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Shopping in Kilkenny

  • Kilkenny Design Centre
  • MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
  • MADE in Kilkenny Craft Trail

Shop until you drop in Kilkenny City & then stay at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny City has so much to offer the visitor, not least a great selection of shopping options. From wonderful boutique shopping along the Medieval Mile to the larger shopping centres such as McDonagh Junction, quality Irish products in the Kilkenny Design Centre or the unique experience of visiting the studios of the craftmakers of the MADE in Kilkenny Craft Trail- there’s so much to explore.

Listed below are just a sample of some of the best places to stop by to while you are shopping in Kilkenny: 

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Charming family entering a red arched courtyard doorway with welcome sign and hanging flowers
Mother and adult daughter smiling at a café table, reading a visitor guide and enjoying coffee outdoors in a cobbled village setting

Kilkenny Design Centre

The Kilkenny Design Centre is located minutes’ walk from the KIlkenny Ormonde Hotel, opposite Kilkenny Castle in the heart of Kilkenny City centre. It is open 7 days a week and offers a selection of quality Irish and International clothes, crafts and household products. There are also a choice of daytime and evening dining options  specialising in delicious home baking and dishes showcasing local produce avaibale in the Foodhall, coffee shop and restaurant. The studios of the Craft Yard and exhibitions at the National Craft Gallery are well worth a visit and are located immediately behind the Kilkenny Design Centre.

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MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre

The shopping centre is located close to the city centre and only a ten minute walk from the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. The centre is open seven days a week until 6pm and late on Thursday and Friday. There is a great selection of shops on offer, such as H&M, Next and TK Maxx. There are also a great selection of cafes and restaurants to choose from. For more information visit theirwebsite.

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Couple browsing handmade jewellery at a cosy indoor gift shop with castle view through arched window
Smiling couple browsing colourful flowers at a sunny outdoor market, relaxed family outing, stalls visible
Family browsing colourful framed art at an outdoor market against a stone wall, dog at their feet
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Couple strolling and laughing outside colourful seaside pubs with hanging flowers, shop signs visible
Couple holding hands, shopping and smiling under a stone archway by restaurants (The Colosseum)

MADE in Kilkenny Craft Trail

MADE in Kilkenny Craft Trail was set-up in 2009 and is responsible for promoting and encouraging the growth of the craft sector in Kilkenny. Kilkenny has a strong craft base, reflecting all the major crafts from ceramics, to jewellery, textiles to glass-blowing. Visitors to Kilkenny can visit the craft shops and learn more about each skill or purchase some unique, hand-crafted Irish products. Perhaps one of the best know local producers is Nicholas Mosse for his ceramics. For more information on the Kilkenny Craft Trail visit their website.

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Enjoy your shopping experience in Kilkenny even more by booking one of our Shopping Breaks or Weekend Breaks to give you the best value for money during your stay.

For more inspiration on shopping in Kilkenny where you can find more great shops in Kilkenny and Kilkenny shopping centres, check out www.visitkilkenny.ie