Always enjoyable to visit a Patagonia store. The people who work there are very friendly and really…read morelove the products. There was a summer sale going on with some items up to 30% off. Very nice selection of items and exactly what you would expect of Patagonia.

I have been a long-time fan of Patagonia apparel. They excel by focusing entirely on apparel for an…read moreactive lifestyle, and they really do cover all the bases of that. From wicking underwear to base layers to shirts and pants to windbreakers to full on parkas, Patagonia can take you naked and outfit you instantly to face the harshest of climates. Their products are extremely well-made and last a long, long time. Which is a good thing, because there's no way in hell I could afford to shop here on a regular basis. Now, this location is an outlet, meaning they sell merchandise from past seasons at a reduced price. The prices are indeed reduced heavily, but the fact that the starting price is so high means the reduced price is still high. I took a look around the store and was dismayed that I couldn't even buy a single item. Even a bra was only reduced to 27 euros. Sad face. If you are a camping nut or just enjoy being outside, this place is worthy of a stop in. Their stuff is really excellent and fun to just look at a wish for, as I do. The main drawback is that, because it is an outlet, you don't have as many options. You're definitely not seeing their full range, which is even more impressive.

Astonishing attentive staff, no request is too small or too much trouble…read more The shop is packed to the rafters (literally) with all things outdoorsey (yes, its a word).

Great informative evening here the other night. All about the Camino walk hosted by 53 and talk by…read moreCaminoways. Really big crowd arrived on the night. With a discount given after the talk on sales. After seeing these guys in the recent holiday show in the rds I took this second chance to ask more questions and a chance to see the crowd the would partake in such a walk. And I'll let you know yessss I'm doing the walk. Booking only a week off work so fingers crossed I can make the last stage walk of 220km. Would love to do more but work is my bread and butter This event seems to be regular so like 53 FB page or newsletter to be kept informed :)

Having moved to a massive new store near the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre in early 2010, Wheelworx…read morehas certainly made it's intentions known to be the best bike & triathlon store in Ireland! Owner Rob is one of the stalwarts of the Irish triathlon scene - both in terms of racing himself, and of sponsoring athletes around the country including pro triathlete Aileen Morrison amongst others. The store itself contains literally everything you'll ever need in terms of swimming, cycling and running - the only thing it's lacking is a massive sign asking patrons to close their mouths and stop drooling on the floor!! So basically, things that are great about Wheelworx: - the bikes - the staff - sponsorship of events and athletes - use of social media (very good at the old facebook stalking is our Rob!) This place is a pure gem!

€16 to change a tube in a wheel and two hours to do it! Daylight robbery! I only went here because…read moreit was close by and I needed it urgently. I will be back to my usual bicycle shop in future where the same job is carried out immediately for €10! The prices charged in Wheelworx are unjustifiable by any standards. They are lucky to be getting propped up by government incentives like the "Cycle to Work" scheme. Beware! P.S they didn't even replace tube like I asked only repaired it on the sly!!!!!

Had a great time shopping here. Adam was very helpful and gracious on helping me find things that I…read moreneeded. I would definitely come back here whenever I am in Dublin.

Unless you know exactly what you are looking for and do not dare to question the quality of an item…read moreyou intend to purchase ,you may have an ok experience in this shop. If however you shop around ,then come back again to confirm / potentially make a purchase and he (the old fella) recognises you .....then good luck . I agree with all the other one star reviews and would seriously question the five star ones ....... 50 years in the business and he still hasnt realised that a customer could also know something about product . Very rude and quick to unleash his wrath .....a far cry from what this shop used to be .....ill never set foot in the place again !!

I heard of O'Meara Camping Centre only very recently and when we needed to replace a small gas…read morecylinder for our up and coming camping adventure, we swung by Crumlin for a look into O'Meara's. And we were so glad we did. Not only did they have the gas, but they had this excellent fold up trestle table. Something we've needed for a good while now and definitely for this trip we've planned. 79 EUR for the table and 22 EUR for the gas. The place had masses of stuff for everything caravan and camping. There was a super comfy fold-up chair that we almost came away with also. A few gripes: it's a bit cramped and messy in places. Also the display of prices could be improved greatly. But there is no real need to go rooting in the shop, as the gentleman who served us told us if something is on their website, it's in the shop. So browse online and then go collect what you're are after. Or have it delivered. There is parking on-site. When you turn in off the road, drive through the first yard and down the right hand side of the first building. You can't miss it.

