Speciality Shops in Kilkenny

THE 10 BEST Kilkenny Gift & Speciality Shops

Gift & Speciality Shops in Kilkenny

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  • Mag S
    Wexford, Ireland5 contributions
    Bought a beautiful Oak Beam recently for use as a mantle. Conor could not have been more helpful. He took the time to talk me through all my options and showed great knowledge, answering all my questions on installation and finishes. This place is a real gem. Highly recommend a visit but they are also online. Be sure to check them out … you’ll be glad you did!
    Written 16 November 2022
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  • pat
    Millsboro, DE3 contributions
    I can’t tell you how impressed I am with this company. I purchased a product that I absolutely loved while I was in Ireland. A Few days later when I returned to the US I realized i had lost a stone. I sent an email to customer service and Julie responded immediately. Within days Julie had a replacement sent out. I honestly wish US stores would be as responsive. I am so impressed by their customer service. I highly recommend doing business with them. Thank you so much Julie for being so responsive so quickly.
    Written 25 November 2022
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  • awfsome
    Singapore, Singapore82 contributions
    Lovely place to get a little souvenir from Kilkenny that’s 100% local. I didn’t want another Guinness magnet or shamrock leaf inspired souvenir, and so this shop was a breath of fresh air. The lady owner in the shop was very helpful and gave great recommendations. Lovely display of items too!
    Written 7 June 2023
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  • Spisak
    Novi, MI268 contributions
    I wanted to purchase a special piece of jewelry for our first trip to Ireland. I had seen reviews for Desmond Byrne and his silver shop in Kilkenny and knew I had to meet him. The Kilkenny Handwrought Silver shop is located across the street from the castle in the Kilkenny Design Center. My husband and I were delighted to meet Desmond. He was such a wonderful, kind man and talented artist. He taught us all about silver and explained how he creates his beautiful silver pieces. He would have created a custom ring for me but as we only had one day I chose a ring he had made a few months ago. It had a Book of Kells pattern. It is beautiful! I would highly recommend visiting Desmond on your next trip to Kilkenny!
    Written 30 January 2023
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  • Carissa B
    24 contributions
    At our hosts recommendation (Lawcus Farm), we stopped in here and were lucky enough to watch the glass blowing process. The pieces are beautiful. Definitely stop by!
    Written 12 July 2022
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  • Edel C
    1 contribution
    5 star experience and more if I could give it. It really was a worthy 10 star. I know on my last review I had expressed my disappointment at how some customers were not wearing face masks in the shop during covid, but thank god that horrendous time is behind us now.

    Both my parents and myself called last Friday for my birthday. The experience was absolutely outstanding. Memories to cherish forever. The staff were extremely helpful and polite. We were blessed with such wonderful weather. My Dad is very unwell but we were able to take him out of the car and sit outside on the benches and have our tea and scones ( Scones which were the best we ever had in our lives !!! In fact, the best scones in Ireland !) My Dad loved looking out onto the river and seeing the wildlife, especially the swans. We sat outside for approx an hour taking in the beautiful scenery. We were able to pick up some truly amazing pieces of pottery to remember the wonderful day we had and a birthday I will never forget. Thank you for creating the memories. We will call again soon.

    Kind regards, Edel
    Written 5 June 2023
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  • Jenny C
    Ozawkie, KS226 contributions
    What an excellent find! Trevor gave us an impromptu explanation of how the sheep are selected and graded, how the wool is harvested, carded, washed, spun, and woven through the mill and finally turned into beautiful high quality blankets, shawls, scarves, etc.

    We were very impressed by this operation -- one of only two totally horizontal woolen mills (from wool to finished product) left in Ireland. They have very high quality and work with the sheep farmers to purchase directly from specific herds for their wool.

    Once part of the Duiske Abbey grounds, built and operated by the Cistercian monks, now this mill is in the hands of the same family for many generations. They maintain their high quality by hands-on processes, no computerization.
    Written 26 April 2022
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  • Lerissa G
    San Ramon, CA6 contributions
    I actually visited in the end of December 2016 but i only found this page after suggesting it to a friend

    I visited Kilkenny on a tour and had a short time to explore the town. It was a lovely town and Darcy's Treasure was my favourite store. I went with a girl i just met on the tour. I got a cool Dublin number plate to send to my dad in South Africa( he loves number plates ) and the friendly owner gave both the girl and i a free magnet and her a discount .
    Friendly owner who is always ready to help , offer advice and is definitely a gem in Kilkenny
    Written 23 December 2017
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  • Kavo85
    Dublin, Ireland789 contributions
    Cracking little sweet shop in the centre of town which I make a point of stopping in to every time i am here.

    Kids loved it today and picked up lots of unusual goodies and my elder lad was even more impressed that he could grab a cheeky pack of Pokemon cards here too.
    Written 29 May 2023
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  • shane R
    2 contributions
    The staff was very good and the red heads were sound lads i Will be calling there again. Kilkenny hura
    Written 22 August 2022
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  • hilaryfg
    Bristol, UK9 contributions
    Just received a quality print of the Irish Grand Slam Six Nations 2018 Winners from the gallery and it is simply stunning. Great quality in terms of the printed surface and content and extremely well packaged and the service is excellent. The gallery is well worth a visit and the on-line site is easy to access and purchase from a quality product range.
    Written 10 April 2018
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  • saeb38
    Greystones, Ireland1,558 contributions
    Really old world with some modern twists. Reasonable prices. Worth a visit even if you are not buying. All sorts of stuff.
    Written 13 October 2018
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  • Alice P
    8 contributions
    Really happy with my new JMK ring, also the resizing of an older JMK favorite. The service was warm and pleasant, professional helpful and the work produced to a very high standard within the promised timeframe. Would really recommend.
    Written 17 July 2019
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  • seamieclare
    clare ireland7 contributions
    Was in town for a few days so looked for something to pass the time.
    Our guide was very entertaining and certainly knew his stuff.Nice mix of local history and beer making.A little pricey but I suppose you're getting a pint at the end which is very tasty.Overall a pleasant experience.
    Written 17 July 2019
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  • Sue A
    3 contributions
    Really efficient service. Thanks for the speed. They did send the wrong glasses, and didn't respond to the email as such, but it was an honest mistake and I'm sure they'd have sorted it at another time.
    Didn't visit- review for online service.
    Written 22 December 2022
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