2 Best Shopping in County Cork, Ireland

With the largest stock and the highest turnover of Blarney's crafts shops, this noted emporium sells everything from Irish-made fashion for men and women to Aran hand-knitted items to leprechaun key rings.

Etain Hickey is one of Ireland's leading ceramic artists, and her shop stocks the best of contemporary crafts from local artists, including her partner Jim Turner of Rossmore Pottery, and fair-trade sources.