FITZGERALD'S ELECTRICAL…read more Fitzgerald's is probably one of the longest standing electrical goods shops in the city centre. They do a good business in the Grand Parade. We were chasing a gas cooker recently and called there. The helpful assistant went to a good deal of trouble to get the information we required - we were looking for a non standard size. And we were certainly impressed with the courtesy and help though we eventually had to go elsewhere for a suitable appliance.

Excellent service at Skehard Road Pharmacy. It is one of the few independent Pharmacys in the area…read more The staff are incredibly efficient, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to help with any questions or concerns. It's clear that they genuinely care about their community and the people they serve. Whether it's a quick prescription pick-up or more detailed medication advice, the service is always personal, warm, and professional. You just don't get this level of care at the big chain stores. Highly recommend supporting this local business

One of the very few Independent pharmacies left in Cork…read more I've used it a number of times and always got excellent service and also the prices are reasonable. Good location, parking is available in Supervalu next door Recommended

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!

Wonderful, unique gift store in Cork (and Kilkenny) full of sweet treasures. Unique and handmade…read morejewelry from artist in Cork, and Cork made to go stainless steel cups. Christmas tree ornaments and purses. Candles local and other sophisticated choices. Beautiful pens and fountain pens, cute little children gifts and sweet perfume and nail polish combo gifts. In the back some books and other home goods. Also hen party gifts and travel gifts, beautiful wrapping paper. Just all out great place to poke about and find a gift for yourself or to give. Huge recommend. Plus the shop girls wonderful!

Nice place good prices and staff are friendly and helpful will go back again definitelyread more

COAL QUAY MARKET For most of 2010, you'll find the Saturday…read moreCoal Quay market at a new temporary location in Emmett Place, alongside the Opera House. Here you will see your usual favourites such as O'Driscoll's Fish (but be quick, they were sold out by noon yesterday), The Natural Foods Bakery and quite a few other food outlets as well as stalls selling shoes and boots and clothing and so on. The Cornmarket Street area is being renovated, hence the move to Emmett Place. The new location is also very central and also quite spacious.

On a flying visit to Cork City Centre I had a last minute prescription that had to be filled. No…read moreworries. Just off the shopping high street (and oh so close to the delightful English Market) Denis O'Leary Unicare Pharmacy is the sort of brightly lit, well laid out chemist to do the job. Una was the very helpful manager who assured me it would be no trouble at all to take care of my order, and to pop back whenever I was ready for pick up. It's a relief to know someone can take care of you when so far (ok, two and a half hours) from home. Besides the well stocked chemists counter, the pharmacy also offers a large range of beauty and well-being products. It's also well staffed, so if one staff member is busy there's another three on the floor happy to help.