Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Connemara, Western Ireland

Hand-crafted, kiln-formed fused glass, inspired by the moods and colours of the Connemara landscape, the beautiful coastal region in the west of Ireland. Workshop visits and taster-courses available.

Johnny and Annie started creating unique hand crafted jewellery in 1973. Since then the business has developed with the help of their son Jonathan who is carrying on the family tradition and now manages the business. Their full collection of jewellery can be seen at their flagship store in Clifden, where there is a full open plan workshop to see the jewellery being made. They also have a small retail shop at the Cliffs of Moher.

Cead Mile Failte – “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” to Keogh’s Irish Gifts and to our little corner of Ireland – Oughterard, Co. Galway! We are a family-run Irish Gift Shop on Main Street, Oughterard established in 1945 by John P. Keogh. John’s son Henry, and wife Mary, have carried on operating the shop for the past 30 years, along with their three children Oisin, Siofra and Bonnie. Read more about

Standún is a unique family-run store, situated in a traditional Connemara setting in the west of Ireland. The store is in its 3rd Generation and has been in operation for over 60 years. There is a huge variety of Aran Sweaters, Irish products, Menswear, Ladies fashion, children's clothing, Irish and International gifts and homeware and a cafe with home baking.

Joyce's Craft Shop has been owned and managed by the Joyce family for over three generations. We specialise in the best of Irish craft, both traditional and contemporary. The Joyce family also own and mange the famous 'Connemara Green Marble' quarries. We always stock our own marble jewellery, as well as an extensive range of Irish blankets and throws. We have an eclectic bookshop and a great selection of Irish woollen sweaters. Joyce's Craft Shop regularly commissions unique pieces of craft that are sold only here.

Nestled amongst the rugged landscape of the Twelve Bens Mountain Range, you will find Cottage Handcrafts, our family run business established in 1975. Our shop is filled to the brim with knits and crafts that showcase the best in Irish craftmanship and design. Upon entering our quaint cottage, you will discover an extensive selection of knitwear which we have lovingly sourced from all over Ireland. We offer so many styles to keep you warm from the traditional handknit Aran Sweaters to contemporary capes, jackets and woollen accessories. Our craft range includes the world famous Connemara Marble, handmade pottery and jewellery, local crafts, knitting wool, and paintings from local artists.