Enable Ireland is located on the charity shop mecca that is Georges street, and despite the tough…read morecompetition, it stands out amongst the other, slightly less shiny charity shops. Great, ornate window displays and a plethora of books, Enable is the diamond in the rough of the George/Aungier street charity shops. I got a few great records here about a year back and kept returning as they have probably the strongest selection of cds out of all Dublin's charity shops. Loads of women's clothes, but fellas, not so much.

Enable Ireland is such a great charity shop. First, I must agree with Laura that their window…read moredisplays are really well-thought out. On the plus side, they're usually not so scary. They're fantastic because not only are they color-coordinated, but they give some really amazing ideas of the kind of fashionable ensembles that you can put together from items at a charity shop. That, my friends, is an art. The fact that every Enable Ireland window looks so great makes me think they might have a full-time creative director on their side. Kudos to this genius, whoever they may be. Anyway, inside the merchandise isn't quite as impressive, but given the window's dose of inspiration it's not terribly difficult to find something that'll do. They sell clothes for men, women and children and all of the prices are fantastic. Oh and they have a really awesome selection of books that are sooo cheap. I couldn't believe some of the finds there, and am currently building a library purely from Enable Ireland!

Lucy's Lounge is a find! Hidden in the basement of a Temple Bar building, this second-hand shop is…read morean absolute treasure trove. Filled with cutesy clothes, jewellery, accessories, children's toys, old books and the like, Lucy's Lounge is a perfect portal for mid-afternoon shopping heaven. Who knows what precious knick knacks you'll come across in this tiny basement? The shopkeeper is fitted out in an intriguing blend of the shop's wares, intricately done up in shawl, flowery hat, old fashioned dress and a mish-mash of accessories. She is a cross between Mary Poppins and the 'feed the birds' woman, and she is lovely lovely lovely! There are some exquisite discoveries to be made by whoever has the patience to sift through the wares in this store. Whether you're on the hunt for a vintage dress, a tacky 80s fluoro ski jacket, a pair of dainty gloves or a funky wall hanging, this place is worth a look! Beware: this shop is only open Thur - Sat 1pm - 6pm and Sun 3pm - 6pm. Time your trip accordingly!

Housed in a basement under Se Si, and only open 1pm to 6pm, you could easily miss out on this shop,…read morewhich would be a pity. It is well worth a visit, as it is packed full of vintage and second hand clothes, accessories and jewellery, all of which seem to have gone through a vetting process - no ugly tweed skirts here. You will have to rummage - some of those things are packed tight - but it can be worth it to find a gem. If you can't afford the Urban Outfitters across the road, come here instead, as they often have similar stuff for less than half the price.

I'm not entirely sure who benefits from the profits turned at the Goodwill Thrift Shop, though as a…read morechild of the 90s I can appreciate an all encompassing concept of Goodwill for the sake of itself as a motivation for charity. Here is another one of those Tardis-style shops that look small on the street and seem to go on and on forever once inside. TGS definitely had the most diverse offering on display, with clothes and books kept to the front, furniture and handbags on the next level up, and childrens toys (some of which were still in the box) at the very back. As always the prices were encouraging -most of the childrens' goods were about €1, while skirts and trousers came in around the €5 / €10 mark. It was bright, it was busy and there was plenty to choose from. Whom ever this shop is supporting, I'm delighted to help out!

I've never gone here to shop but I have donated stuff…read more Nothing better than clearing the wardrobe... I need to let go of the student clothes... I need to let go. Regardless of the elated feeling you get when you part with clothes or items that you have no need for anymore, it has to be said the absolute joy and gratitude that I received for that donation was so worth it. I'm hooked now, I did another drop off this morning - soon I will be naked.

A new permanent address for lovers of vintage garments. Open every day between now and Christmas…read more(and weekends after that), Dublin Vintage Factory sells clothing by the kilo. 1kg is a tenner and little weighing scales are available throughout the shop to get an indication of how much cash you'll part with. There's lots of fur, 80s style bomber jackets and jumpers, dresses, bags and plenty of denim. They don't (yet) have a changing room and the light is more decorative than revealing so do keep that in mind. The outfit you buy may look very different in broad day light. I was told that they'll get 'new' stock every week so hopefully they'll do something about the (lack of) light situation soon and I'd be a regular in here.

