7 Best Shopping in The Southwest, Ireland

Aran Sweater Market

Traditional fisherman's knitwear, designed and knitted in the Aran Islands, can be purchased here. You can acquire an heirloom-quality piece or buy knitting wool and patterns and make your own.

Kerry Woollen Mills

This mill was established here in the 17th century and still uses the original buildings. Its traditional woolen products, from knitting yarns to hats and capes, make great gifts. The property is signposted off the main road between Killarney and Killorglin.

MacBee's

This contemporary boutique stocks the best of high-end Irish and international fashion.

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Muckross Craft Center

Adjacent to Muckross House, the craft center has a wide range of gifts and clothing, as well as a resident weaver, a bookbindery, and Muckross Pottery where Margaret Phelan works on-site producing tableware in attractive glazes including her signature honey and blue collection.

Quills Woollen Market

Stop here for the town's largest selection of Irish woolen goods. Quills carries Aran knitwear, tweeds, linens, Celtic jewelry, and Irish gifts.

The Kilkenny Shop

Stocking a best-in-class offering of contemporary Irish craft that includes pottery, ironwork, woodwork, art, cut glass, and jewelry.

Variety Sounds

Visit this specialist music shop for Irish music and songbooks and a collection of Irish musical instruments including tin whistles and bodhrans.