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.

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!

In Ireland, beer and coffee are the popular choice but since I don't care for either Fancy Hot…read moreChocolate has become my go to on a chilly day. Walking along window shopping brought me to Hazel Mountain Chocolate. Their store is like a museum displaying all the handmade chocolates but my eye was drawn to the menu on the wall. They took great care in crafting my hot chocolate and what I was presented with was beautiful. The temperature was perfect for drinking and the flavors were well balanced. I absolutely loved this treat.

Locally made chocolates and hot chocolate. This high end chocolate shop has small truffles for…read more€2.50 each, full sized chocolate bars for €9 or a nice cup of hot chocolate for €5.50. There are several varieties but we chose the classic and it was perfectly sweeter, rich and creamy.

If I could add more stars to this rating I would. Michael was very professional, helpful and…read morefriendly. I am a stone sculptor from Arizona on holiday, and popped in at the saw shop to inquire about marble to take home. Michael had me squared away in no time. Beautiful stone! I can't wait to get it back and start carving. Thank you, again.

An all-in-one tour and shop. We got to see how the marble is polished and processed and the…read moredifferent kinds of marble from around the country (the Kilkenny black marble with the fossil shells, the infamous green marble from the Connemara mountains). The shop had everything from jewelry to figurines, but not quite the Claddagh (for the price I was looking for). Make sure you go across the street for a visit. Yeah, that's where the restrooms are, but there's so much more to explore. Antiques and tea time for large groups (which we missed the timing of boy just a week) and they'll even have a peat fire going for you- I can smell it now. Make sure you drive past the Connemara Mountains on the way back, stop by the bridge from the Quiet Man, and pop into Peacocke's for a nice tea and scone break- well worth a visit!

Gayle and I wandered into the Galway Woolen Market after Dinner at Martine's. I was looking for an…read moreIrish cap and maybe a pair of gloves. The latter turned out to be a dead end as most gloves sold in Ireland are one size and I have big hands. But they did stock an XL Irish cap that fit my big Size 8 head and in a color and style that Gayle was quite pleased. I ended up wearing it throughout the trip and now back home. The brand was Hatman of Ireland, a family run business in Galway. It's made of Donegal Tweed and it looks fabulous!

Bought an expensive "crystal" chandelier. One of the pieces was made of plastic. The installer…read morebrought it to our attention and was mocking it. He thought it was cheap, but it was certainly not. Two of the pieces didn't fit properly and had to be shaved. I cannot say this is a quality product. Disappointed.

The Galway Crystal Shop on the Dublin Road in Galway City is a great place to go for something…read morespecial in crystal. There are some great deals on offer. They have a massive collection of both old and new designs. Free parking always helps when shopping. It is just on the outskirts of the city with bus service if you are traveling from the city centre.

I ordered tea and they do not short you on it. There's enough in the pot for two cups. I also had…read moreone of the beef sausage rolls with HP sauce and I could've had a few more, it was so good. The staff were so nice and accommodating. We had some great conversation.

Great service and food. I was there to wait for my transportation and I had a lovely toasties and…read moretea.