If you're looking for something and you're not quite sure what it is or you just want a good old…read morefashioned rummage this is the place for you !! The general concept is a kilo of clothes for €20 but you can also buy individual items if you like. They have some really cool hoodies and tshirt and lots of pretty tops and dresses also a great collection of shoes both casual and dressy. The shop itself is very cool with really retro furnishings and the staff are really nice. it's right on the square in Smithfield and very easy to find

I saw a sign in Vincent's window today, saying that the shop desperately needs new donations. As…read moreCiara has mentioned, Vincent's is a charity that aims to tackle poverty in Ireland and to raise funds to support their services, they run shops around Ireland selling various second-hand goods. Charity shops can't stay in business unless kind-hearted people are willing to take a few extra steps and give away clothes or cutlery they've stopped using instead of throwing the unwanted stuff in the bin. Take a look in your garage, wardrobe and bookshelves. I'm sure you'll find pants and skirts you know you will never wear again, books you want others to enjoy or even unused presents from old aunts you never felt good about throwing out but take up lots of space in the closet. Now's your chance to give them away and feel good about it!

Good location, and easy to find. The shop appears very popular as it was crowded when I was there…read more FYI, visited from South Florida in January 2020. It had lots of merchandise, and all was clean and in good repair. The merchandise was all reasonably priced.

I am looking forward to using the app. It sounds good. I will give my review later. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the information given

Not a huge shop, but in the short time I was in here I quickly managed to pick up two shirts and…read moreI'm sure I would have found more had I allowed myself more time. Also the staff was extremely nice and welcoming. Highly recommend checking this place out!

There really isn't a time when giving in aid of the world's children isn't a good idea. Right now,…read moreUnicef is working hard to ensure the safety and well being of thousands of Haitian families and children still waiting for basic supplies for survival. It's time to get your shopping bag out. The toys and early learning resources for sale at the front of Unicef's Dublin HQ just scratch the surface of ways you can take part in this charity's work in Haiti and around the world. If you don't have a little person to buy for, take a few extra steps to the front desk and the good staff will be happy to help you help the world - even a little bit.

Recently re-opened with a cleaner, more orderly and civilised feel…read more I don't like it. Please change it back.

Eager Beaver is a wicked little retro shop crammed with what is undoubtedly the hippest collection…read moreof hand-me-downs in the city. What we have here however is a much more slapdash and sporty collection as opposed to the more 'classic silk dresses that feature the same flower-patterned design as seen on your grandmother's old apron but in this context looks chic and unexpectedly fashionable' look found in abundance in other eminent Temple Bar vintage outlets such as Lucy's Lounge. In fact, what am I saying, Eager Beaver isn't vintage at all, it is the definitive retro retreat. In point of fact, I stand corrected again as it's not even a 'retreat' - no that's far too subtle a word - it is in truth a big, slapdash retro bonanza! Does that communicate the zealousness I feel towards this shop enough for you? Untailored, informal retro is the name of the game here with a couple of clothes racks packed solely with 70's Adidas track-suit jackets, denim jackets, Led Zeppelin tees, Stan Smith trainers, Nike 1970s Elite pumps with a sweet nylon upper, waffle sole and old school colourway and even Puma trackie bottoms - see what I mean about the large array of sportswear. Be sure to set a decent amount of time aside so as to allow for a real hardcore rummage in and amongst this collection of quality curios.

I probably drop off more stuff here than I buy but over the years I did find some lovely vintage…read moreitems tucked away between...well...not so nice stuff. They have a small selection of books and jewellery too. I once bought this amazing pair of 50s clip- ons for 2.50Euro. I haven't worn them in a while, must look for them. And whoever does their window display: great job! Items used in the window display go on sale on a certain date (always a Saturday). There is usually a sign up informing people about it and it does get quite busy depending on what goes on sale. If it's bridal, get there early. Very early.

The Oxfam Ireland on Georges Street is well-organized and has some great buys. I'm not just saying…read morethat because it's a charity shop and it deserves your money. A lot of trendy kids come here looking for vintage and second-hand clothes. Oxfam doesn't always deliver but it's worth having a look because every once and a while you'll walk out with an original piece that costs peanuts. An interesting thing about this place is that on occasion it sells low cost wedding ware. The wedding dresses are for the most part (95% of the time) new and are donated by designers or retailers. Sometimes, people bring in their dresses after their wedding day. Of course, this Oxfam accepts other clothes as well. People who are interested in giving away casual attire can drop down their old stuff, but the items need to be cleaned first.

A small shop but jam packed with things that people have donated to this charity shop for the…read moreblind. Really cheap everything from clothes, to books, to vhs, cd's, dvd, jewellery to house hold goods. They are always looking for more stuff so please donate what you can!