We asked readers to vote for their absolute favourite shops from a shortlist in 13 categories, discover the winners below …
When we joined forces with Theshopkeepers.com last year to find Ireland’s Best Shops, we couldn’t have imagined just how enthusiastically readers of THE GLOSS would support independent retailers all over the country. You nominated your favourite shops, shared shops you had discovered and brought our attention to lots of gorgeous ones we didn’t know about. We were bowled over by the style, creativity, wit, heart and soul of Irish shopkeepers. Last December we asked you to vote for your absolute favourites from a shortlist in 13 categories. ¬The “winners” are below. But remember, from the simple to the sophisticated, the charming to the cool, every single one of the 200 shops on our list at www.thegloss.ie/bestshops is a winner … Congratulations to all!
Children’s Shops: THE LITTLE WOODEN PEG | 55 George’s Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin. | www.thelittlewoodenpeg.com | @thelittlewoodenpeg
Brilliant Book Shops: THE WINDING STAIR | 40 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Co Dublin. | www.winding-stair.com/bookshop | @thewindingstairdublin
Vintage Furniture & Antiques: THE STORE YARD | Kea-Lew Business & Retail Park, Mountrath Road, Clonminam, Portlaoise, Co Laois. | www.thestoreyard.ie | @thestoreyard
Best Womenswear: SAMUI | 17 Drawbridge Street, Centre, Co Cork. | www.samuicork.com | @samuicork
Lifestyle + Homewares Shops: FOXFORD | Providence Road, Foxford, Co Mayo. | www.foxford.com | @foxfordhome
Gift Shops: RUSSBOROUGH SHOP | Russborough, Blessington, Co Wicklow. | shop.russborough.ie | @russborough
Handmade Pottery Shops: ARRAN STREET EAST | Main Street, Meenvane, Schull, Co Cork. | www.arranstreeteast.ie | @arranstreeteast
Vintage Fashion & Accessories: SIOPAELLA | 30 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2. | www.siopaella.com | @siopaella
Interiors Shops + Studios: NORDIC ELEMENTS | 38 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin. | www.nordicelements.com | @nordicelementsstudio
Best Specialist Shop: CLOON KEEN | DUBLIN: Powerscourt Townhouse 59, South William Street, Dublin 2. | GALWAY: 21A High Street, Co Galway. | www.cloonkeen.com | @cloonkeen
Garden, Plant and Flower Shops: THE GARDEN | Powerscourt Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2. | www.thegarden.ie | @shopthegarden
Menswear Boutique: HUNTER & BLOOM | 17 Ashe Street, Scartagh, Clonakilty, Co Cork. | www.hunterandbloom.com | @hunterandbloom
Jewellery Shops: KEANES | 93-95 Oliver Plunkett Street, Centre, Co Cork. | www.keanes.ie | @keanes_jewellers