Oooh they got vibes here, and they're all good ones! Popped in on a weekend wander and this place…read morecertainly hit the spot! They had all the things the make my hear pitter patter. They had new releases, the classics, used books, discounted books. They also have a book buy back program which is fantastic, because we stan substantially! Simply put, they had everything I needed (eh..wanted but same same) And the staff was so very nice and cheerful. Go there! Loose yourself among the good vibes, beautiful bindings, and endless pages.

I'm convinced that it's impossible to be unhappy in a bookstore, especially if that bookstore is…read morethe adorable Vibes & Scribes! I have visited the local shop multiple times during my semester in Cork and each time I am delighted to get lost in expansive bookshelves! The shop has a great selection of both used and new books and makes buying lots of books easy with plenty of mix and match deals ensuring you get the most bang for your buck! Vibes & Scribes is one of those stores where you walk in not knowing exactly what you'll discover. I repeatedly find books that I've been meaning to read as well as books I've never heard of but want to dive into! I can't bring myself to walk past the shop without stopping in, especially on rainy days (which are common in Ireland) spent meandering downtown. The staff is also incredibly helpful and friendly. I remember on my first stop into the shop, the cashier asked my friend and I about how we were enjoying Cork and gave us some local recommendations for restaurants and live music. Next time you're looking for your next great read, you'll be able to find it at Vibes & Scribes!

While we were in Blarney, Cork, Ireland, we visited the largest Irish shop in the world!! Blarney…read moreWoollen Mills Baby!! This shop has been around since about 1823 (I believe). Pretty impressive! We only had about 30 minutes to browse Blarney Woollen Mills. In that time, Wifey found a very cool jacket to purchase at an affordable price point. In that time, she also forgot her sunglasses at the shop. We already faraway from the shop when she realized that she misplaced it. She immediately called the shop, but by that time the sunglasses were nowhere to be found. The employee who answered the phone was not very helpful or sympathetic though. Very sad and disappointing customer service!!! Despite the loss of my wife's beloved sunglasses, it was still an okay experience overall. This shop carrys all kinds of clothes, crafts, food, plus so much more. Blarney Woollen Mills is known as having the great Irish Shopping Experience after all. Absolutely check this place out after you kiss the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle of course. Just don't forget any of your possessions while you are here because chances are great that they will be unable to help you.

I remember visiting the Blarney Woolen Mills after the Blarney Castle when I visited Ireland back…read morein 2013. I remember it having all the souvenirs you could want, including wool - at reasonable prices. We visited again after Blarney Castle but we had limited time since it closes at 6 PM and we got there at around 5:30. I managed to find a cute little sheep stuffy for my daughter, and an ornament for my sister. I remember buying wool the last time I was here. If I had more time to shop, I probably would have done more damage, so maybe it was a good thing the store was at closing time.

BLARNEY IRISH CRYSTAL Spoke to Blarney Irish Crystal's Peter…read moreLee today. He told me that business was quiet but the Crosshaven man is expecting a general pick-up as 2010 unfolds. Have had a few dealings with this company over the years and have always found them courteous and efficient and very good at meeting deadlines (for presentations etc.). And the quality of the product is always admired by recipients. Company statement: "Blarney Irish Crystal engages in a proud tradition of cutting and engraving the very finest crystal, our master craftsmen have a unique reputation for designing presentation pieces, trophies and personalised gifts. Ideal for corporate presentations, sports awards etc. Special presentations have being made to Pope John Paul II and Michael Jackson to name but a few. We have launched a heraldic range of crystal glassware with access to over 1,000,000 family coats of arms and crests."

We visited Blarney Irish Crystal in 1991...we met Peter Lee and he sold us the beautiful bowl he…read morewas working on...Peter is a master craftsman thats FOR sure....If your like beautifully hand cut crystal you will love his work.. GORGEOUS

This store is a knitter/crocheter's dream! We were greeted at the door and given a nice rundown of…read morethe layout of the store. I was picking some stuff up for a friend and also getting stuff for me, so she helped me to find all the ones that they had on the list I had from my friend. I learned how to knit over a decade ago but unfortunately have forgotten how. I taught myself how to crochet last year, so I figured I'd pick up some things to motivate me to one day work up to a fancy project (and to actually finish a project...). It looks like I will also be relearning how to knit because I found a really pretty pattern that I'd like to try to replicate. It can be quite painful for the wallet, but the quality is better than what you could ever get at a chain store. Their yarn is so, so soft -- I'm so excited about my purchases! :D

Contacted them about a wrong order that cost me over $250. Wouldn't help me. At all…read more Love their yarn but won't buy from them again.

Typical Ireland gear…read more They have all the souvenirs you could want. Hats, shirts, jackets, gloves and magnets. I even saw baby clothes. The store is very clean. It is super organized too. Way to navigate the store. It wasn't too crowded inside. And staff members were friendly; they greeted us when we walked in. I wasn't looking for anything in particular when I went in, just browsing really. Pretty cute store. Prices seemed fair.

Friendly staff and lots of souvenirs to purchase to take home to all of your friends! A good…read morelocation and easy to find shamrocks, magnets and anything else on your list with competitive prices!

One of the best places in Cork. One of the best local, private bookshops in Europe.obviously a must…read morefor mystery fans.

Handy spot for back-to-school shopping and for browsing books and magazines. I used to work in the…read morecafe upstairs so spent lots of time peeking at the bookshelves. Staff are friendly.

A little bit too expensive but I do shop there as it has all my needsread more

Small bookshop, with partly secondhand and partly new stock. I've never been quite sure what the…read moreline was here - I think it's an anything goes bookshop. Prices are very reasonable, and with a bit of a rummage, you're sure to find something to take home.