. The owner is lovely to deal with and takes a lot of pride in…read morehis work, and in common with the best framers, brings a level of artistry to it. They say on the website that no job is too big or small, and that is how they make you feel. They also sell an array of posters and photographs, including the work of Colm Henry, famed Dublin photographer who for many years has shot the top notch of the Irish music scene, and there's great images to browse of Rory Gallagher and early U2 among others. I like this service a lot - it reminds me of why shopping local can be so good, not only because you get to support the businesses in your community, but also because you build a personal connection, which fosters its own sense of community. A thing you can neither buy nor sell. Most of all, though, they just make my prints look great.

The Stamp Shop or Philatelic Shop is located in The G.P.O on O'Connell St. It is a must for…read morecollectors of stamps. The latest issued stamps can be found here and also a backlog of stamps which have been issued over the previous 12 months as long as they are still in stock. It's great to go in and look at the available stamps under the glass counter and choose whatever you fancy for that special postcard or letter. Special issued coins from the Central Bank can also be bought in here and there is a copy of the Proclamation on the wall and a nice display on the 1916 Easter Rising

Definitely better than what is on offer in London, although their philatelic museum is a bit of a…read morelet down. They do have everything that is current in Irish stamps and first day covers. If you want something older than 2 years, then you have to go to one of the two collectors' stamp shops in Dublin .... The Collectors' Shop in Blackrock (weekends + bank holiday Mondays only) or, Cathedral Stamps in nearby Cathedral Street, Dublin 1 (Monday-saturday)

I was really happy with the service I received with. Voltaire. Voltaire is not a retailer so you…read morehave to make an appointment but the staff are very accommodating and will try to fit you in. Don't expect the retail experience, it's behind a black door and you have to walk up flights of wonky old stairs but once inside, the rooms are beautifully decorated and the staff are second to none. I knew exactly the type of ring I wanted and Rachel was so supportive and helpful. I really wanted white gold and she didn't try to push platinum on me or pressure us to up our budget as I've heard many jewellers do. She kept our budget in mind throughout and I am really happy with my engagement ring. I'll be back for my wedding ring!

Happened to find myself @ Airside Retail Park today and this was one of the stores I visited. This…read moreis the second time in a year ive been in this particular store. The first time was January 2012 and the sales where on at it was a fecking nightmare. Parking was almost impossible and you would have thought by the crowds thronging into Harvey Normans that they must be giving the stuff away for free. It was wall to wall with shoppers, the staff where trying to appease everybody and it was utter chaos. I was looking to purchase an American style fridge but I couldn't get adequate attention and the other shoppers where growing impatient at having to wait to be served so I left it on that particular day and purchased my fridge later that mid week closer to home. Today was a horse of a different colour. Midweek, afternoon shopping is always best, no crowds, no queues, plenty of parking, relaxed and considerably more staff to attend to your needs. Harvey Norman is a great place to shop, even if you're only looking to browse or you want to test the "expertise" of the staff with more technical queries. The spaciousness of the the store is the fIrst plus. Goods are well spaced out in the furniture and bedding areas, sections of full bedroom displays with made beds is a real classy selling point. I am in the market for a new bedroom so today was a great day to get a feel of what I wanted. I had plenty of time get a good look at the quality, no issue with giving the bed a good try out, or pull the drawers out and examine thoroughly and to take measurements. We where never hassled by the employees, (which is one thing about furniture shopping I hate, pushy sales persons trying to size you up to reach their monthly targets). The staff kept their distance and allowed us to browse occasionally and politely asking of we required assistance. We spent a couple of hours in the store browsing mostly and had a good rummage in the bargain bins strategically dotted about the place. The range is superb, and the prices seem to be competitive. Harvey Norman also arrange finance and you can get a quote or credit check done in minutes by the staff. Like all big boys I loved looking at the 60" Tv screens and the latest hi-tech surround sound systems, the computer section has hundreds of display items all in working order to try out. Knowledgable staff at the camera section where very informing and not sales pushy which is great. I really enjoyed my day off browsing here and i will definitely be back when I have got the bedroom floors down and the decor sorted.

Just want to thank Jordan for her help today and yesterday. She is a wonderful representative of…read moreHarvey Norman and so too is Gordon. We had an issue with a new Washing Machine and thanks to Jordan, it was sorted out and also thanks to Gordon for having the new machine delivered tomorrow. Thank you so much. Vyvyon Styles

Someone mentioned to me on Friday as we drove passed: There's a small recycling centre in there…read moresomewhere. They were very wrong. There is a massive recycling centre in there and its excellently organised and run. I didn't realise I would be visiting Ballyogan Recycling Park the very next day and what an experience it was. The place is setup brilliantly for people to drive in, park and dispose of their recycling. The different bins or collection boxes are clearly marked for what they accept. And the place is spotless. My sister tells me the same person is there always keeping the place tidy. A few things to note, you can bring a car load of garden waste here too and it will cost you we think 7 EUR. More if you have a car trailer. For this you will need to turn left as you come in the front gate and pay the lady at the barrier. Another thing to note is all the WEEE waste is in a separate section to the regular recycling and for this you also need to go through the barrier to the left as you come in. The nice lady at the barrier will give you a receipt and let you in with no charge. Just drive passed the garden waste and you'll see the WEEE section further on. Again this place is setup perfectly with everything clearly marked as to where things should go. For a recycling experience, Ballyogan Recycling Park is as good as it gets.

I was in dire need of photo passport as DFA online had rejected my phone pictures and "Photo-Me"…read morepictures and another studio pictures in order to renew my passport online. Digging for another studio to resolve the issue, I managed to find Photogogo Digital Photo Printing. I asked for appointment late Friday afternoon and I was bit late and the Photographer waited patiently and he took many shots and took his time to upload the pictures via DFA and gave me so many advices how to get accurate passport photos as DFA online upload photo is fussy. After days parading studio and photo booth, he managed to sort it and the photo was uploaded. So happy and grateful for him. Fantastic and Professional.

I popped in to get a digital passport photo at the last minute, as I am wont to do such things. The…read morephotographer fussed over getting the lighting just right in case the person processing my application decided to be awkward, and a few minutes later, I walked out with the promise of the photo being emailed to me. This was a nice touch as I assumed I was going to need to put it on a CD which would have been an extra cost, but he offered to email it to me as it was just the one photo. Quick professional service, nice one.

The Hemporium is one of the newest additions to call Swords main street home. From the outside it…read morelooks questionable as you do not even get a hint of what's inside (apart from the name). No sneak peaks, unless you want to go in - but it's "strictly over 18s". Basically it's just your typical head shop, but cleaner and more organized. They have everything from party pills to skins to bongs. It has caused some controversy within the area because it's something that hasn't ever graced its presence before in Swords. There are mixed reviews from the council about how legal highs will be viewed by the younger generation - but so far there hasn't been any implication that it will cease to exist, so party on!

Located in the heart of Ashbourne is this fantastic gift shop selling everything under the sun! I…read morehave spent hours browsing all the qiurky little things on display, including an extensive Yankee Candle range, photo frames, ornaments and many many more! I have found some unique and unusual presents here and they have always been exclaimed over. At the moment there is a 50% sale off everything so if you're in the area this shop is well worth a visit!