18 Of The Best Antique and Vintage Stores Around Ireland - The Gloss Magazine

18 Of The Best Antique and Vintage Stores Around Ireland

If hunting down unique, one-of-a-kind treasures is your idea of a perfect shopping trip, discover the best antique and vintage stores in Ireland and start planning a day out …

THE GLOSS X Shopkeepers.com Best Shop Ireland 2022 list is the ultimate go-to for the best stores in the country. THE GLOSS team, led by Sarah McDonnell, editor, Paula Flynn of TheShopkeepers.com, and Amanda Pratt, designer and former creative director and owner of Avoca, alongside our readers and followers, have found a fabulously diverse and exciting bunch of independent retailers. Store owners, we salute you for your creativity, your hard work, your perseverance in tough times, and your inspiring ability to bring us joy: they don’t call it retail therapy for nothing. We will continue to support you because we want your shops to remain open and thriving, in our cities, towns and villages. Let’s start spreading the word …

If hunting down unique, one-of-a-kind treasures is your idea of a perfect shopping trip, discover the best antique and vintage stores in Ireland in the list below and start planning a day out.

While every effort has been made to ensure the information reflected in the list below is accurate, up to date and correct, please email digital@thegloss.ie with any issues, corrections or queries.

COBBLER’S WARDOBE, 4a Sandymount Green, Dublin 4 

Formerly Hollie Creedon’s grandfather’s shoe repair shop, the premises is now home to her pre-loved designer apparel and luxury goods consignment store. Hollie’s keen eye and COBBLER’S WARDROBE’S reputation means that the stock is constantly changing there is always something new to discover on each visit to the shop. Continuing the family tradition, Cobbler’s Wardrobe offers the finest quality shoe and bag repair and restoration services. www.cobblerswardrobe.com  Photographer Anthony Woods.

DEE BROPHY DECORATIVE ANTIQUES, W4B Tougher Business Park, Newhall, Naas

A passion for finding and rehoming pre-loved objects is what inspires Dee Brophy to continue her antiques business through good and hard times. “My customers feel they are part of the adventure and enjoy the in-house experience to touch and feel and hear about the journey their piece has made,” says Dee who regularly takes her van to European markets, barns, and fairs returning with a van full of timeworn furniture, mirrors, decorative home goods, garden wares and more. www.deebrophy.com

FIND, Unit 1, Sauls Court, Cows Lane, Temple Bar West, Dublin 8 

Naomi Hanrahan, works somewhat like a magpie creatively mixing vintage furniture, lighting and objects with a variety of handmade goods at her FIND store in Temple Bar. The result is a wonderfully layered emporium with lots to explore and discover, from the old and the handmade to organic skincare and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. A proponent of sustainability and upcycling, Naomi also has a prop hire service for events, films or shoots.www.findonline.ie Photography by Alison Lowndes.

HOUSE MCGRATH, 102 St Patrick Mills, Douglas, Cork 

A wonderful collection of refurbished antiques and artisanal homeware. Founder Carla McGrath is known for her amazing assortment of antique dressers, repairing, and frequently updating them with a coat of new colour, making them fresh and modern. There is also a complementary selection of tabletop and artisanal home décor goods. www.housemcgrath.com

JOY THORPE, 84 Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny 

JOY THORPE DECORATIVE ANTIQUES & INTERIORS in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny, is an important destination for antique-lovers drawn by interesting one-of-a-kind pieces (think old haberdashery units, Art Deco club chairs, chaises longues and more), curated by owner Joy Thorpe. “I source all my pieces from antique auctions and flea markets. My favourite places for finding special things, especially kilims and ceramics, are the medinas of Morocco.”  www.joythorpeantiques.com.

NIALL MULLEN ANTIQUES, 57 Francis Street, Dublin 

Renowned antiques dealer, Niall Mullen features a broad range of antiques spanning two centuries from 1770 to 1970. He believes that styles can be mixed to create a personal and individual vision. As the long-established antique dealers on Francis Street shrank their footprint, Niall Mullen Antiques incorporated his neighbour Gallery Zozimus into his store. The two stores live comfortably together in an eclectic mix, all the more interesting for exploring. www.niallmullenantiques.com

ON THE SQUARE EMPORIUM, Unit A2, 17 Heron Road, Belfast 

Jill O’Neill and Justin Lowry joined forces in 2014 combining their two shops, OTSE and ReFound, into a 14,000 square foot treasure trove for the modern vintage hunter. Partners in both life and business they have created ON THE SQUARE EMPORIUM, a vast collection on antiques, vintage, collectables and oddities, for sale and for hire. www.onthesquareemporium.com

SIOPAELLA, 29-30 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2 

On arrival in Ireland, Canadian native Ella de Guzman remarked on the absence of consignment shops. Seeing an opportunity in the market she set about changing that, opening SIOPAELLA in 2011. The boutique specialises in Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes, finding new owners for 145,000+ items to date.  www.siopaella.com

SPACE OUT SISTER, 88 Francis Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8 

Prepare to discover vintage, vintage-inspired, and size-inclusive luxury lingerie and loungewear at Space Out Sister. Karen Kiki Forrester, inspired by her love of vintage style and print, started her business as a pop-up from her home in 2013. By 2015 she had moved into a space in The Liberties and hasn’t looked back. The designer lingerie is exclusive in Ireland to Space Out Sister and the vintage pieces are one-of-a-kind. www.spaceoutsister.com Photography by Dorothy Forrester.

