If you're needing a little guidance when it comes shopping in Galway, check out our comprehensive guide down below for all of your gift-giving needs!
The Sheep
What is it? - Handcrafted, sheep-themed goodies
Best for: Mother’s and Father’s Day, Christmas
Address: 4 Mainguard St, Galway
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The name wastes no time getting to the point. The Sheep, a cute little shop located in the heart of the Latin Quarter, has everything from woolen hats, blankets, to even life-sized models of sheep. So, if the sheep of Ireland have stolen your heart, this is absolutely the shop for you.
above: photo courtesy of The Sheep
Yes Flowers
What is it? - Florist Shop
Best for: Anniversaries, Valentine’s Day
Address: 5 Eglinton St, Galway
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Who doesn’t love flowers? Yes Flowers, the sister shop of The Sheep, is a quality florist that fits all your floral needs; from bouquets, to wall installations, to home accessories, they have it all. Complementing the array of fresh flowers and plants available, Yes Flowers also stocks a large variety of accessories such as flower pots, silver & glass goods, artificial flowers & plants and much more.
above: photo courtesy of Yes Flowers
Connemara Blue
What is it? - Handmade glass art work
Best for: Holidays, Birthdays, Weddings
Address: The Pink House, Main St, Clifden, Co. Galway
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If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind, eye-catching, handcrafted Irish gifts, look no further than the Clifden shop and studio Connemara Blue. In the capital of Connemara, the artists at Connemara Blue get to experience the beauty of West Irish landscapes and share it with the rest of the world through their fused-glass art work.
above: photo courtesy of Connemara Blue
Kindf_olk
What is it? - Lifestyle/clothing store
Best for: Birthdays, Special occasions
Address: Unit 10, The Cornstore, Middle St, Galway
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Kindf_olk has a little bit of everything! They have a uniquely curated collection of both men and women’s clothing with also plenty of home decor and design elements that are fun to browse through. Our personal favorite part is the wall of Snoopy goodies ranging from mugs to wall art. The best part? You can grab a coffee from right behind the counter from the barista while you peruse all the good stuff.
above: photo courtesy of Kindf_olk
Go Dutch Flowers
What is it? - Florist Shop
Best for: Anniversaries, Valentine’s Day
Address: 196 Upper Salthill Rd, Galway
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Go-Dutch is headquartered in Salthill, Galway and offers a wide-range of beautiful high quality bouquets and flower bundles. It was founded originally in Galway by award-winning Dutch Master Florist, Henk Van Enk (hence the company name!). With over 40 years experience in the floral world, Go Dutch Flowers is certainly a name you can trust and is great for anytime you need a special gesture for a special someone.
above: photo courtesy of Go Dutch Flowers
Little Collins CBD
What is it? - CBD treats/goodies
Best for: Anyone who needs a little more tranquillity in their life
Address: 25 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway
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Their motto is: Little Collins CBD Dispensary exists to give people the chance to try something natural. They have made it their mission to supply the very best, natural CBD products on the market, with an emphasis on the raw form and their house-made range. Offering high-quality coffee, exquisite hemp tea, and the finest full-spectrum CBD products, Little Collins stands as a testament to their mission.
above: photo courtesy of Little Collins CBD
Outset Gallery
What is it? - Art and home design
Best for: Mother’s Day, birthdays, Christmas
Address: Unit 15, The Cornstore, Middle St, Galway
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Bursting with color and unique designs and patterns, Outset Gallery boasts a variety of quirky and cute decor coupled with the stylish wall prints and handcrafted mugs and houseware. Truly embodying the idea of ‘contemporary design and art in the West,’ Outset Gallery is a perfect choice for the artsy, interior designer in your life.
above: photo courtesy of Outset Gallery
Standún
What is it? - Department store with a traditional Irish flair
Best for: Christmas, birthdays, souvenir shopping
Address: Spiddal Connemara, An Spidéal, Co. Galway
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Around for over 65 years, Standún, located in the Spiddal Village of Connemara, is a department store providing everything from luxury homeware, handcrafted jewellery, and top fashion labels. They also provide Irish souvenir staples such as the Aran sweaters or framed prints of Galway.
above: photo courtesy of Standún
Feature photo courtesy of Connemara Blue
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