I'd better write this review quickly. ... these retro sweet shops have an unfortunate habit of…read moreclosing down all too soon after opening. I hope this one stays around for a while; the selection of treats was more along the lines of 'things you can't get in Ireland ' rather than the usual 'things you used to get in Ireland' (sour smog ball anyone?). A lot of American stuff I wouldn't normally be a fan of... it certainly made for more interesting browsing. I liked it, junior loved it, we'll certainly be back... If it manages to buck the trend!

From the owner: Online retailer of bulk confectionery, American sweets, gift hampers and candy buffet supplies.read more

Great store, fantastic selection, good vibes, and friendly service! Definitely would recommend…read morestopping in. :)

OMG so good, great selection of candies we never see in Oregon. Free samples. Ask for Emily!read more

Delicious baklava, Turkish delight, Turkish coffee! Comfy sitting area with pillows, but the best…read morepart of Sultan Delight is the service. Our waiter gave us advice without upsell, made our coffees carefully &custom, and generously threw in bags of different middle eastern candies for the kids (mostly adults) to try! 10/10. Sad it wasn't on yelp before this.

I have a ridiculous sweet tooth -- which makes for fabulous food adventures amid terrifying dentist…read moreappointments -- and O'Connaill immediately piqued my interest while exploring Cork. We ordered a dark chocolate hot chocolate, a dark chocolate hot chocolate espresso, and a white chocolate cookie. Now say that three times fast. Everything was wonderfully chocolate-y, though my friend mentioned she probably would have preferred the milk chocolate hot chocolate. All in all, a solid spot for a quick break during the day.

Like Jaws II, O'Connaill's is back and this time it's bigger. Unlike Jaws II, O'Connaill's is…read moreactually good. I was freaked out on a recent trip home to see my favourite chocolate shop closed up and the interior gutted. It wasn't dead though, just waiting to be resurrected. They've expanded into the unit next door, and now it's a far nicer place to sit and sip your hot chocolate or pick up some sugar-filled nibbles. The main change is an increase in seating, and the splitting of the store in chocolate and coffee sections.Hopefully this will mean service will get quicker, especially when the Christmas rush kicks in and those chocolates start jumping off the shelves. As for a recommendation, if you can handle the sugar, get a milk and white. If you want something a bit different, the dark praline is a real treat.

This candy shop is a must visit for all sweet lovers. It is located in the middle of the town of…read moreKinsale and is a great stop for some sugar rejuvenation! The owner handles the candies with gloves, puts them in a dish, weighs the candies and inserts them into a bag. The owner was exceptionally kind and friendly and patiently helped us pick out the candies. The shop itself has great variety ranging from jarred hard candies with multiple flavors to chocolates, gummies, and willy wonka candies. The price per pound is extremely reasonable and (I would imagine) very hard to beat elsewhere. I especially like the packaging: a plastic bag inside a seperate paper bag. Great tasting candies (try the bon bons), cheerful owner, and amazing prices. Definitely worth a stop.

This is the type of candy shop you not only want to visit, but you want to live in. You want to…read moreopen. You want your children, your children's children and YOU AS A CHILD to go back in time to visit. Lovely glass jars filled with delicious, colorful jellies. Sugared hard candy lined up in rows. Soft taffy, wrapped in bows. I was physically unable to NOT sing "The Candy Man" the entire time I was inside this fantastic dreamland of a store.

I actually can't believe what I'm about to write. I booked a…read moremarquee on the 26th of August for September the 25th. I couldn't believe my luck when I saw he had one available on his website, I confirmed it, and I received a confirmation email immediately. The very next morning, just to be on the safe side, I rang him at like 5 to 9 in the morning, just to see if he got my order and that he received dates and times and whatever. He said I'll ring you back and a few moments later, he rang me back to confirm the booking and said that he would drop the night before as he is so busy for weekends. I actually couldn't believe my luck. My marquee was sorted. I could actually start planning for my 5th and final baby's Christening. I was over the moon. After looking at his Facebook, I found he seemed very reputable. He did Weddings and school events and everything so I was actually delighted. (In all my 29 years of life, this was the worst judgement I have ever made, in my life.) Fast forward a couple of weeks I sent him an email just to make sure he was on for the 25th. A little reminder I suppose. To which, no response. I said I'd give it a few days to hear back as I could only imagine how busy he was with everything going on this month. I sent him a message just trying to confirm also. Yet again. No response. I said right he's clearly very busy. I rang a few times, NOTHING. An absolute disgrace if I ever ever came across it in my life. I rang a couple more times, NOTHING. I sent another message. NOTHING!!!!! I rang off Shane's phone, no answer. Text him again. Nothing. How he sleeps at night is beyond me. Leaving so many people down seems to be his mission in life. Took it upon myself to go onto Google reviews and my God....... I have never ever ever been so absolutely shocked in all my days as to the carry on of him and his Business. Barry is what they call him. Mr. FOOL events is what he should really be called. If anyone knows whats good for them AVOID AVOID AVOID. AVOID THAT COWARD LIKE CORONAVIRUS.

