Utterly gorgeous little shop in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it roadside location in West Cork. They had…read morea little sign up along the way informing us that they had placed second (I think) in the Irish Times "best shop in the country" category, so I thought I'd pull over and have a look in on my way back home after passing through the village of Leap. The shop itself is actually quite large inside, with three separate rooms. Each room is decorated and carefully curated to show their lovely, quality, eclectic stock. It's really a homewares store I suppose, with lots of lovely unique piece. The lady I spoke to (I'm guessing the owner) was extremely friendly and helpful and encouraged us to have a good browse. I literally wanted to buy everything in the shop! She informed us then that they also have a website which you can order from (YAY). 100% worth a look if you are in the area!

Cannot recommend this store enough. Hassle free transaction and the customer service was…read moreimpeccable. A perfect example of the joys of shopping local. Thanks so much Tom.

While we were in Blarney, Cork, Ireland, we visited the largest Irish shop in the world!! Blarney…read moreWoollen Mills Baby!! This shop has been around since about 1823 (I believe). Pretty impressive! We only had about 30 minutes to browse Blarney Woollen Mills. In that time, Wifey found a very cool jacket to purchase at an affordable price point. In that time, she also forgot her sunglasses at the shop. We already faraway from the shop when she realized that she misplaced it. She immediately called the shop, but by that time the sunglasses were nowhere to be found. The employee who answered the phone was not very helpful or sympathetic though. Very sad and disappointing customer service!!! Despite the loss of my wife's beloved sunglasses, it was still an okay experience overall. This shop carrys all kinds of clothes, crafts, food, plus so much more. Blarney Woollen Mills is known as having the great Irish Shopping Experience after all. Absolutely check this place out after you kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle of course. Just don't forget any of your possessions while you are here because chances are great that they will be unable to help you.

I remember visiting the Blarney Woolen Mills after the Blarney Castle when I visited Ireland back…read morein 2013. I remember it having all the souvenirs you could want, including wool - at reasonable prices. We visited again after Blarney Castle but we had limited time since it closes at 6 PM and we got there at around 5:30. I managed to find a cute little sheep stuffy for my daughter, and an ornament for my sister. I remember buying wool the last time I was here. If I had more time to shop, I probably would have done more damage, so maybe it was a good thing the store was at closing time.

Typical Ireland gear…read more They have all the souvenirs you could want. Hats, shirts, jackets, gloves and magnets. I even saw baby clothes. The store is very clean. It is super organized too. Way to navigate the store. It wasn't too crowded inside. And staff members were friendly; they greeted us when we walked in. I wasn't looking for anything in particular when I went in, just browsing really. Pretty cute store. Prices seemed fair.

Friendly staff and lots of souvenirs to purchase to take home to all of your friends! A good…read morelocation and easy to find shamrocks, magnets and anything else on your list with competitive prices!

Came by on a Monday at around 2:30 AM, excited to try some food. Unfortunately, everything seemed…read morepretty basic and overpriced, and there didn't seem to be too many options. Instead, the stalls mainly sell produce, meat, cheese, and seafood, which would be great if you were a local, but we were just visiting. There are a few stalls selling things like candies/honey/jams, that were reasonably priced, so we bought a few of those to bring home as souvenirs. We spent probably about half an hour walking around and made it through the entire market. It was fun to walk around and see all the local goods/products, but don't expect a lot of options for good food if you're hungry.

I was expecting more from this English Market. The selections were not that big (pretty basic…read morestuff), but everything seemed to be very pricey. Not impressed at all

Oooh they got vibes here, and they're all good ones! Popped in on a weekend wander and this place…read morecertainly hit the spot! They had all the things the make my hear pitter patter. They had new releases, the classics, used books, discounted books. They also have a book buy back program which is fantastic, because we stan substantially! Simply put, they had everything I needed (eh..wanted but same same) And the staff was so very nice and cheerful. Go there! Loose yourself among the good vibes, beautiful bindings, and endless pages.

