We encountered a little bit of rain so we decided to do some souvenir shopping. Griffins Gift Shop…read moreis small and jammed packed with every item that a tourist may want to purchase. We purchased a nice scarf and some Guinness mugs during our visit. They had some nice rosary beads and costume jewelry for sale. The shirts were average but there was a nice selection. The best part of the shopping experience was when the local cat came in and toured the shop looking for a quiet place out of the rain. The sales clerk was very pleasant.

Cozy little gift shop packed full of souvenirs and related items. So much to see right in front of…read moreyou, almost like you're swimming in it! Employees are courteous and helpful.

Absolutely wonderful shop and working mill. I got there…read morejust before closing and the ladies there were very accommodating, even bringing me back into the mill for a tour (despite it being closed for the night). There was a huge selection of knit and woven goods, including some very soft blankets that were woven and felted on site. The sweater selection was less than some nearby outlets but quality was great. There was also a much more varied selection of yarn. The ladies were nice and chatty as we picked what we needed and checked out. When she learned that I wanted to attempt my first knit project with one of the hanks, she even found some needles to gift me! The store handled VAT and shipping, so it was very easy to buy things and send home without worrying about customs or duty free counters at the airport.

From the owner: This historic woolen mill has been in production since 1760. Family run and owned, on site we dye,…read moreblend, card and spin wool into yarns. We have 30+ colors of Aran knitting wool in our shop. Tweeds ,blankets, throws , capes and scarves etc. are woven in the weaving shed. Our extensive range of woven and knitted products are available in our mill shop where customers are welcome and can witness the production process.

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.

This is a really cute and unique gift shop. They have all kinds of everything here, rocks (of…read morecourse) of all shapes and sizes and from all different places. They have jewelry, decorations, candles, you name it. A great little spot to pick up a gift for someone. There is a lovely cafe at the back which serves a great selection of cakes and coffees. Staff were very friendly. I popped here on a very wet day, and warmed up with coffee and a slice of lemon drizzle cake. A latte, flat white, slice of lemon drizzle and a slice of apricot and almond cake €13.20. Yummy.

Your basic touristy rock shop, with rocks and minerals from all over the world. The typical North…read moreAfrican trilobites, polished stones of no intrinsic interest for anyone over the age of 8, geodes from Brazil, etc. Probably of the most interest to the visitor was a small display on the back center that consisted of minerals found in Ireland. If you're looking for that, this is a good stop. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have some of the local fossils, some of which were abundant in the paving stones at the Cliffs of Moher park. In fact, we stopped to buy those--but they are probably not of interest to the types of tourist that this shop is geared towards. I did find a dark chocolate whiskey candy bar here, which I enjoyed. They do have a little coffee shop with desserts and pastries...a bit incongruous with the concept of a rock and gem shop.

Sweet Pea Dingle has the cutest lay out in an adorable little store. The merchandise is set up in a…read moreway that inspires you to shop. They have everything to help you find the perfect gift. The staff is welcoming and friendly. We found beautiful Claddagh jewelry and locally inspired paintings, cards and other accessories here. I purchased some magnets and other trinkets at a fair price. I did not find the exact claddagh ring that I was looking for but the sales staff did their best to show me everything that may have been of interest.

I love this store and bought my favorite pair of earrings there. Sadly I lost one of them when I…read morereturned to the States. Wonder if they might still have this pair? Great place. Go check it out. It is a "sweet" store.

Aidi is an amazing jeweler of bespoke pieces done by hand using older, almost lost traditions. I…read moreended up getting two pieces, a hand-done knot and a tree of life simply because I couldn't decide on just one. Aidi will work with you to make sure you get a piece you will love and treasure and have meaning for you. And isn't that what jewelry should be about? Definitely will order from him again!

Very impressed with the initial reply to my inquiry and how easy it was to discuss custom orders…read more The craftsmanship is exquisite and meticulous, the prices very reasonable and I am so happy to work Aidi on a personal piece for myself and my husband. International shipping and ordering is very easy.