Camping? Really?…read more I'm picturing bugs and accidentally peeing on electric fences and eating burnt yet uncooked sausages and Irish weather; I am picturing Carry-On Camping without the fun bits. My wife is picturing a ladybird book about scouts and roasted marshmallows and songs around the camp fire. The truth will probably be somewhere in between (peeing on roasted marshmallows and eating burnt un-cooked scouts). Having decided to do this I am left with the logistics or organising a camping trip, first and foremost is of course, the TV. Oh, and a tent. Off I go then to O'Meara Camping and put myself into the incredibly capable hands of the staff there who recommend a suitable tent (4 man for 60Euro) and a couple of other bits. They can see I am a novice and really look after me, they are brilliant. The shop is huge and includes a display room where all the bigger tents are set up for you to view. The shop is at the back of a small industrial estate, the website says to tell your GPS to go to 159 Crumlin Road but neglects to tell you what to do once you get there. The answer is to look across the road to the school, look to the left of the school (as you face it) and there you will see a small entrance to the industrial estate... an in you go. I can't see O'Meara Camping becoming a regular destination, but only because it doesn't sell burgers and fried food, for those times when I do need camping and out door stuff, it will be my first port of call from now on.

This is a good place for getting bags or backpacks if you're semi-serious about using them. The…read moreschool-bags and rucksacks sold here are of better quality than those sold at other bagshops in the city centre, and last longer. A rucksack I got here about 5 years ago is still going strong and it has been subjected to a reasonable level of abuse and travelling. On saying that I agree with Mary that if you're going to be climbing Alps or Andes or something like that you might need to go to a more serious camping store. However K2 does the job for those of us with lesser expectations of our exertions!

K2 is a great store for those looking for cheap gear. Maybe you're new to camping and don't want to…read morespend a lot of money on stuff that you might only use once. Maybe you're going car camping or to a festival for the weekend. You're not going to need anything major, just a cheap ole tent, a backpack, maybe some boots for a bit of hiking and a rain jacket of course. K2 has all that you need, and nothing is going to break the bank. I do think it is hilarious that the store is named K2, which is the second highest mountain on earth after Everest. Absolutely nothing sold at this store would withstand the conditions on K2. Imagine trying to sleep up there in a tent that cost 14 euros. Ha!

I bought a pair of expensive hiking boots there in December last year and quickly found out there…read morewas a size problem. There was no problem with the return. Unfortunately I had another problem with a serious defect in the replacement boots while walking the Camino. Again there was no problem when I returned. They gathered the facts and agreed to replace the boots with a new pair. The customer service was friendly and helpful and common sensed! Ian in particular was great to deal with. Great place to shop.

I needed wetsuit booties and I got wetsuit booties…read more I immediately sought out a sales person after I stepped through the door and they brought me through my bootie options. Then I was brought my size for a try in the booties I opted for and they seemed right. I tried the next size down just to be sure. And I was. Bish bash bosh, booties got. (I love the fact they are called booties, makes me smile every time) To be honest my visit here today was rushed (as I was tight on time and knew what I wanted), but it appears to have a lot going on in the store. The Great Outdoors brand is a bit pricey though, this and their other main store around the corner are the only shops of their types on this side of town and they know it. But the staff know their stuff and they do stock a good range of gear.

So good to actually have a proper Nike store in the area! Big fan of all kinds of Nike sports gear…read morebut it's often the price that puts me off, here however, they've solved the problem. A pair of runners that's worth 107 euro in most other sports shops, here you can get them for roughly around 55. Now keep in mind that not everything here will be half price but it most certainly will be cheaper. Definitely worth a look. Would have been nice to actually get it inside the shopping center but the West End spot suits it well. It's a very nicely laid out space with plenty of room. This is great due to the variety of stock they have on hand. Any major sport you think of, Nike will have something for it. Staff are friendly too, never had any issues. They seem talkative, attentive and ready to help.

Great store with experienced and very helpful staff. This is a heaven for any athlete, runner,…read morefootball player or anyone who just loves the brand. The store layout and design reflects the nike brand excellently. As it is a factory outlet you really do have to drop in by chance on the right day to get the best bargin. For example I got a pair of Pegasus 31's for only €33 one day ! In my size too! All because there was a sign over the rack that said "Take an additional 20% off the lowest ticketed price. I also love the face that changing rooms have a big picture of the great Steve Prefontaine on the wall-thats what brings me back!