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Shop till you drop in Clifden’s quiet streets

CLIFDEN is the heart of Connemara and although it can’t boast the glitzy shops of big cities like Dublin or Galway it offers its own charms.

A walk through the quiet streets will yield an array of goods and souvenirs many unique to the area.

For the best that Clifden has to offer for shopping try some of these:

Jewel Accessories Boutique

Offers a beautiful selection of costume jewellery, hair accessories, sunglasses, gift cards and handbags for women of all ages.

Connemara Smokehouse

Perched on the water’s edge of mystic Connemara this small family-run business specialises in meticulously-sourced quality wild and organic Salmon. Also stocks line-caught Irish smoked tuna and mackerel.

O’Dalaigh Jewellers

Offers a unique range of Celtic and contemporary jewellery in gold and silver some set with diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones. Work can be made to commission.

Design Platform

Stockist of designer labels from leading Irish and international fashion designers in a range of sizes and prices.

Kris’s Discount Store

A huge range of bargains. Gifts, household goods, kitchenware, fancy goods, birthday and anniversary cards, gift-wrapping, toiletries and sweets. All at affordable prices.

Lowry’s Sweater Shop

One of Clifden’s family establishments offering an extensive range of the finest Irish merchandise. Traditional Irish knitwear, designer sweaters, hand-crocheted lace garments, cashmere capes, wax jackets, hats, caps and accessories.

Ferguson Fine Wines

A selection of wines from all over the world chosen to suit every occasion and budget.

Connemara Hamper

Award-winning delicatessen. Irish farmhouse cheeses, organic fruit, vegetables and wines. Gift hampers and vouchers available.

Moran’s Butchers

High-class quality beef, lamb, pork and home-cured bacon. Award-winning black and white puddings and homemade sausages.

Walsh’s Emporium

An Aladdin’s Cave of fine-quality leading-brand gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions. Selection includes jewellery, crystal, china kitchen items plus bog oak and turf crafts.

Clifden Bookshop

Wide range of books including bestsellers, local history, Irish literature, children’s section, maps and guides, artist’s materials, greeting cards and gifts.

Celtic Shop & Tara Jewellers

The Celtic Shop has long been a popular choice for visitors. It offers a fine selection of quality gifts, clothing and gold and silver Irish jewellery.

The Outdoor Shop

For the true outdoor enthusiast. Stocks walking sticks, walking guides, kayaks, and body boards, wet suits, life jackets and compasses.

An Siopa Deas

A must on any shopping trip. Sells toys, souvenirs, gifts and sweets. Its ice-cream is a treat not to be missed and boasts an amazing view of Clifden Bay.

Millars

One of the oldest and best-known shops in the West of Ireland — this is the place to go if you are on the look-out for quality Irish woollen goods and fashion wear, gifts and crafts.

Also features an art gallery well-known for original Irish paintings and works of art.

Hehirs

Guarantees high-quality, personal service and good value for money.

A family business for generations stocks everything from top-quality knitwear to rainwear and footwear.

 
 
 
 
 
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