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Things to do in Kilkenny, Province of Leinster: The Best Shopping
Kilkenny is over 400 years old, but it sure doesn’t show its age. Yes, it's an awe-inspiring throng of medieval cathedrals, castles, abbeys and other massive stone buildings, but Kilkenny loves to party. An endless stream of arts festivals celebrating theater, comedy, bluegrass and dance is constantly pumping the city with new life, toe-tapping energy and international flavor.
Restaurants in Kilkenny
1. Yesterdays
2. Kilkenny Crystal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Founded in 1969 by Patrick Clancy Kilkenny Crystal is Ireland's oldest Family-owned Crystal Studio Workshop. Our use of traditional techniques means that our crystal is likened to antique quality. Each piece is deeply cut by hand and then polished with care to retain a fine finish. We create many original designs and unusual pieces and due to the limited number of pieces produced each year many items become valuable collectors items. Our product range and full history of Kilkenny Crystal can be found on our web site.
Reviewed By 119elizabetho
We were recently in Kilkenny and I saw a gorgeous vase in a shop window. It looked heavy and I didn't want to carry it home. My husband contacted Kilkenny Crystal and had it shipped in time for Christmas. It is the most beautiful vase I own!! My husband said that the owner was lovely to deal with, I would definitely recommend purchasing this crystal artwork!
3. Kilkenny Handwrought Silver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By lignails - Mountmellick, Ireland
Desmond is a fantastic person and a silversmith. He made my and my husband a beautiful and unique wedding rings we all designed together. He took his precious time to do it. When we go to kilkenny we always make some time to go and visit him. Thank you so Desmond and we are looking forward to come back and get my eternity ring designed for my 5year anniversary. Thank you from all of my heart xx
4. Nova Makeup Studio
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. VALERIE WALSHE CONTEMPORARY
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
The most complete selection of contemporary paintings prints and original gifts in the country. The gallery has two floors, housed in the beautiful medieval landmark Rothe House. Its new location is perfectly suited to the only commercial gallery in Kilkenny. A gallery whose reputation is based on trust and excellent customer service.
6. Jerpoint Glass Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By EuniceM418 - Dublin, Ireland
Thanks to all at jerpoint glass for opening up especially on Sunday for an amusing afternoon. We watched the master at work who produced a beautiful vase and then we got to blow some glass ourselves with various degrees of success! Good fun. Their shop shows the incredible talent the whole family have from wood turning to craft work. Really interesting place and fantastic to see such small Irish company doing so well.
7. Cushendale Woollen Mills
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Since the mid 1800s, our Cushen family have been producing natural fibre textiles of unique colour, design and craftsmanship in the historic town of Graig-na-managh, Co.Kilkenny. We continue to preserve the traditional skills of dyeing, spinning and weaving allowing us to produce high quality, authentic Irish natural-fibre textiles. Our mill shop is open daily where you get see a selection of our products made in our adjacent mill including Irish wool blankets, lambswool throws, mohair throws and a range of fashion accessories and knitting yarns. We also sell a selection of gifts from other makers.
Reviewed By JimHoulihan - Western Ireland, Ireland
Fantastic tour of the mills with an excellent narrative from Miriam Cushen as to history and prospects for this, very traditional family business - well worth the visit and the town if Graignemanagh is quaint, traditional and worth a few hours and a lunch.
8. Patrick Donald Photography Gallery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Patrick Donald Gallery was opened in 2010 in the centre of Dublin at the entrance to the Royal Hibernian Way on Dawson Street. We have a wide selection of photography in stock primarily of the Irish countryside, Dublin street photography, music icons and Irish Sports imagery as well as a collection of street photography that Patrick has taken in places like Rajasthan India, Cuba etc.
9. Kilkenny Crafts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The friendliest gift shop in Kilkenny. We pride ourselves on engaging with our customers, giving them the best information on pubs, music and where to find the best craic. Owner Brian and his welcoming staff Pam and Sharon look forward to seeing you soon. Best deals on Authentic Irish gifts including sterling silver rings, hurlys, t-shirts and lots more gifts you won't find anywhere else.
10. Castle Arch Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Situated in an old stable in the castle yard you will be able to wander from workshop to studio. At Castle Arch Pottery you will be able to view the pottery being made, ask questions regarding the process involved in making pottery and shop in our pottery store for that perfect gift.
Reviewed By meghank0027
Loved our time in Kilkenny, and just loved this beautiful shop full of gorgeous pottery! The studio and work area are fun to see, and I loved all of the drying work getting ready for the next step. All of my purchases were well wrapped and all made it unscathed to the US! Couldn't be happier with my purchases!
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