Top Things to Buy in Ireland
Aran Knitwear
Aran knitwear is often on the shopping list of those visiting Ireland, and with a little care it can be a very good purchase. Choose the right one and you will have a beautiful, useful and durable sweater that will be admired for...Read More >>
Irish Crystal and Glass
Irish Crystal is famous for its quality, craftsmanship and distinctive appearance, with the market leader, Waterford Crystal, a household name pretty much the world over. But to assume this was the only type of quality glass produced...Read More >>
Irish Cream Liqueurs
The most famous of these is of course Bailey's, and many would argue it is the best. But there are lots of others available too. The popularity of Irish Cream liqueurs has been a great boon to the beleaguered Irish dairy farmer,...Read More >>
Irish Tweed
Tweed has been produced in the Northern counties of Ireland, primarily Donegal and Tyrone, for many generations. Originally a cottage industry with entire families involved in spinning, dyeing and weaving local wool, it later mainly...Read More >>
Irish Lace
Lace is undoubtedly a luxury item but it was first made in Ireland as a direct result of poverty. During and after the famine years, in the mid 19th century, training centres were set up as a means of charitable assistance to the...Read More >>
The Claddagh Ring
This traditional Irish friendship or lovers ring gets its name from The Claddagh, once a small fishing village, now subsumed into Galway City. The earliest known version was created by Richard Joyce, a goldsmith, in the early 1700's...Read More >>
