A couple of weeks ago we visited a few of the Quills Woollen Markets in the southwest of Ireland…read moreand bought a few items as well. At the one at 1 Main St, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, we purchased what we thought was a men's wool sweater. It certainly seemed to be priced as a wool sweater. It was a gift for a family member back home. We found it in the upstairs area of the store. We gave our family member the gift last night only to discover the sweater was made from polyester. What a disappointment. We never thought to actually read the tag (our mistake) because the area of the store seemed to imply that the goods were wool items. This was a bit of an embarrassing mistake. The sweater certainly wasn't priced how we would expect a polyester product to be priced. My advice is to try not to assume, regardless of setting. If you're looking for something authentic, be sure to check the item and tags (if any) thoroughly. The other items we purchased all seem to be as expected.

Pro: great Irish gifts, authentic Irish wool products, fabulous customer service…read more Con: wool products are a bit high priced, but it's well worth it. I would say this is not really a con because the price was reasonable compared to other Irish wool products. The wool seems like it was of higher quality too. I loved this store and the town!!!!!! Quills has friendly staff, and a very big store. There's lots of items for sale, knitted Aran goods from sweaters to beanies to scarves. They also sell traditional Irish gifts. They sell clothing and boots. I had the best experience shopping here. The staff are very knowledgeable about all the knitted goods, and explain the history behind it. As a tourist, this was my best shopping experience in all of the Republic of Ireland! Whenever I make it back to Emerald Isle, I plan on spending the day in Kenmare and visiting this lovely store! I only wish I took pictures of the inside. If you are looking for Irish knits, nice clothing, or other Irish gifts, Quills is the place to be! You can pay with your Visa or Euros.

Once upon a time, our motley crew was in search of good Irish wares. We found that the place had…read morechanged a great deal since our last visit just a couple of years ago, and was more "high-end" than before. Just a thought. The end.

Beautiful shop inside the Killarney Outlet Centre. It's an outlet to the Blarney Woollen Mills…read morechain for beautiful sweaters, coats, socks, and more. Sizes are limited to what is on hand so don't get too attached to something you see until you try it on (I'll miss not owning that beautiful coat). The staff was very polite and they participate in the "Tax Free Worldwide" program saving you the VAT. The prices are incredibly reasonable and the quality is amazing. Great place to pick up last minute gifts also.

We bought an Irish sweat jacket and sweater here. I couldn't find the size and color I like. The…read moresales lady was extremely nice. She called another store and ordered a delivery to send to my house in the US. She said shipping will take only about a week. So I should be able to receive when I get home. She also tells us to check out the shop across the street and gives us a good local restaurants suggestions.

Situated in the city center of Killarney, Christy's is a multi-level shop featuring women's…read moreclothings, house decor and like items on the first floor and a full blown souvenir shop on the second floor. It's kind of confusing from the outside and peering through the window, but I promise there is a whole different world up the stairs. We popped in due to one of their window displays, which featured a great shirt. We were on the hunt for this shirt and upstairs we went. We scooped up the shirt and a few other souvenirs for family, then made our way back out to the streets of Killarney. Overall, cool shop to wander around in whether you are looking for formal ladies goods or local souvenirs.

Product / Cost: (4) I stopped by last week while in Killarney after my friend and I had exhausted…read moreall the other souvenir shops in town. At first I was skeptical because Christie's looked a bit expensive from the outside, especially when compared to the small storefronts of the other souvenir shops in town. However, when I went upstairs to their selection of tourist goods, I was pleasantly surprised. There was a good selection of everything green and Guinness. The price was what attracted me the most because while the items themselves are oftentimes the same from store to store, the price fluctuates. Christie's had low, if not lowest, prices for the souvenir items I was looking for like pins, shirts, and boxers. Location: (5) Located right on the corner of Main and College Streets, Christie's is right at the intersection of all tourist activity; that makes it easily accessible and easy to spot. Service: (3.5) The male cashier upstairs and the female cashier downstairs were both relatively nice, though nothing special. Overall: If you are looking for souvenirs while in Killarney, definitely make a stop at Christie's.

We randomly stopped into this sweet shop on our way to one of the larger, more well-known souvenir…read morestores in Killarney, and to say I was impressed would be an understatement. The shopkeeper was absolutely charming--helpful, kind, and genuinely welcoming. She chatted with my daughter and me while helping us find exactly what we were looking for. Earlier that day, I had seen a sweater I loved at one of the woolen mills, but they didn't have my size. Shades of Erin had it, and the shopkeeper even helped me try it on. The prices were better than those at other stores we visited, and the selection felt thoughtfully curated. My daughter found a sweatshirt she loved, but they didn't have the right size in stock. Without hesitation, the shopkeeper popped down to their other store to check and ended up finding the perfect one for her. This shop provided one of my favorite memories of our trip to Ireland. I highly recommend stopping in.

Have the nicest Irish souvenir shirts. Convenient to anywhere in Killarney. Looking for a shirt to…read moretake home to my son, I kept seeing the same multi-manufactured shirts. Shades of Erin not only different designs but much better quality.

Very wide variety of items as TK (and TJ) Maxx are known for. Two floors of stuff. Very clean and…read moregood layout. If you like shopping for deals, this is your place!

Clean, organised & spacious. Great selection of products you…read morejust have to find them! Its in a great location right in the centre of Killarney town so it is super easy to get access to.

Huge huge fan. Massive selection, cheap pricing and trendy pieces.read more

In the center of Killarney town, this department store sells everything!…read more Prices are great and it seems there are always specials going on. The staff are friendly and helpful and efficient. There is only one place to check out, which some may be used to in such a large store but there are plenty of checkers so the queues go quickly.

I stopped in at this gift shop while visiting Killarney. I walked away with just a snow globe (€7)…read morefor a friend, but they have lots of different souvenirs to choose from. Their prices are pretty reasonable and the person working there was nice. He was walking around the store and restocking whatever needed to be restocked. He wrapped the snow globe I bought so it was a little more protected in my suitcase which I appreciated. This is a cute place that you can quickly walk through, so I would recommend it if you're looking for decently-priced gifts for loved ones!

I have visited this shop each time I'm in Killarney and always find something to buy . It's an old…read morefashioned gift shop , family run , cluttered with all kinds of everything and reasonably priced compared to other tourist traps.