Pottery & Crafts

Large gift and souvenir shop in the centre of Galway City. The Ground floor hosts a selection of China, Crystal, Pottery, Figurines, Linen and Irish Products. The First floor hosts a selection of International Designer Labels from Apanage, Basler, Betty Barcley, Joseph Ribkoff, Jobis, Frank Usher and many more.

A visit to Galway is never complete without spending some time exploring The Latin Quarter. It is a magical place. Starting at St Nicholas' Church, the Latin Quarter runs through the city's Saturday market and onto O'Brien's Bridge. From there it follows the River Corrib down to the Spanish Arch where the Galway City Museum is located and then swings back up along Middle Street and turns up Buttermilk Lane where it joins the starting point. From day-time to late into the night it is buzzing with people who are enjoying all that is on offer. The vast majority of the shops are locally owned and it boasts some of some of Galway's best loved pubs and restaurants.

The Celtic Shop and Tara Jewellers has been a most popular choice for visitors to Connemara for the past 30 years, who have a discerning eye for quality. Experienced staff ensures that you receive personal attention and friendly help in making your choice from the fine selection of Jewellery, Gifts and Crafts. Our product range is constantly changing, but of course, we stock all the well known Irish brands such as Waterford Crystal, Galway Irish Crystal, Belleek China, Genesis Fine Arts, Newbridge Silverware and Nicholas Mosse Country Pottery. Celtic Pewter in jewellery and gifts, Tweed Caps and Hats, Irish Linen products are also a popular choice. In our aparell section, you'll find Avoca Handweavers and Studio Donegal rugs, and other accessories amongst a large selection of woolens.

For over half a century the Standún family have owned and managed this department store and built a reputation for the range of quality Irish goods including hand knits, delicate pottery, traditional tweeds and stunning hand cut crystal. Now offering a new online store that has a wide range of Aran Knitwear and Waterford Crystal.

The Royal Tara Gift Centre is set in the 18th century Tara Hall, the old family home of the Joyces, one of the fourteen tribes of Galway. The house is set in peaceful leafy grounds, offering free parking facilities so that you can relax and browse at your leisure. Our giftware collections are widely available in all good gift stores and we hope that they will bring joy to all who value gifts of the highest quality.

Roundstone Music and Craft Shop lies within the walls of an old Franciscan Monastery in the quaint fishing village of Roundstone in the heart of Connemara. It is a fine Craftsman's Craft shop, Music, fashion and coffee shop. Inside the music shop Bodhrans can be purchased here and they can also have Celtic designs hand painted on them or even a Family Crest. However, it is also an excellent place to relax over coffee or even use the outdoor picnic area alongside the monastery bell tower in this beautiful location right on the water. A large private car-park is also provided for our visitors.

Ó’Máille’s store incorporates the finest elements of traditional Irish manufacturing with a contemporary range of Irish knitwear, tweeds, rainwear and unique designs for men, women and children. Famous for its selection of the highest quality, handknitted traditional Aran sweaters, made by Ireland’s best and most creative knitters.

Meadows & Byrne has become a lifestyle shopping destination which offers beautiful pieces including a carefully selected range of furniture, home wares, glassware and hand picked decorative items.. An unrivalled selection of quality furniture and home wares makes Meadows & Byrne the perfect place to find those designer touches for your dream home….and at surprisingly competitive prices.

Located on High St in Galway, Kilkenny is synonymous with the finest of Irish design in contemporary fashion, gifts, jewellery, crystal, pottery, ceramics, wood and metal. Gifts for all occasions are our speciality with dedicated wedding list and corporate gift services available. Kilkenny is Irelands Largest Emporium for Irish Designed Products.

Judy Greene's pottery is produced using traditional skills of craft-potters. Judy's workshop is situated in her adopted city of Galway in the west of Ireland - a unique urban center with a lively "town atmosphere" housing a cosmopolitan diversity of craftworkers and artists.

Cregal Art is the largest Arts & Crafts store in the West and one of the largest in Ireland. Our products and services include; Artists’ Materials, Craft Supplies, Educational Supplies, Prints, Picture Framing & Framing Courses. Our retail shop on Monivea Road, Galway city has an even further extensive range of goods as are found on our website.

Celtic Crystal was founded in 1972. This family-run business has been pioneering the incorporation of Celtic Designs and Gaelic Motifs into its ornate Irish Crystal and it is proud to claim leadership in this field. Today, this tradition is continued by a talented and creative group of young Irish crafts people; reproducing the culture and history of Ireland by crafting the unique and intricate designs that are synonymous with Ireland’s Celtic heritage on our exquisite crystal pieces.

The Bone Carving Studio and Gallery in Galway offers the only bone carving classes in Ireland. At a one-day class you’ll create your own bone carving from start to finish. Whether you're a visitor or a native, a bone carving class is the perfect activity for a rainy Galway day...it's also a unique souvenir, whether you create a piece for yourself or make something special for someone special!