There is a reason why this guy doesn't allow for reviews on his Facebook page. Do not book this guy…read moreunder any circumstance. We booked a bouncy castle for our 6 years old birthday months in advance. We confirmed the castle on the Wednesday before the Saturday party and then on the Friday night he cancelled, and somehow suggested it was our fault as when he rang to confirm the castle on Thursday we didn't answer (we only confirmed the day previous) I got lucky and managed to find a local man who could provide a castle for us. When I spoke to him on the phone, he asked was this Mr Cool who let you down and when I responded yes, he informed that he has had this type of phone call at least 20 times after Mr Cool cancelled, including from a bride who was let down for her wedding. Obviously this guy likes to double book and then on the day he'll take the jobs that are more convenient to him and who cares about crying children, brides on their big day, well obliviously his waste of space certainly doesn't. Avoid at all costs.

Possibly the first candy store I've seen in the wild that only stocks *actual* Wonka sweets!…read more It was amazing - an entire wall of glass jars containing all the different sugary wonders Wonka has created over the years. Although clearly a boutique candy shop, the prices weren't astronomically inflated either, which is almost as amazing as it existing at all.

I bought pork sausages and chicken to roast for a potluck-dinner-party-debrief for 10, the last…read morenight of the HearSay17 Festival, in Kilfanane, Ireland. We were a bunch of tired and starving international radio/audio makers and I wanted create a solid, comforting and satisfying main dish that held cross-cultural appeal. After an in-depth conversation with the proprietress, Deirdre, I bought my meat and several giant carrots and parsnips as well. I was happy to learn that all of the fresh foodstuff they carry are sourced from local farmers. I made something like a butterflied chicken and sausage tray bake with the meats layered upon a pile of chopped onions, carrots, parsnips, whole garlic, dried apples, liberally doused with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper. My spice choices were a bit limited as I hadn't thought to bring any from Brooklyn, and was staying at the Ballyhoura Mountain Lodges (review to come) which while perfect, super comfortable, and packed with every single eco-certified modern convenience possible, didn't have a spice rack. Next time, I'll know what else to pack! Still, the product from Hennessy's was so fresh and gorgeous that I shouldn't have worried at all. The roast/tray bake earned top points from all who helped themselves to seconds and thirds. I also made a couple of frittatas with farm eggs given to me as a gift (!!! OMG !!!) local mushrooms, tinned Cerignola olives (from Malta!) and my housemate's handmade stale, crumbled, savory brown soda bread (WTF SO GOOD), with loads of chopped, crisped Irish bacon and teeny cubes of local seaweed cheddar; and a massive, four-heads-of-butter-leaf-lettuce-salad with a quick pickled onion and fried tomato, cider and olive oil dressing. Folks brought tins of pate (France); crunchy South East Asian rice cracker-based snacks (Vietnam and Malaysia); some tinned headcheese-in-aspic-with-leeks-and-celery (Wales); a cold prawn salad with apples and prosciutto (Australia); a savory green onion and stinky cheese custard (Brussels); and a couple of ice-cream-flake-cakes (purchased by an Italian at the local Amber gas station grocery store); plus candied persimmons (Iran) and dates (Saudi Arabia); and whiskey and maryjane (Los Angeles--LOLOLOLOL)--guys, it was interNATIONAL. We hung. We ate and drank a ton. We laughed our faces off. Maybe there was some dancing and a rap-off? And as the evening wore on and the wine and beer bottles piled up, I tossed the chicken carcasses into a pot with lots of cold water to make a quick and simple stock for congee in the morning with random leftovers for my cabin mates and those who crashed on our couches.. Can you say #favorite #HearSayFestival #attendee? :) I think you can!

Purchased Beef on the bone for Christmas instead of Turkey . Cost much the same but beef so tasty…read moreand succulent . Hennessy's have a long tradition of sourcing their meat locally over generations of butchers Service so courteous, friendly and fast.

Lots of candy. Disappointing a place that caters to sweets, and kids, sells vapes. The licorice…read moreis in large open containers near the register, perfectly placed for people to rest their purses on and kids to touch. There was good variety of sweets, chips, but the small messy store wasn't inviting and although licorice is my favorite, I wasn't going to buy ant from the counter display. The bright cheerful photo on here from over ten years ago does not reflect current conditions.

This place was cheap and served good espresso drinks and ice cream. We went here 5 days in a row…read morewhen visiting and my kids won't stop talking about it. Great staff and wonderful outside views of the river.

Tucked away in a shopping center at Arthury's Quay parking building (best for downtown Limerick) is…read moreGourmandises Time . Americans on vacation, we were heading to our car from inside the center and stopped at a tiny gourmet patisserie and candies shop. We purchased a cake--it was Sunday and the cake was half off so why not. It was THE MOST DELICIOUS CAKE I HAVE EVER HAD. I am a candy maker myself and this is a very unique review because I know what I'm talking about. If you live in Limerick or are there for any reason, you may find yourself parking at Arthur's Quay (the largest and most centrally located public garage). Be sure to stop by Gourmandises Time. You will not be disappointed. Lovely owners too. (Summer 2017)