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This original Elverys on Suffolk street feels like it's been around forever, open since 1847. Its…read morepretty much the best stocked sports shop i've ever been too. Although they've expanded in a big way across our little Island, this Dublin city centre store still is sill the best of the lot. From Leitrim GAA Jerseys to Connaught sweatshirts and the latest football strips from the UK and beyond. They do more then the above though, with Elverys stocking everything from Archery equipment to darts as well equipment for lesser played sports, in Ireland anyway, such as cricket and squash. Worth a look if your looking for that hard to find county jersey or if you take up baseball.

I used to be a big basketball player. I just couldn't get enough of the sport, I would play for…read more5-6 hours a day, and then go back to the gym at night to do some shooting practice. There was just one little thing that I didn't like ... conditioning. Now don't get me wrong I didn't have any problem running, etc while playing basketball, it's these little things that they make you do at the end of practice called suicides. I think the name says enough in itself. It's a dreadful line drill. Anyways that has always cemented in my head that running is punishment. So last year I foolishly took on the task of trying to run the Flora Women's mini-marathon, ok I was only planning on running like 2 miles and walking the rest. Since moving to Ireland the only running shoes I had were shipped over to me by my mom because I just found it so difficult to find a shop with a good selection of women's shoes that weren't outlandishly priced. A runner friend of mine recommended stopping into Mick Dowling's. I was amazed at the selection and how helpful the staff were. They even set me up with some other gear that I would need to make sure my training went off well. Now unfortunately for my training, the pub was right near the gym, and instead of encouraging our training my friend's boyfriend encouraged our drinking. Oh well, at least I have the gear the next time I decided to take up running.

Being a little tight fisted when it comes to gym memberships (I know I'll only go and feel terrible…read morewatching the fit people do stuff without breaking a sweat while I die of breathing difficulty after 20 minutes on a treadmill! so why pay a premium to be depressed!) I thought I'll pick up some stuff for at home to get in shape instead of watching t.v. And thats exactly what I did, I picked up the stuff! Although it doesn't scream SPORTS, COOL, FITNESS, the shop is basically where the people who actually know what they're doing work. It's the equivalent of the gym in Rocky 3 that Apollo brings Rocky to before he fights Clubber Lang. Whereas the previous flashy training areas in the movie would be your Champion Sports! No matter what the sporting ambition is the staff can help you, whether it's how big the studs on your football boots or cross country running shoes should be to what protein shakes/drinks will give you the results you want. I went for the punchbag and gloves combo, reasonably priced and easier to ignore than a treadmill in the corner of a room it was the perfect choice for me! Great shop with a shockingly large selection that I still go back to when I need sports stuff (however rarely that is).

They seem to have a constant sale going on here! You can do well if you happen to fit the goods on…read moresale. Today I happened to fit the size 9 assics that were on sale, 60 euro... not bad at all!

This place does a roaring trade in rugby gear for three reasons: Firstly it's the official Leinster…read moreRugby kit place thing-a-ma-bob; secondly, it's at the epicentre of a large number of big rugby schools, not least of all the rugby academy they pretend is a school, Blackrock College; and thirdly this is where lots of south side mom's* go shopping. I bought an Irish rugby jersey here for our disappointing last World Cup. I had to buy it in kids, age 10. How embarrassing is that?! Now, I'm twenty-three, five foot nine (and a half, mind you,) and I weight nearly seventy kilos. I demand that Canterbury present to me a ten year old that size. Now. See, they can't! Still, it's a good gag, I've gotta give it to them there. They really had me on that one. I suppose it's in the ethos of the sport too, so fair play, fair play. The staff here are friendly, it's Irish owned and they know there stuff in particular when it comes to rugby stuff. Four stars. *and Dad's but it doesn't sound as good that way :)

Not one of the best sports shops around. It also happens to be the main official Leinster rugby…read morestore, but that's so inconsequential, I'm going to leave that aside and concentrate on the non-Leinster-related-paraphernalia side of things. Not that there's much, it's a fairly small space. And they've taken up outside with Jansport bags (very nice for backpacks or what have you, but in space this small, you'd think they'd want to minimise superfluity, not expand it...) They've got the basics I admit, gumshields, rugby shirts, shin pads and the like. Not the best range of footwear, which, unless you do something like martial arts or swimming is kind of a big deal) and their swimwear isn't the broadest choice either, which is odd considering that one of the biggest clubs in Ireland is based around 10 minutes away so you'd think that could be a bit of a draw. My advice? Go to Lifestyle in Dún Laoghaire.

If there is one thing you will see lots of in Yelp reviews, it is accounts of bad service in bars,…read morerestaurants and shops - I've don't it myself on more than one occasion! You only notice service in a shop when it is very bad or very good, it is usually taken for granted if it is anything else... which is probably fair enough. Staff are not there to be your best friend, they are there to do a job. But there are times when service is noteworthy for all the right reasons, in this case, EXCEPTIONAL, I think it only fair to shout it from the roof tops. So, that's what I'm doing. I didn't catch his name but the guy who served us was nothing less than exceptional - he was engaging, professional, fast and managed to juggle 3 customers at the same time (trying on runners etc...) without making anyone feel like they were getting anything less than 100% of his attention. Amazing the sort of difference that sort of thing will make to your day!

Good sale rack with kids and adult sizes at the moment…read more It is a small enough store but the staff are friendly and helpful. The prices are a bit steep but like I mentioned they have a sale rail a lot of the time so some bargains can be found.

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In a previous life I used to a soccer player and coach, seriously. I took it very seriously too, I…read moresaved a long time to get my first Diego Maradona boots and I know that a part of Maradona transcended into my feet. So this place took me down memory lane, I still get excited by football/soccer shops. I love the smell and the different coloured strips. This place has everything you need as a football fan or player. Extensive selection of jerseys, boots, balls etc. Also very reasonable prices compared to the bigger branded stores. When I was there they were having a 50% sale off a lot of products.

This giganto version of well known city centre retailer, Elverys is in the new block of the area…read morecode all to itself, Dundrum town centre. Its pretty massive inside and split over two floors. I found the place a little too big, any shop where you feel like an ant can't be good. The staff were helpful enough though as I wandered around like a lost child. All the usual fitness gear as well as overpriced GAA, football and rugby Jerseys too.

In my experience this Elvery's store has stuff you won't find in some of their more local branches…read more It's bigger than you would think from the outside and is in a handy location, just off the end of Grafton Street on Suffolk Street. As you might expect, it's jam packed with all sorts of sports equipment and fashions. As well as all the usual sports paraphernalia commonly used on this island, I'm told this is the place to go for more specialist items, if you're into the more niche sports. I was looking for some sporty Christmas presents that I was finding hard to locate in Dublin, so my search brought me to this shop and the visit was exceedingly successful. They'll order stuff in for you too, if they can. All in all, I was one happy Christmas shopper - thumbs up Elverys.

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 :)

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.