Molony's is one of the best off-licenses you will find in Clare. They have a great selection of…read morebeer and spirits and their prices are the best around. It is worth going out of your way to stop in thanks to the friendly staff and unbeatable prices.

Terrific market. This is the place to get your top notch Irish chocolate to take with you as a…read moresouvenir. They carry Bean & Goose, Gra, Skelligs, Lorge, Áines and much more. Friendly folks as well.

Awesome little grocery steps from Eyre Square…read more Perfect for some snacks or elevated snacks and liquor.

Fair prices, good selection!…read more The wine was by far the best, selection-wise. The beer, plentiful in choice but not covering too many styles. Just stopping by because of the proximity to the Kilkenny River Court hotel. Excellent spot in the center of town, by the castle.

This store is adjacent and partially attached to the Sullivan's Brewery Taproom. They have a great…read moreselection of hard liquor and wine. The star here is BEER. They have the best selection of take away craft beer. Mostly Irish, but many international choices. also a great place to grab Sullivan's Brewery souvenirs.

The vineyard has saved me a number of times as I rushed to find Christmas/Birthday/Mother's Day…read moregifts last-minute. With very engaging staff who know their product, I never feel bad parting with my money for what's always a pleasant shopping experience and a good high-quality range to choose from.

Terrific little cafe in Cong village. First of all, the locally sourced coffee is terrific. Rich…read moreand flavorful, with espresso drinks done the right way. The service is friendly and attentive, and the ambience is fun. Both locals and tourists were patronizing the shop when we were there. Second they have a selection of baked goods and other interesting local products. We got tonic syrup prepared the old way using Cinchona bark from India rather than just processed quinine. (Some exotic G&T's in our future.) We also got wild gorse syrup from gorse picked by one of the owners. (How else would you find gorse syrup?) A fun and delightful stop if you're in Cong!

Very good wine shop with great wines from Burgundy, Italy and southern France. Staff / owners (?)…read morevery helpful and knowledgeable

Great place to buy wine bottles! The selection is huge if you consider the small size of the shop…read more You can find good level French and Italian brands, for any kind of budget. I would suggest to come here to buy your bottle of wine as the staff is well trained and they know what to sell.

So I know that this is a chain but I was particularly impressed by this one in Tullamore. The two…read morepeople who looked after me were very kind and helpful-- but most importantly, I found Thunder Toffee Vodka here-- and I've literally been on the hunt for thid for almost 3 years. It's normally crazy expensive, but they had 5cl bottles which is perfect for me, and they were less than three euro! There's a cocktail with your name on it, little guy. Generally they have a really great selection, in particular cocktail ingredients. They also let me lean over the till and snoop around the back shelves for specialty spirits without giving me funny looks! Much appreciated.

I need a coffee after parting with €23 for tea at a market by Lough Derg (I know I'm a sucker but…read morethe Earl Grey was streaked with pretty blue pieces and the lady spooned heaps of the stuff into a wine glass and had me smell it. How could I resist?) I love this café - there are books everywhere (you can buy a second-hand book for just 50c), jars of pesto and other culinary delights line the shelves, and a gas stove lights up the corner. The clientele looks well-to-do and speaks in posh accents. The children are well-behaved and healthy (they willingly munch on dry rice cakes!) Every man that walks in the door is carrying a hefty bundle of The Sunday Times. I approach the counter. Two tall, well-dressed, attractive men are working. One of them makes me feel slightly uncomfortable. He speeds around the tiny area behind the till, almost falling over a step, then kicking the fridge in frustration. I apologetically give my order. His pleasant (cute) co-worker makes up for him though. I plonk myself in an armchair by the stove. The orange and poppyseed cake is light and moist. The latté is more froth than caffeine so I get an espresso to get the required hit and to give myself more time to work through my package of The Sunday Times. A man sits across from me, humming audibly and striking up conversations with anybody who makes eye contact. He picks up another man's copy of The Sunday Times. The guy protests so I offer him the main section of my newspaper as I peruse the supplements. Luckily, his date arrives at that moment. He throws my paper on to an empty chair and they ooh and aah over the books and the pizza they're sharing. I rescue my paper and settle back to enjoy my Sunday treat - coffee, cake, Culture magazine and a cool café.