ALDI 19.08.10…read more Why should one pay €6.95 for 340gm of honey when I can get 454gms of it for €1.99? Some price difference. The cheaper one was bought in Aldi, had the Irish tricolour marked on it and was called Kilcrea Gold. The more expensive one, Deise Honey, was produced on a farm in County Waterford. ALDI'S Aldi's and Lidl have changed shopping habits in Ireland over the last decade. Aldi's are the nearest to me and are used in conjunction with Dunnes Stores. The foreign discount supermarkets have often been accused of importing much of their food but a glance around the shelves in Aldi will tell that much has changed in that regard. The Irish symbol is very prominent indeed. Bought some Irish Organic yoghurts there the other day but it is their sausages I'd like to highlight. I always thought that O'Flynn's Gourmet Sausages were well priced at six for a fiver but you can get six Brannan Irish Jumbo Sausages, with garlic and herb, for just €1.99 in Aldi. The Aldi ones are somewhat smaller but this is good value. They wouldn't be good value of course if the quality wasn't there but my experience suggested that it is. Cooked them up and had them with the Country Baguette from Tom's Bakery, one of my favourite breads. Have you tried them? What did you think?

I am from Germany and I know how fast the Aldi Employees are over there. The staff here is not only…read morefast, but also always friendly and helpfull. Parking space is never a problem, a gas station (not Aldi) is just around the corner. Good spot!

I am not entirely sure if should give this 5 stars of 0 based on the fact wifey riffled the shop…read moreand walked away with a cardigan, sweater, throw and a scarf and I walked away with a bloody great hole in my credit card. Anyhow, the staff were really friendly, not pushy, helped us a lot and their selection of locally made garments was pretty impressive. If your in the area be sure to stop in but cancel your cards before you do just in case :-)

Very difficult to deal with. The return policy is…read moreunacceptable, you must pay for shipping both ways. There is no way to work with these people. Do not do business with them!

Took the kids in here at the start of the school year and found the staff to be quite helpful. The…read moreshop was quite busy but we weren't waiting long and the lady who assisted us was excellent with my kids who always hate trying on shoes! She made it fun for them and we left with 3 new pairs of shoes (one for each child) for less than 70 euros which was great considering some of the prices we'd seen elsewhere

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!

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

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!

This shop refills and sell printer cartridges.They also print and develop photographs, sell…read morestationery, printers, cameras etc. and take passport photos. They do faxing, laminating, copying etc. The shop also serves as a DHL drop-off depot which is very useful. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient, particularly Declan who goes out of his way to help you.

Just north of the river in a small side alley you will find this fantastic flea market…read more Think 60´s 70´s and 80´s as apposed to car boot sale. There are various stalls all located inside what I guess was a parking garage and all have some slightly different wares on offer. Some quite kitschy, some quite odd and some downright cool. I wish we had more space to take stuff home with us but unfortunately my baggage allowance is full so I will leave it all to you Corkers. This is a real gem and a great place to potter around for a half hour or so, but only open on the weekends.

What do you need? Books? Cloths? Furniture? Then you better come to this flea market close to…read moreCurtain street in Cork! It is well organized and I promise that you'll find what you need. If you are into Vintage and 2nd hand, that is.