I'm convinced that it's impossible to be unhappy in a bookstore, especially if that bookstore is…read morethe adorable Vibes & Scribes! I have visited the local shop multiple times during my semester in Cork and each time I am delighted to get lost in expansive bookshelves! The shop has a great selection of both used and new books and makes buying lots of books easy with plenty of mix and match deals ensuring you get the most bang for your buck! Vibes & Scribes is one of those stores where you walk in not knowing exactly what you'll discover. I repeatedly find books that I've been meaning to read as well as books I've never heard of but want to dive into! I can't bring myself to walk past the shop without stopping in, especially on rainy days (which are common in Ireland) spent meandering downtown. The staff is also incredibly helpful and friendly. I remember on my first stop into the shop, the cashier asked my friend and I about how we were enjoying Cork and gave us some local recommendations for restaurants and live music. Next time you're looking for your next great read, you'll be able to find it at Vibes & Scribes!

I can honestly say we were very impressed with the product and service we received from Special…read moreDelivery Hampers. I look forward to working with you again in the future. I have bought five of these now, they are a fantastic gift idea!" Kate

BLARNEY IRISH CRYSTAL Spoke to Blarney Irish Crystal's Peter…read moreLee today. He told me that business was quiet but the Crosshaven man is expecting a general pick-up as 2010 unfolds. Have had a few dealings with this company over the years and have always found them courteous and efficient and very good at meeting deadlines (for presentations etc.). And the quality of the product is always admired by recipients. Company statement: "Blarney Irish Crystal engages in a proud tradition of cutting and engraving the very finest crystal, our master craftsmen have a unique reputation for designing presentation pieces, trophies and personalised gifts. Ideal for corporate presentations, sports awards etc. Special presentations have being made to Pope John Paul II and Michael Jackson to name but a few. We have launched a heraldic range of crystal glassware with access to over 1,000,000 family coats of arms and crests."

We visited Blarney Irish Crystal in 1991...we met Peter Lee and he sold us the beautiful bowl he…read morewas working on...Peter is a master craftsman thats FOR sure....If your like beautifully hand cut crystal you will love his work.. GORGEOUS

Is this a highlight of our visit to Blarney Castle? Yes!…read moreDoes family being named Erin have something to do with this? Yes! Thank you to the folks working for chatting with us! You have a great shop and I like it a lot. I hope you enjoyed the glow in the dark chickens!

From the owner: We at Erin specialise in stocking the best of Irish. With almost 40 years retailing in the tourist…read moresector we have always stocked the best of Irish gifts, knitwear and jewellery for our visitors to enjoy.

An absolute must do tourist attraction when in Waterford. Who else grew up with your parents or…read moregrandparents idolizing their Waterford Crystal pieces? As an adult I can't tell you how fun it was to add this attraction to our Ireland list of stops. We opted for a full paid tour of the Waterford Crystal factory and it was amazing. Something different and unique. The tour is lead by a guide and it was nice that they didn't seem to overbook the tour slots. We were a group of about 20 and they spaced us out well between other tours. We were able to see the process from start to finish and the tour was about an hour long. Super great photography and videos of the men working the factory and actually using the old school machines to cut the glass, etc. Some of it is obsolete/historical, but they do the old-school craft measures for the sake of the tour. I loved that towards the end you were able to see completed pieces and unique crystals. A little nod to my hometown as they had some crystal made for the Santa Anita racetrack, super cool! A little piece of LA even all of the way in Ireland. We ended the tour by going through their vast store / gift shop which is open to the public if you don't want to pay for the tour. But really the tour is where it's at. The store was cool as they had a lot of fancy and unique pieces but nothing that I'd really get to travel with and a bit pricey for souvenirs. This was definitely a great tour and overall place to visit when in Waterford - 10/10 would recommend.

I've always known Waterford crystal to be ornate, intricate vases and bowls-things you might get as…read morea wedding present from your eccentric aunt. While it's not my particular style, I can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into these pieces-especially now that I've toured the facility and got to see firsthand how they are made. It was astonishing to me that tour groups can walk along the factory lines and be up close (close enough to touch and/or break!) the crystal workings. We observed the crystal blowing (very similar to glass blowing-it's mesmerizing to watch) and then followed the pieces through their journeys where they are marked, etched, polished and quality checked along the way. Impressive? Absolutely! At the end, you land in the store area where you can admire, and purchase, finished products. They were a bit out of my price range, but it was fun to see them on display. If you really like your pet, you can buy crystal dog bowls for what most of us pay a month in housing. Also of note, the bar on the far end is worth a visit. You can order a drink and it will be served in genuine Waterford stemware. So you can try "brand in hand" as the bartender said. Smart.