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items Planning a trip to Ireland and not sure where to go, what to do, or even what to bring? Here are all the things I recommend!
I will continue to update this as much as I can as I think back over our trip from this summer.
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Graiguenamanagh
Killarney
Shopping List for Ireland
Doolin
Graiguenamanagh
A beautiful small town that is a few hours southwest of Dublin. Just outside of Kilkenny.
This is a must see! My favorite item I bought there was leftover wool and metal rings to make wreaths. I included pictures of the wreaths they had on display.
They will ship your purchase if you don’t have luggage space.
Opening Hours
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Cushendale Woollen Mills
A nice spot for lunch or dinner in the summertime. Located along the riverside where locals like to swim. There are also houseboats to see along the shoreline as well as a beautiful picturesque bridge.
Waterside Guesthouse,
Graiguenamanagh,
County ...
Waterside Guesthouse
John and Corona are amazing hosts. This is a more secluded farmhouse and is a lovely place to stay just outside the little town of Graiguenamanagh.
Farm stay in County Kilkenny · ★4.99 · 5 bedrooms · 7 beds · 3 baths
Killarney
A beautiful town with so many amazing shops, pubs and restaurants.
Hike the paths and see a beautiful waterfall. Some paths can be a little steep. You can also book tours for the Gap of Dunloe. Bathrooms are located near the big waterfall.
Killarney National Park
My family loved this tour. Me? Not so much. But only because it was raining, and my raincoat was not waterproof. I got wet from the rain. I got wet from the water on the boat. I was so cold. But if you come well prepared with waterproof clothing, as ...
Boat, Bus, Walking & Cycling Tours Killarney to Gap of Dunloe - Gap of Dunloe Tours
We did a private falconry with our three boys, our cousin and our aunt. I have never been this close to an owl or a hawk and let me tell you this was one of the most memorable experiences from our 18 day adventure in Ireland. The smiles on our kids f...
Killarney Falconry | Welcome to Killarney Falconry, Killarney, Co ...
Great Airbnb within walking distance to all the shops. The cathedral photo was taken at night from the very top bedroom.
Home in Killarney · ★4.99 · 4 bedrooms · 5 beds · 3 baths
The live music was wonderful and so was the food. I highly recommend!
Murphy's of Killarney - Pub, Restaurant & Accommodation Killarney
Shopping List for Ireland
These are must-have items I highly recommend for a trip to Ireland, from packing to flying to traveling around.
If traveling in the warmer months, be prepared! I bought one of these fans for everyone in our family. They are rechargeable and worked well to keep us cool at night. Tip: open the windows and have a fan near and you will be very comfortable. I even ...
Otlonpe Portable 6.5" USB Desk Fan 4000mAh
Sunscreen tip: buy these and fill them with sunscreen! It makes it so easy to roll on quickly as needed. I had a little travel bag for each family member that had one of these as well as their shampoo/conditioner and body wash. You could also put one...
4-Pack 1.7oz White Roll-on Bottles for DIY
If you are traveling with your family and have kids, I recommend giving each kid a color for the trip. I bought these and matched them with the same color toothbrushes for our kids.
There is not a lot of counter space in the bathrooms so these are ...
Mspan Toothbrush Head Cover Cap - Protective Case
Ladies: if you want something cool and comfortable to travel in and walk around in on your trip, these are it!
Leggings Depot High Waisted Buttery Soft Yoga
Travelon bags are made for security while traveling. This is a great size for day trips while shopping. Just throw it into a daypack for hiking or longer walking trips.
Travelon Anti-Theft Metro Small Crossbody
Here is a bigger Travelon bag if you travel with more items. Amazon is a great place to find them new. You can also find some great used ones on eBay or Poshmark.
Travelon Anti-Theft Heritage Small Crossbody Bag
I’m guilty of buying these in 5 different colors. If I were to pack for this trip again, I would just pack these shirts and capri leggings for clothes. We stayed in airbnbs so we washed our clothes every few days.
WIHOLL Womens Summer V Neck T Shirts 2025
Doolin
A tiny village kissed against the Cliffs of Moher. Several quaint shops full of curated finds for visitors. Local live music in the pubs at night. Best fish and chips was had here.
Warning: lots of stairs! They will warn you about this before you take the tour. Everyone must wear a helmet on the tour and tall people will appreciate that.
The story behind the discovery of the Doolin Cave is very interesting and it is a nice to...
Doolin Cave
There are many different shops in Doolin but this one was my favorite because I found my favorite souvenir there, a handmade necklace designed by Garrett Mallon. His Kin collection is just beautiful.
There are also a lot of different wool items as ...
Irish Crafts - Doolin