SWEENEY & SON ANTIQUES, Laurel Cottage, Graigue Beg, Bunclody, Wexford 

Based just outside of Bunclody, Co Wexford, Mark Sweeney has being selling antiques since 2009. SWEENEY & SON ANTIQUES source an interesting mix of Vintage interiors, antique, decorative, salvage, and garden décor. www.sweeney-sonantiques.com

THE GAIETY Islandeady, Westport, Co Mayo

The Gaiety, a former dancehall built in 1938, was repurposed as an antique and vintage store in 2011 by Clodagh O’Connor and Sean McCaughey. Clodagh, a psychotherapist, juggles a psychotherapy practice and The Gaiety (with some heavy lifting from Sean). www.thegaiety.ie

THE OLD COURTHOUSE GREYABBEY & COLLECTABLE QUILT COMPANY, 2a The Square, Greyabbey, Co Down

French furniture, silverware, textiles, antique giftware, and home décor pieces are housed in the historic OLD COURTHOUSE, one of Greyabbey’s oldest buildings, which lends its name to the store. Proprietor Alison Miley has also amassed an impressive collection of contemporary, antique, and vintage patchwork quilts and textiles for sister business, Collectable Quilt Company.  www.theoldcourthousegreyabbey.com.
Photograph via Instagram @oldcourthousegreyabbey

THE RUSTIC HOUSE, 25 Main Street, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow 

A bright red, cheery facade welcomes customers into THE RUSTIC HOUSE where a wonderful assortment of naturally patinaed Irish goods await. Notable are the variety of vintage signs, baskets and furniture items. Opened in 2020, The RUSTIC HOUSE is run by owners Kate Gisbourne and Ian Jacobs. With a lifelong passion for antiques and interiors, and coming from backgrounds in the arts and design worlds, Kate and Ian present a curated selection of unique pieces for the home and collector. www.instagram.com/the_rustichouse 

THE STORE YARD, Kea-Lew Business & Retail Park, Mountrath Road, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, Co Laois

Owned by antiques expert and former builder, David Keane, (situated in an otherwise dreary Portlaoise business park) The Store Yard amazes visitors who discover fabulous large-scale salvage pieces, as well as period and retro curios, from taxidermy and chandeliers to vintage fashion and pictures. Keane has a particular interest in Irish vernacular furniture, and antique fireplaces and accessories. The Store Yard also works with architects and interior designers on residential and commercial projects. www.thestoreyard.ie.

 

THE VICTORIAN COMPANY, DUNDALK

THE VICTORIAN COMPANY in Dundalk marries old and new effortlessly, with owners Mark and Bróna McDonagh’s talent for combining period pieces, lighting, salvaged flooring and cast-iron radiators with modern furniture and quirky art to the fore. If you are renovating and looking for flooring, radiators, lighting, furniture and garden furniture, bear this store in mind. www.victoriancompany.ie

TOWNHOUSE WESTPORT, Shop Street, Cahernamart, Westport, Co Mayo

At the TOWNHOUSE WESTPORT, owned by Ally Murphy and Paul McCarthy, you’ll find Irish iconic brands (McNutts, Molloys of Ardara), European furniture, chic tableware, and a great coffee bar! www.townhousewestport.ie

VITO VINTAGE, Unit 1, Mungret Street, The Milk Market, Limerick 

A passion for vintage clothing led graduate of Limerick School of Art & Design, Caroline McBrearty to open VITO VINTAGE in Limerick’s historic Milk Market in 2018. She has a penchant for the bold prints and patterns of the 70s and 80s, as evident in her collection of maxi dresses and vintage silk kimonos and blouses. www.vitovintage.ie

WILSON’S YARD, 123 Hillsborough Road, Dromore, Co Down 

Restoring an old property and want to find one-off pieces? WILSON’S YARD in Dromore, Co Down, should be your first port of call. The family-run business is regarded as one of Ireland’s and the UK’s best architectural salvage and design businesses. “We are also one of the largest suppliers of reclaimed wooden and classical wood flooring in the country, particularly for lovely old parquet or reclaimed plank flooring,” says owner Nigel Wilson.  www.wilsonsyard.com

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