Women-Friendly Travel in Dublin
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Dundrum Town Centre
One of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in Europe, Dundrum is an exclusive an new addition to the shoppers paradise. With over 3,400 parking spaces available and enormous floor space, the venue has attracted over 70 million visitors to date. The centre also has an in-house radio station headquartered on its premises, along with a television studio and production house. Some of the outlets you will find here include Aldo, Dune, Zara, The Body Shop, Pull and Bear, Next and Massimo Dutti.
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Brown Thomas
Brown Thomas is located on Graftton Street in Dublin, close to Trinity College is one of the most popular shopping destinations in Dublin. It is known to be Ireland’s most beautiful lifestyle store that stocks exclusive designer clothes, shoes and household items such as Calvin Klien, Georgio Armani and Balenciaga, Chanel and Alexander McQueen. 88 Grafton Street Dublin Republic of Ireland 2 http://www.brownthomas.com/
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Anastasia Boutique
This is a chic boutique for all the fashion savvy female shoppers. With an diverse variety of local as well as international brands, this small boutique has exclusive designs for every occasion. Being a small store, the shop attendants are helpful, friendly and will you personalized style advice. 114 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Ireland. Contact: +353 (01) 491 2037 http://www.anastasia.ie
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Royal Hibernian Way
A small shopping complex, the Royal Hibernian Way is home to hi-end and exclusive designers and boutiques. Here you will find Leonidas that sells delicious, lip-smacking Belgian chocolate; Swalk which sells unique, one-of-a-kind cards for all occasions as well as beautiful wrapping paper and Monoghan’s which is Ireland’s best-known men’s store.
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Weirs
A top-market and exclusive jewellery store, Weir & Sons caters to the most elite shoppers. Popular among tourists and locals who wish to purchase antique Celtic ornaments in gold, diamonds and silver and also modern designs, the store gives a unique experience. With excellent customer service and selected merchandise, customers are treated like royalty. Clientele can choose from jewellery, ornaments, antiques, accessories, watched, leather goods, silverware and china. Some of the brands at Weirs include Lladro, Omega, Cartier, Mont Blanc and Gucci.
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Jervis Shopping Centre
This is the largest shopping centre in Dublin. This centrally located shopping complex opened in 1996 and has been the most popular shopping venue and hangout spot ever since. The first two floors are packed with designer outlets and other bug names in shopping, while the top floor in the food court which houses all the names in popular fast food. With ample amount of parking space and a friendly and contemporary style and ambience, it is a shoppers paradise, sporting major names like Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, Top Shop and Next. Shoppers can find everything from electronics to food and shoes to books, all under one roof.
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Ilac Shopping Centre
The Ilac Shopping Centre was built in close proximity to Jervis Shopping Centre to provide some competition between the two. The main attraction at this mall is the serene environment and the water fountain where people can meet and relax. It was the first shopping complex in Ireland to have glass elevators and was recently renovated to have a contemporary look. Some of the names you can find at Ilac are H&M, Dunnes, Diesel, River Island and Boots. The first level also has an extensive central library which is very popular among visitors.
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Blanchardstown Centre
This is the largest shopping centre in Ireland, and is a very common tourist attraction as well as a trendy spot for locals. Spanning two floors and with extensive renovation, now has four wings, the mall is a haven for all kinds of shoppers and purchasing. The leisure park that surrounds the complex has many more shops, a library, gymnasium, cinema, discotheque, bowling and arcade and a number of cafes and restaurants. Out of over 180 brands, Blanchardstown is home to the biggest names in high fashion like Bershka, Aldo, Swarovski, Vero Moda, Monsoon, French Connection, Zara and Harvey Norman.
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The Square
The mall gets its name from its shape, which is a square, and its location which is at the junction of Belgard Road. Opened in 1990, it was the first shopping mall of its kind in the area. It is easily accessible from all sides of the city, and still remains popular among locals and patrons despite competition from newer and more modern shopping malls. There is also a multiplex cinema on the third floor of the building which gets crowded during weekends. Some of the stores include Adams, Clark’s, Sweet Factory, New Look and Tesco.
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Eason
One of the largest and most popular bookstores in the country, Eason has its head quarters in Dublin. It is a very popular attraction for tourists as well as residents, where they can spend hours on end browsing through the latest bestsellers, classics, magazines, journals, newspapers, stationery and art supplies.
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Clerys
A very popular and homely departmental store in Dublin, Clerys dates back to 1853, with the store in its current location being opened from 1922. Customers can find almost everything at Clerys, from clothes and books to shoes and electronics, and can spend their shopping time leisurely and comfortably. Clerys has plenty of popular brands like Oasis, Levi’s, Wrangler and Mexx.
