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.

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!

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!

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.

Very big store with a lot of neat souvenirs and gift ideas. I visited late November so there were a…read morelot of Christmas gifts and decorations out. All the traditional Irish gifts you can imagine.

Fabulous! Wonderful! Brilliant!…read more We came here with my sister, who is the real Stephen Pearce fan. But my, I think I fell in love too. The setting its lovely, surrounded by tall green trees is an inconspicuous building. You venture in to find pottery. So much pottery. All the pottery. But not just that. There is also a brilliant kids corner. A pottery work room, which you can wander around. And a cafe (which we did not try). Everything was done so well. I recommend a visit if you are in the area. And do invest in a piece if you can afford it. It's wonderful stuff.

Absolutely lovely stop for lunch and some calm bro using and shopping. Have own his pottery sine…read morethe eighties and loved stopping by on a recent trip home. Smoked salmon sandwich was delicious, and my new purchases are in use in the kitchen already!

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