You can actually shop until you drop in Ireland – rural arts and crafts centers will entice you to spend some money, so will some of the largest and most modern malls in Europe! Find out where to shop, what to look out for and how to strike a bargain. Be it typical souvenirs or the latest European fashions.
Dublin
Dundrum Town Centre
“Dundrum Town Centre” is the name of a shopping centre located in Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland. It’s Ireland’s largest shopping centre with over 169 tenants, more than 80,000 square metres of floor space and over 3,400 car parking spaces.
Sandyford Road,
Dundrum,
Dublin 16.
Telephone: (01) 299 1700
Opening hours: 9:00-9:00pm (Mon-Fri), 9:00-8:00pm (Sat-Sun)
Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
If you are looking for a place to do all your shopping in one go, Blanchardstown is the place to head for. Shops range from cut-price “Tommy’s Wonderland” to exclusive BT2 and cater for the whole family. Services ranging from hairdressers to a medical center are available and even grocery shopping at a competitive price is possible.
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15
Telephone: +353 1 8221356
Opening hours: 9:00-9:00pm (Mon-Fri), 9:00-7:00pm (Sat), 10:00-7:00pm (Sun)
Jervis Centre
The Jervis Centre is a redeveloped site in the middle of Dublin, preserving some old architecture but looking thoroughly modern on the inside. Most shops are located around a central courtyard, covered with a glass dome.
125 Upper Abbey St,
Dublin 1
Telephone: +353 1 878 1323
Opening hours: 9:00-6:30pm (Mon-Wed), 9:00-9:00pm (Thu-Fri), 9:00-7:00pm (Sat), 11:00-6:30pm (Sun)
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
The Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in West Dublin is amongst the largest shopping centres in Ireland, part of a sprawling development in the Quarryvale area. Conveniently situated right next to the junction of the M50 and the N4 and providing ample free parking it is a popular shopping destination.
Fonthill Road,
Clondalkin,
Dublin 22
Telephone: +353 1 616 0212
Opening hours: 9:30-7:00pm (Mon-Tue), 9:30-9:00pm (Wed-Fri), 9:30-7:00pm (Sat), 11:00-7:00pm (Sun)
Powerscourt Town House
Powerscourt Town House is Dublin’s strangest shopping mall. Created by combining old buildings and a (glass-covered) backyard area it defies all attempts at description and has to be seen.
59 South William Street
Opening hours: 10:00-6:00pm (Mon-Fri), 10:00-8:00pm (Thu), 9:00-6:00pm (Sat), 12:00-6:00pm (Sun)
Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
Located in the heart of the most prestigious shopping area of Dublin City, surrounded by history and youthful energy, this is a large indoor shopping centre with over 100 outlets where a visit is a must for any Dublin’s City Centre visitor.
Stephens Green West,
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353 1 478 0888
Opening hours: 9:00-7:00pm (Mon-Wed), 9:00-9:00pm (Thu), 9:00-7:00pm (Fri-Sat), 11:00-7:00pm (Sun)
Galway
Corbett Court Shopping Centre
It is built on an historic site which in the past housed an Army Barracks for her Majesty the Queen of England. The place is breathing history and has plenty tourist attractions such as the old Galway Walls, Kennedy Park, Lynches Castle, Spanish Arch and Galway City Museum. While you are there you can also enjoy the many cafés, bars and restaurants and as a reminder a trip to Corbett Court is a must for any visitor to Galway.
Williamsgate Street,
Galway
Telephone: +353 91 565 151
Opening hours: 9:00-6:30pm (Mon-Wed), 9:00-9:00pm (Thu-Fri), 9:00-6:30pm (Sat), 12:00-6:00pm (Sun)
Galway Shopping Centre
It is one of the best shopping destination in Galway as it is the largest shopping centre west of the Shannon.
Headford Rd,
Galway
Telephone: +353 91 561 803
Opening hours: 9:00-6:00pm (Mon-Wed), 9:00-9:00pm (Thu-Fri), 9:00-6:00pm (Sat-Sun)
Eyre Square Centre
Eyre Square Centre is Galway City’s liveliest and most attractive meeting place, incorporating over 60 local and international stores.
Eyre Square,
Galway
Telephone: +353 91 568302
Opening hours: 9:00-7:00pm (Mon-Wed), 9:00-9:00pm (Thu-Fri), 9:00-7:00pm (Sat), 11:00-7:00pm (Sun & Bank Holidays)
Cork
Blackpool Shopping Centre & Retail Park
The Blackpool Shopping Centre and Retail Park is one of the best places for Shopping in Cork. It has a huge open area in the Shopping Centre and a fine multi-storey park in the Retail Park across the road and access is excellent as well.
Williamsgate Street
Cork
Telephone: +353 21 439 1308
Opening hours: 9:00-6:30pm (Mon-Wed), 9:00-9:00pm (Thu-Fri), 9:00-6:30pm (Sat), 12:00-6:00pm (Sun)
Merchants Quay Shopping Centre
It is one of the top shopping destinations in Cork with a car parking available for up to 800 cars. With a big range of shops and services, Merchants Quay Shopping Centre has something for everyone.
1–5 Patrick Street,
Cork
Telephone: +353 21 427 5466
Opening hours: 9:00-6:00pm (Mon-Thu), 9:00-9:00pm (Fri), 9:00-6:00pm (Sat), 2:00-6:00pm (Sun)
