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.
Dundrum Town Centre
Adress: Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16.
(01) 299 1700
Opening hours: 9:00-9:00pm (Mon-Fri), 9:00-8:00pm (Sat-Sun)
“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.
Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
Adress: Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
+353 1 8221356
Opening hours: 9:00-9:00pm (Mon-Fri), 9:00-7:00pm (Sat), 10:00-7:00pm (Sun)
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.
Jervis Centre
Adress: 125 Upper Abbey St, Dublin1
+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).
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.
Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Adress: 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)
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.
Powerscourt Town House
Adress: 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)
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.
Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
Adress: Stephens Green West, Dublin 2
+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)
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.
Corbett Court Shopping Centre
Adress: Williamsgate Street, Galway
+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)
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.
Eyre Square Centre
Adress: Eyre Square, Galway
+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)
Eyre Square Centre is Galway City’s liveliest and most attractive meeting place, incorporating over 60 local and international stores.
Blackpool Shopping Centre & Retail Park
Adress: Williamsgate Street, Cork
+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)
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.