JOULES OF KENMARE

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.

Inside Glenaran Irish Market in Kenmare

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Classic Irish Crafts and Aran Knitwear

Strand House

4.2(5 reviews)

55.3 km

Gayle and Fern spent a lot of time here checking out the sweaters and blankets, while Don and I…read moreadmired the other quality merchandise here. There's a really nice cafe upstairs that I believe was a missed Lunch opportunity. Downstairs could be construed as a tourist shop, but I think the quality is higher here, albeit at maybe a higher price point. I thought if felt more like a department store, and one that takes a little more time to fully appreciate the well organized selection contained within. Store staff were there to help, and pretty much waited until you asked or looked confused.

Visited today for lunch with a friend both of us had quiche , delicious. Any time I come here food…read moreand service is top class . Kudos to the most welcoming polite staff . Love your deserts especially your strawberry/rhubarb pie .

Save room for dessert

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Avoca Store & Café

4.1(8 reviews)

8.2 km

Cute items on the way over to Moll's Gap. I found the Achill Salt that I am in love with and the…read moreIrish Butter Fudge that I am obsessed with. The store has a lot of items and you will not be able to resist walking out without at least one item.

On a rare sunny, very off season day we decided to check out the Black Valley. As you rise up the…read moreKenmare side heading to the Ring of Kerry road you come upon this gem of a cafe/gift store. While the upstairs 'cafeteria' was closed for the season a lovely selection of hot food was available at the bakery counter. Kudos to the chef!!! Roasted red pepper soup, chicken crumble, and ham/cheese quiche served with a tarragon chutney were all delectible and eaten with a splendid view of the mountains. The staff were friendly and well able to answer all our questions. The only regret was having filled on the hot food we were not up to having what looked like a divine Lemon Curd Cake

An active loom and nearby television share the story of these yarns.

Blankets locally woven from woolen yarns.

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Brightly lit, one of the most pleasurable stops, well deserving of your visit.

B Young

4.0(1 review)

20.5 km

I stop in B Young whenever I'm in Killarey to check out the cute tops and dresses. Last time I was…read morethere, I came back with a pretty dress that was on the sales rack. Pretty clothes for smaller sized, younger women.

Teac Culainn

4.0(1 review)

44.7 km

Pretty big selection of clothes for such a small town. Lots of cute clothes with brand names:…read moreTommy, Roxy, etc. I like their selection of B Young clothing in here. Be sure to check out their sister store- the Round Tower Shoe Boutique. Note- I bought the red shoes I'm wearing in my profile picture at this store!

Mannix & Culhane

5.0(1 review)

76.0 km

I poked my head into the men's side on a hunch that it would be interesting. This was the best find…read moreI made in Cork! There is a huge selection of men's blazers/jackets as well as a good stock of shirts and ties. The owner. Mr. John Mannix is an expert fitter, and a great storyteller as well. His father opened the store in 1928 and Mr. Mannix has been running it since he was 19 (during the 1950s). You simply MUST go here!

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The Spinning Wheel

4.0(1 review)

14.6 km

This shop has been around for so very long. It's totally aimed at tourists, there is no reason for…read moreany local to ever go near the place as there is unlikely to be anything that you would use in there unless you're in the market for a sheep skin rug or something adorned with shamrocks. There is a real mix of what you can buy in this shop too, i mean it does not specialise in any one product, you can get jams or glass ornaments or pottery or Aran jumpers (and anything else Aran you can think of!) and any number of things that have leprechauns or Celtic designs printed on the side. One interesting thing about this shop is the old petrol pump outside the door, there is no petrol available in it and there has not been for years but it still stands there looking all lonely on the side of the road. It's just nice to imagine that at some stage in its life it was used and imagine what the cars looked like then! Anyway, hopefully its never removed, its an odd bit of history for Glengarriff.

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Kerry Woollen Mills

5.0(2 reviews)

25.6 km

A must visit when you're in the area. One of only two surviving woollen mills in Ireland. Yvonne,…read moreone of the owners, is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about their craft.

Chocolates, trinkets 'an warm wool... ;) down a small, pastoral road surrounded by sheep ----…read more This lit'l family run mill is an excellent stop enroute from Killarney to Dingle. It's been running for a couple hundred years... the kind of mill that we all miss seeing more of. be sure to keep an eye out for the small road signs along the N72 "Ring of Kerry", it's a quick turn-off, right quick off the main route.

Raising cloth

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Quills Woollen Market

4.0

(6 reviews)

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.

Glenaran

Quills Woollen Market

4.3

(12 reviews)

A Heartfelt Shoutout to Máura Burke!…read more I just had the most wonderful shopping experience thanks to Máura at the store! While browsing for an Aran Crafts sweater, I was greeted by her warm and friendly smile that instantly made me feel welcome. From the moment I walked in, Máura went above and beyond to understand what I was looking for. I shared my budget and preferences, and she listened attentively before offering me a couple of stunning options. I immediately fell in love with a beautiful side zip hoodie featuring a heart pull zipper--absolute perfection! What truly stood out was the genuine care Máura showed throughout the process. There was zero pressure to buy, just pure enthusiasm for helping me find something special. It's rare to encounter such phenomenal customer service that makes you feel appreciated as a customer! Thanks to Máura, I walked away with a sweater that I absolutely adore! Thank you for making my shopping experience so memorable.

After a recent dinner at Bricín, we all went next door to look at woolen products a Quills. As wool…read morelamb figures seem to be a rage, Gayle bought a cute set for the house, while I settle for a "Good Craic" magnet. Don and Fern were more seriously into woolen shawls and blankets, so I had time to wander around a bit more. One interesting discussion I had with a nice store clerk, was why gloves in Ireland seem to be all be "one size fits all"? Irish folks and tourists don't have big hands like I do?

Christys

3.8

(5 reviews)

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.

Skellig Gift Store & Heritage Gallery

4.0

(5 reviews)

WARNING! DONʻT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY ON LINE! They are extremely dishonest. I ordered a…read moresweater and same day discovered my card info was stolen. I immediately contacted my bank to cancel the card. I then contacted Skellig and asked them to cancel the order. They refused, even after I explained the situation. They said the order had already been shipped. I highly doubt that. I told them if they shipped it I would not accept delivery which I did not. My credit card company issued me a temporary credit. Two months later they called me back and said that Skellig denied receiving the return sweater, and that I would have to pay the full amount over $100. So now I have no sweater and still have to pay for it because Skellig lied.

I just ordered a men's aran sweater from them delivered to the US and I'm very pleased with the…read moreprice and quality. The color (blackwatch) is gorgeous too. It took a couple of weeks to come, but it's more than worth it.

Tadhgs Boutique

(1 review)

Service selection and the value!! We went to Ireland bought the boots and was hoping to buy more…read moreon line!

Blarney Woollen Mills

3.5

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.

TK Maxx

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.

Quills Woollen Market

(1 review)

I found Qulls at Glengarriff a wonderful shopping experience. They were extremely helpful and the…read moreshirts that I bought for my husband were absolutely perfect. In fact, I want to get in touch with them, so that I can buy him some more and get them sent out to Australia. Well done - Qulls in Glengarriff!

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