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108 DUBLIN AREA B Y AREA
SHOPPING IN DUBLIN
Dublin has two main shopping thorough spirit of Dublin shines in the cheer ful
fares, each on either side of the River Liffey. cacophony of its street mar kets, many of
On the north side, the area around Henry which stock a cornucopia of highly original
Street is where swanky depart ment stores Irish crafts and gifts. Dublin is also a haven
and small specialty shops beckon. The south for those searching for bargains and second
side, especially trendy Grafton Street with its hand deals on everything from books and
upmarket bou tiques and shops, is reputed for CDs to clothes and trinkets. There is
its glamour and style. Yet, despite the wide something for everyone in this lively city,
choice of internationally known brands and and the following pages will tell you
retail chains found through out the city, the where to start looking.
Where to Shop
an array of designer outlets and
Temple Bar is a staple tourist antique jewellery stores.
destination. While the area is
frequented by revellers at night, When to Shop
it’s a treasure trove of funky
craft, design and souvenir Shopping hours are generally
outlets during the day, and from 9am to 6pm, Monday to
several secondhand boutiques Saturday, and from 11am or
offer everything from vintage noon to 6pm on Sundays.
shoes to designer handbags. Many shops stay open until
Bustling Henry Street on the 9pm on Thursdays.
north side of the Liffey is lined
with highstreet shops and How to Pay
department stores, as well as the
flagship Primark outlet Penney’s, Major credit cards such as Visa
famous for its cheap fashions. and MasterCard are accepted
Those who prefer a more in almost all outlets. Sales tax
relaxed and upmarket shopping or VAT is usually 23 per cent,
experience should head for which nonEU visitors can Brown Thomas department store
Grafton Street on the city’s south redeem at airports and ports.
side, which is home to the Brown Redemption forms are avail
Thomas department store and able at points of purchase. on Henry Street. One of Dublin’s
designer outlets. The area to the most popular shops, Avoca on
west of here, especially along Department Stores Suffolk Street, stocks everything
South William Street and Wicklow from women’s and kids’ wear to
Street, is packed with small bou The bestknown department vintage furniture. It also houses
tiques and homeware stores. stores in Dublin are Arnott’s, one of the best cafés in the city.
The Powerscourt Centre, housed the city’s oldest and largest, Prominent Irish retailer Brown
in a Georgian town house, has and Debenhams, both Thomas is known for its
upmarket wares, with goods
from the world’s top designers.
There are also numerous
Marks & Spencer shops, in
cluding branches on Grafton
Street and Mary Street.
Shopping Centres
There are four main shopping
centres in Dublin – three on
the south side and one on the
north. South of the Liffey are
Stephen’s Green Centre and
the Powers court Centre.
Stephen’s Green Centre is one
of the largest enclosed shop
ping areas, with scores of shops
Grafton Street, a popular shopping destination under its roof. These include
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