The best fashion and gift stores Ireland

This multi-storey shop is full of fashionable clothes, cookery books, beautifully made souvenirs, really nice decorative items... And an excellent children's department. In short, one of the best places in town to find an original and quality gift to put in your luggage. The store also has a Vintage Market Floor (vintage accessories section) and a very pleasant café on the top floor, where you can taste some great vegetarian inspiration at an excellent price-quality ratio.

A soft nostalgia floats between the shelves of this bookshop, famous meeting place of the great Irish writers and intellectuals in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, this bookshop has since reduced its stock. However, it still has a certain charm, with its offer of second-hand books and its superb and well-stocked children's department. You can also have a coffee in the window, facing the Liffey. The lucky ones will dine at the eponymous restaurant that now occupies most of the establishment.

Know that Primark's story began in Ireland in 1969, under the name of Penneys! The English decided to change the name because he was too close to another sign in England, namely JC Penney. That's why in Ireland the shops are called Penneys, but make sure the offer is similar to the famous sign. Men's clothing, women, children and accessories are sold at ultra-minis prices. If you want to fill out your dressing room without paying too much, you're in the right place.

This large shopping mall designed on three floors houses dozens of shops under a beautiful glass roof. There is something for everyone: fashion (Benetton, Urban Kids, Best Menswear, Lifestyle Sports, Tie Rack, Quiksilver...), souvenirs (Celtic Spirit, Carroll's...), decoration (Dunnes Stores), handicrafts (Cactus), food (Gurman's Teas, Johnnie Cupcake...) and much more. And the architecture of the place alone is worth a look!

In the heart of Temple Bar, this pretty shop is full of original handicrafts, jewellery, posters, screen prints in the colours of Ireland and many ideas for souvenirs or decoration. Of course, all the artists exhibited in the gallery are Irish, and mostly from Dublin. The Little Wise Guy was particularly taken by the work of the artist Tara O'Brien, which is full of humour and roundness. An address that is really worth a visit, if only for the smiling welcome. Online shop too.

This brand has several stores in Ireland. In addition to beautiful sweaters, scarves or thick socks, it sells all the souvenirs and trinkets that it is possible to bring back. At the top of the shelves, you will find the famous Jameson and Guinness merchandise (t-shirts, glasses of all sizes, bottle openers, magnets...), FAI (Football Association of Ireland) clothing, polo shirts, scarves and rugby balls, but also the unavoidable O'Neill's cookies, traditional Irish music records, a lot of I love Dublin items, etc.

The Brown Thomas shopping center is THE Irish reference for chic and glamorous women's fashion since 1849. This department store, a sort of local Galeries Lafayette, is the most famous in the city. You will find all the big international brands and designers (Chanel, Tiffany's, Louis Vuitton, etc.) as well as Irish designers. It's beautiful, it's stylish, but it's really not cheap... except during the sales when prices are really broken! See you then in January and in June-July in particular.

" The Home of the Vinyl ", " No music, no life " - from the moment you enter the store, the little signs say it all. This is a music lover's paradise, with CDs, DVDs, books and rare vinyl for fans of independent, alternative and rock bands. You'll also find classic Irish music. From Pink Floyd to Lady Gaga, we've got it all! For almost 30 years, the success and professionalism of Tower Records, originally a Californian chain based in Sacramento, have been unwavering and have delighted Dubliners.

Book Upstairs is an excellent independent bookshop, the oldest in the city, where you can really get a good deal. The very competent staff will advise you among a very good choice of novels that you can't necessarily find in the big bookshops nearby. On the first floor of its beautiful Georgian building, Book Upstairs has a charming café and tea room where you can read or attend literary events organised by the bookshop. An institution.

Ireland's leading importer of American clothing, this shop specialises in 1970s fashion. But if flare cuts and pointy collar shirts aren't your thing, there are also some rare gems from the 1950s and 1960s, like cigarette pants and old school bowling. Flip has also created his own brand of retro clothing. A well known address in the heart of Temple Bar, which is a favourite for lovers of original saps and second hand pieces.

Eason is a chain of bookstores that can be found throughout Ireland. In the O'Connell Street store, the shelves of Irish literature, as well as guidebooks and numerous maps of the capital (and of the rest of the country) are located on the ground floor, next to the Gaelic language methods (notice to the amateurs!). The rest of the shop is a general store. Also many Irish and foreign newspapers and magazines. There are of course some French titles that will make you happy to find some reading material.

For those looking for rare Irish books, such as first editions of James Joyce or Yeats, this is the place to go. From 20th century Irish literature to a selection of history books, from the 17th century to the present day, you will find a wide range of books. If there are many bookshops in Dublin, this is certainly one of the best in the capital. In short, an excellent address where you can also find some old posters, old maps and superb plans. No need to warn you that these rare books have prices worthy of treasures.

An eclectic and contemporary collection of international creators including many Irish.

Louise Kennedy is one of the Irish designers recognized worldwide since 1983. Her evening and cocktail dresses are sophisticated and elegant and her wedding dresses are simple and original. And they are truly timeless creations. Lousie Kennedy has dressed crowned heads and international stars. Of course, the prices are as high as her reputation. The store itself is spread over four floors of a magnificent Georgian building in Merrion Square.

Waltons is the biggest music store in the Irish capital, home of U2. You can find almost any musical instrument, in any style (from the fluorescent pink violin to the triangle, including electric guitars), and all the scores that go with it to get in the mood when you get home. You can also choose between many typical Irish instruments. The shop's reputation became international when the Irish film Once, a key scene of which was shot there, won an Oscar.

Designer Mart is the largest market for Irish and foreign but Irish-based designers - crafts and fashion. This market in Temple Bar has about 50 stalls selling all styles of clothing and crafts. Every Saturday, you will find a lot of jewellery, bags, hats and other accessories. But you can also buy photographs, metal or glass sculptures, beautiful ceramic objects, etc.

This small book market - there are only four or five stalls - is held every weekend in the heart of the tourist district of Temple Bar, once the morning food stalls have given way. You can find second-hand books (novels, photo books, essays, for children), but also CDs and DVDs. Mostly in English, except for a few copies in the language of Molière if you are lucky. One thing is sure, it will be the occasion to slip an original souvenir in your suitcase when you come back home.

Under the slogan " big labels, small prices ", this large boutique located in the Ilac shopping center on Henry Street is the benchmark store for brand-name clothing (clothes, shoes, leather goods, etc.) and home furnishings at knock-down prices. In fact, the store offers up to 60% less than recommended retail prices. For shopaholics and home decor addicts... And especially bargain-hunters.