I went to Sligo for a hen party and stayed at the Glass house hotel which was lovely. On the…read moreSaturday we all went shopping and found the factory Outlet. I was delighted as the clothes were very different from all you see on the high street which a look the same and every town has the same shops. The clothes here were very affordable and different from all you see on the high street!

This review is for Yanks who stumble into Sligo and happen to pass by Mr. Mullaney's store. What a…read moreplace! Top quality clothing at, admittedly, top quality pricing, but the experience is well worth it. They know their products and they know and stock, only, the best. Best of all, John Mullaney, seems to know as much Irish-American history as anyone in Ireland and is happy to share his knowledge with his customers. I will return to the Mullaney Brothers, most probably via their internet site, to add to my small collection of Irish woolens, most of which are made from fairly local wool. There are hardly any top notch, independent clothiers left in the states anymore and a visit to Mullaney Brothers is not to be missed when in Sligo. It's a real treat to do business with a first class clothier. Warning: bring money.

This place is the real deal…read more Best quality products both machine and man made, whether clothes, linens, blankets. They have Irish trinkets in the front of the store too, some that I didn't see anywhere else. Make sure to have Mr. Mullaney himself fit you. A master.

An adorable little shop right downtown Sligo town. Great jewelry and gifts. They have some lovely…read moreart and pressed flowers, as well as artistic lamps, clocks, and other household items. They have some puzzles, adorable baby clothes and shoes. This is the perfect spot to get a unique gift for someone, or yourself!

The Cat and the Moon in Sligo is a great shop with friendly staff and unique items made in Ireland…read more You will find artwork, soap, jewelry, sun catchers, scarves, stuffed animals, cards, pottery and so much more. As a traveler I don't want to go to a department store or places that sell goods that I can find at home. This is just the kind of shop to find special items for yourself or loved ones back home. They stated that they can also ship to your home. This is a must see shop in Sligo!

This is a Fantastic Place to buy some Irish themed gifts. Its got a great selection of Irish…read moreJewellery. Fine Arts and Hand Crafts. I treated myself to a stained glass piece to hang in my window and catch the light and was lucky enough to receive a beautiful gift of one of the "children of Lir " figures from featured artish Rachel Quinn. The owner is a jewellery designer for over 10 years and you can order your very own designed rings etc. Upstairs is an art gallery which has two exhibits currently including NATURAL RHYTHMS by LINDA HUNT The Cat & The Moon Gallery is delighted to host an exhibition of limited edition prints by Linda Hunt,opening on Saturday July 12th at 12.30pm. Ends Aug 6th, 2008 Check out the Website for more info http://www.thecatand the moon.com

So I'm heading away soon on my first ski trip. Need to get the appropriate winter gear so I'm…read moreadvised to call into my local Tk Maxx (how is it spelled exactly???) Sligo is my nearest so call in around 11am on a weekday morning. Not a small store and reasonably tidy for my first visit after what I had heard about other Tk Maxx. Plenty of staff around but it's a kind of biblical system of retail ie "Seek and ye shall find". Found a nice ski jacket after about 5 mins but then the searching started. Staff were pretty helpful and after about 45 mins I had as much as I could get ski gear related. Thermal socks, long johns, pants, goggles, gloves and the jacket in a different colour (saving me another €30! with just a change in colour). Overall not a bad experience. Would take a bit of getting used to but as I was on a mission for that type of clothes they either had it or not. Not sure if I would just head in again aimlessly. Friendly girl on the check out made the whole experience worthwhile.

I'm just amazed it's still open. Sort of Grace Brothers meets Macy's Irish style. The staff are…read moreutterly charming and they stuff they sell has class. It is a labyrinth with stairs up and down leading to small interconnected rooms full of delights. They serve good food and wonderful coffee. Now I usually dislike shopping (outside food and drink) but when I'm in a place as wonderful as this it's a different story. It's one of the few places that sells Chanel No 5 perfume - Chanel are careful as to who can trade their merchandise - 100ml £100. It had the remnants of a Black eye Friday sale that included men's shoes. I am fussy about shoes. I like proper soft leather, the touch and the smell - including leather on the soles and heels. Shoes that are strong and clench your feet - shoes that demand enthusiastic brushing and polish or as I was growing up spit and polish. Proper nails in the heels and great stitching are vital too. If it's made in China footwear or India it's not going on my feet. Period. I found a pair that were perfect. Fitted like they were especially made just for me. £200 down to £75 and wonderful and now mine. They will mould to the shape of my feet over time and will be so much better when they do. Old shoes are like old friends - comfortable to be with. These places are from another time and we must support them for as long as we can as to lose them means it feels like we lose a piece of ourselves.

I am a scone snob and I have to say these are some of the best scones I've ever had! They are made…read morefresh daily on the premises and are usually available by 9:40am. Definitely worth trying either to grab & go or sitting down and enjoying with one of their lattes!