SHOPPING
St.
Patrick’s Street is the main thoroughfare with famous name
stores interspersed with distinctly local shops. At regular intervals
along the street are small lanes many of which offer a shopping adventure.
Merchants Quay Shopping Centre contains a treasure trove of shopping
options and is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the region.
Further along is Roches and Dunnes Stores — two famous
names in Irish retailing. Specialising in Irish handcraft jewellery
is Mahony's, located in the shopping centre.
Quills Woollen Market offers the latest and traditional fashions
in knits and woollens. For a ‘new you’, Goodbodies
in the Savoy Centre provide natural skincare treatment and products.
Notable fashion houses include Moderne for leading female fashions,
Warehouse and Vero Moda. The Dressing Room in Emmett
Place carries many of the top class fashion labels. Mens styles are
well catered for in Fitzgeralds, Mannix & Culhane
and Gentlemans Quarters — all worthy of inspection. A good
choice of celtic jewellery is available at Michel and Philip
Burkley and for traditional Irish knitwear Erin Country Knitwear
has been manufacturing quality aran handknits since 1964. Their three
shops at Blarney, Kenmare and Sneem are also stockists of exclusive
knitwear and sweaters.
Off Patrick's Street you will find many small streets with an amazing
variety of stores. Some notable ones are Naphisa Boutique which
specialises in top quality fashion from some renowned fashion houses
featuring the latest in womens styles without the big price tag. Also,
Emerald China & Glass Centre which is ideal for sourcing
gifts. Here also is Nora Cronin with distinctive fashion styles.
