Shopping in Ireland is a popular activity not only among tourists but also among locals. During the sale season in Ireland, when prices in some stores drop by up to 60%, there is a lot of bargaining and haggling.
The essentials of shopping tours in Ireland:
- Aran sweater. A tightly knit winter garment that began in fishing villages. More crocheted scarves, hats and ponchos are also available in Ireland.
- Irish crystal. It is made by hand in County Waterford using old tools.
- Claddagh Ring in the form of hands that hold a heart (above the heart is a crown). This ring is associated with a legend about a faithful lover who waited for her fiancé to return from slavery, and he made her this ring as a gift. It symbolizes love and devotion, and it is given when they want to propose marriage to a girl.
- Wares made of tweed.
- Irish handmade lace.
- Guinness beer, Irish whiskey, Baileys cream liqueur.
Irish sales take place traditionally in Europe in January and July.
