BRENNANS COOK SHOP Want something for the kitchen? Then you…read morehead for Brennans Cook Shop in Lower Oliver Plunkett Street, the one stop shop for cooking utensils, baking tools and much more. They even have a Kids Summer Camp Cooking School. Called there the other morning and met two smiling ladies. Stated my requirements and they moved off confidently to get it. But, believe it or not, they didn't have it. I was told it was on order and would be there in a few days. I think they were more disappointed that I was. Still, I enjoyed my friendly visit. I have been there in the past and will be there in the future. They usually have what you want and provide their service with a smile and a chat.

Great place to buy seasonal decorations for your house. Staff are very friendly and answered all…read moreour questions. Hanley's is in a great location in Cork, looking forward to going back again. Also, the coffee here is AMAZING

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.

Lovely little garden centre, loads of parking. Not just garden centre. Also has lovely restaurant…read morelooking out on lee valley and the river.. Had yummy toastie sambos following by yummy apple tart. Lovely setting for restaurant. Little robin sat on our window looking in till we gave him some bread and gobbled up same. Centre has loads of home ware things too which is lovely :)

We live in the United States and wanted to send my sister's goddaughter a special bouquet of…read moreflowers to wish her good luck in her upcoming medical testing examination. The flowers arrived fresh and beautiful and bountiful and just as described. Cork Flower Studio even managed to find a Good Luck Shamrock to add to our special message. Justine at Cork Flower Studio was extremely helpful and experienced. The flowers were delivered in a timely fashion and as you can see from the photo we were extremely pleased with the selection and proportion for the value. Cork Flower Studio is a gem on the Emerald Isle and we would definitely place future orders with them.

Cork Flower Studio went above and beyond to help me (in Boston, Ma) surprise my niece on her…read morewedding day in Cork City. Justine was a pleasure to work with despite the short notice I gave her! The bouquet was beautiful and unique and a complete surprise to my niece! She liked it so much she also used it at the reception at the hotel! I was so happy and grateful to Justine and The Cork Flower Studio. I would definitely recommend this florist!

DELIA'S KITCHEN Delia's Kitchen is a small cluttered kitchen…read moreshop but very central and very well stocked. Called there the other day, looking for a tea strainer (for my loose leaf tea from Little Buddha in McCurtain Street). I had one look at the shelves and decided to ask rather than poke around. No bother. The helpful friendly assistant found not quite the strainer with handle but a globe type with chain than you hang over side of cup. Could see it would do the job just as well, paid my €3.50 and left a happy customer. Lucky really that we've got two such shops in town, Delia's and Brennans (in Oliver Plunkett Street). 3 Careys Lane Cork Co. Cork (021)4271982

Wonderful selection of fresh flowers and so reasonable!…read more The Lilys were divine and lasted forever with their beautiful perfume. Lovely helpful ladies work there!

All of my wedding flowers were done by Daisy Chain in September, and I couldn't be happier with…read morethem! Brenda at Daisy Chain was an absolute gem to work with and made the process so smooth and easy even when we had the challenge of planning a wedding in Kinsale from New York. She stayed within my budget, brainstormed ideas on how to make all of the flowers special and worked magic to make the most gorgeous bouquets I've ever seen. I really loved the experience working with Daisy Chain and would recommend them to anyone. :)

Always got flowers here, but got a bunch of flowers for €65 for Mother's Day and the colours were…read moreawful together and they didn't even last a week... So annoying as I ordered them a week before hand, and expected good quality flowers to be put in the bunch..won't be returning to this florist again which is a pity as the staff are nice and I liked supporting them for special occasions