Amazing service. I rang to find a book series tha I was unable to find online and was an essential…read moreChristmas gift. Kennys had it found in their store and posted out and with me the next morning. totally saved a little girls Christmas!! thank you so much

I'd ordered a book from Kennys via AbeBooks and everything was very positive; it was shipped…read morepromptly, it was packed very well and the book is in perfect condition. Also; when I'd e-mailed them at one point, the response was very prompt and polite.

This small museum and shop is so cute. It's located on the Main Street inside one of the original…read morebuildings. They had so many different Claddagh rings! All were beautiful with detailed workmanship. Prices were comparable. The small free museum inside had lots of information. It also had antique rings, the smallest Claddagh ring and many pieces of history. The staff were knowledgeable and nice.

The people who work at this store are extremely rude and like to embarrass their customers! I saw…read morethis store online and thought it would be great. I was shocked by the lack of customer service and rudeness. I would encourage you to look anywhere else for a Claddagh ring or any jewelry. I ended up not buying a Claddagh ring at all on my trip because of my experience with the woman at the counter. Wow!

Eating a fabulous meal at Dock 1 restaurant in Galway, one of the servers to come by the table had…read morethis beautiful compass necklace on. I really liked it so I complimented her on it. She happens to also work at a shop that sells the necklace and told my friend and I where we can get one. She even called the store for us and let us know there was only one in stock in sliver, hers that I liked was in gold. We walked over to the shop and ended up spending more time in there than we thought! Such beautiful jewelry! I almost changed my mind to a different necklace that said "Success" on it, but ended up going back to my original compass necklace which is what brought us there. My friend and I tried on various different pieces and really we could've spent all of our money here! Needless to say about 400 euro later between the two of us, we left. And she said that she would ship the compass necklace to me since I wanted gold and it wasn't at the store at the time. How fantastic! I was so happy that I could get what I wanted and I'll be eagerly awaiting it in the mail. It's important that I mention this is really a local flavor shop as everything inside is made by Ireland artisans. It's great to get authentic things while traveling rather than items that aren't made from the local area. And that it also supports those locals by spending money on their items. The doggie there is funny, kind of a ornery old bat but still sweet, she'd bark if she heard kids outside. You'd think it's fine as long as they weren't in the store but nope, keep it quiet kids! I pet her several times, so she was also very sweet. Stop in the store while in Galway! Pick up some small art, nicknacks, and especially some jewelry!! If you're able to get the Fexco Horizon card, definitely use the receipt here so you can get some of the tax back for your purchase - www.shoptaxfree.com

Great shop off the main drag... unique local pieces that you won't find everywhere else…read more Recommended to us by a local girl, so glad we found it!

Wow! What an amazing shop. I bought two beautiful wool sweaters that will last me a life time. The…read moreowner is so kind and interesting he even drew a map in my notebook of a hike I need to check out. This shop Is one of a kind!

We were looking for some Connemara marble and the tourist shop near Galway said they were the only…read moreplace and only had small bits. But then we were directed back to Joyce's. I had earlier passed the place up because it claimed it was the best shop in Ireland and I was dubious Shouldn't have been dubious! The owner explained that many of the cutsie tourist places gave tour bus drivers a big kickback (not to mention how much Chinese stuff gets slipped in and represented as Irish),Joyce's didn't so none stopped there. Their loss! This place has the coolest, most authentic stuff. And a great owner and staff to guide you through it Believe their sign!

What a great place!!!! The cafe is absolutely top-notch, and it is home to a wide assortment of…read moreartistic, hand-crafted and native items. Incredible bookstore is a 'must visit' as well (see the photo). Supporting local and native artists is so very important, and the Spiddal Village gives you a wonderful overall experience. The ride is scenic, and there is plenty of parking.

The museum is located on the water near the Spanish Arch. It is a short walk from the city center…read more It is a medium sized museum with three floors of exhibits. The first 2 floors tell the history of Galway while the top flower has more science based exhibits. The exhibits are good for both kids and adults. There was also a special exhibit on the fourth floor. I enjoyed learning about the history of Galway and Ireland in general. The exhibit on the uprising in 1916 was informative. A giant boot hangs from the ceiling. It was really cool to see. The museum is free. It does not have a Cafe or a gift shop.

Free (donations appreciated) and entertaining, the Galway City Museum has more than just history of…read morethe city of Galway. It was interesting to learn about shipwrecks and seabed mapping, some human biology and the history of medical devices, and really, what Irish museum would be complete without a history of the Irish Free State and the Troubles. Objects on display are tiny and massive, including the oldest Claddagh ring in existence (dating from circa 1700!) and a sailboat. The museum has stairs and a lift, making it fully handicapped accessible. There are a number of exhibits that are interactive and can be touched. Expect at least an hour to appreciate this museum, two if you're a reader. [Review 1948 of 2024 - 130 in Republic of Ireland - 22970 overall]

Fallers is a great place to find touristy items. I came here without actually needing anything. But…read moreI found a really cute Guinness t-shirt with a toucan on it. I had never seen this shirt anywhere in any of the cities I had visited. I never even saw this shirt at the Guinness storehouse! Unfortunately, they did not carry all sizes, but the lady working this store was nice enough to call another Fallers store to check the size for us. The lady requested for the other store to hold that size for us. We thought that was so nice! Fallers also has good sale prices. The store sells everything from clothes (adults and children), to cups, to umbrellas, to toys, etc. A good go to place for gifts. I forgot to mention that Fallers has a small fitting area so you can try on the clothes before buying!

I just bought the loveliest poncho! They even have freee international shipping for purchases over…read more$100! They have a great selection of Handmade sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, leggings and a video showing how The preparing the wool for knitting. The staff were so helpful.

Lovely little shop with a great collection of traditional Claddagh as well as more modern designs…read more Nice variety of metals and therefore many items are budget friendly. I didn't feel judged when I said the full gold was out of my price range; instead she directed me to other versions that fit the budget. Since I'm not from the EU she gave me the information and forms for a rebate at the airport. No other shop mentioned that to me before! Honest, professional, and very courteous! Lovely wares as well!

My son brought me back a pendant which is purportedly made with 500-year-old Cannemra Marble. It…read morewasn't even 500 hours before it lost its luster and colour. I tried to reach out to McCarthys several times by email, since I am in America, and I never got the courtesy of a communication from McCarthys. I give a zero to their quality and customer service.