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Stephens Green Shopping Centre
Situated in one of the most prestigious localities of Dublin, Stephens is one of the largest and newest shopping centers in the city. With three stories of shops, outlets, cafes, eating joints, snackeries and entertainment, the mall is a full day experience for all, offering the best names in affordable prices. Some of the shops at the venue are Claire’s, Early Learning Centre, Quiksilver and United Colours of Benetton.
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The Kilkenny Design Shop
This department store has everything such as household items, beauty products, apparel, watches with brands like Mischa Barton and Fossil along with other local brands. This is the perfect place for one-stop shopping when buying gifts.
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Powerscourt Centre
Even if you don’t intend to shop here (which you should!), the beautiful mansion from 18th century – prime example of Ireland’s Georgian architecture – is worth a look. The centre has over 40 stores in addition to art galleries and cafes.
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Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
Claimed to be the busiest shopping malls and cinema destinations in Ireland, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre which is located in Dublin 22, is a very popular spot during the evenings and weekends. It has a great number of restaurants and snack joints on its premises, along with the 14-screen multi theatre cinema, which makes it extremely popular for youngsters to spend time there. Some of the restaurants include Pizza Hut, Quiznos, Burger King, KFC and McDonald’s.
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Blackrock Market
The market is one of the oldest ones in Ireland, not to mention popular with bargain hunters looking to buy something different, unique furniture items, antiques, books, clothing, home décor and just about anything. The market is only held on the weekends. 19a Main Street Blackrock http://www.blackrockmarket.com/
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Temple Bar Book Market
For all you book-lovers who must visit a bookshop each time you travel to a new city, there is good new for you: there are bookshops at literally every street corner in Dublin. The Temple Bar Book market should be on your itenary of bookshop to visit since you may come across an old classic that may be out of print.
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Georges Street
A very popular and much loved district of Dublin, The Georges Street Arcade on South Great Georges Street, Dublin 2 is a landmark in the city. The street gives the perfect mixture of exotic Irish traditional blended with contemporary styles in terms of clothing, food and accessories. Visitors can pick up the perfect and most unusual gifts and souvenirs like jewellery, music, wines and clothing, all depicted funky and exotic themes. There are many food stalls where visitors can experience flavours savor tastes from different parts of the world. Some of the names to look out for are Claudio's wines, Lara Lu's food stall, New Moon jewellery store and Lawkey clothings.
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Liberty market
Situated next to Christ Church, Liberty Market is one of the most famous local markets in the city. Visitors can spend hours rummaging through all the items and stalls and discovering treasures that they would never expect to find; from jewellery and books, to exotic fruit and accessories. The market is usually open from Fridays to Sunday and is popular during the days leading up to the festive season. Most of the visitors to Liberty market are those looking fro exotic and special gifts for the affordable prices. It can be reached by taking the 121 Dublin Bus.
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Moore Street
Known to be a reflection of ‘true Dublin’, Moore Street is the perfect stop for those wishing to savor the best in traditional Irish foodstuff and fruits and vegetables. Open every day of the week except on Sunday, the stall owners on Moore Street have a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants. The street plan, architecture, colours and designs reflect classic Irish heritage and there are also plenty of horse drawn carriages to add to the scene. For those who wish for something a little more contemporary, there is the Moore St Mall located at the heart of the street which showcases a more trendier list of shops and food outlets.
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National Museum Shop
Located inside the musuem, this store has intersting jewellery pieces inspired by Celtic design as well as other gift items such as pottery, hand-crafted items and books on Irish culture and history. Here you will find the perfect gift for anyone who’s interested in history, arts and culture. Kildare Street National Museum of Ireland Dublin Republic of Ireland 2 Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm,Sun from 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm Phone: +353 1 677 7444
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Carroll’s
Perhaps the most popular and best suited souvenir shop in Ireland, Carroll’s has branches all over the country. With thousands of gift and souvenir ideas, the collection at Carroll’s is so vast and affordable that it draws customers repeatedly. Tourists can find a variety of chocolates, magnets, jewellery, clothing, table accessories, home décor, glassware, silverware, music, figurines and much more, all created in traditional Irish fashion.
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Whichcraft
If you’re looking for unique, hand-crafted gifts for friends and family, or even a keepsake for yourself – Whichcraft is the shop for you. Here you will find modern Irish goods such as jewellery, ceramics, items crafted out of wood or made out of iron. Everything available is made locally.