Homeland Art

There are two main areas in Dublin’s city centre where people come to shop for Irish gifts. One area, on the northside of the River Liffey is Henry Street and it’s surrounding streets and the other area is Grafton Street and Stephen’s Green. The two areas are quite close. It is about a ten minute walk between both. The easiest route to take is over the Ha’penny Bridge, which crosses the River Liffey.

Northside
Henry Street has apartment stores such as Arnott’s aswell as an assortment of popular clothing and footwear stores. The Ilac Centre and the newer Jervis Street Centre are both here. The traditional Moore Street market is also here where fish and vegetables are sold daily from stalls with sellers announcing their presence regularly. The sellers have great voices and you will hear them before you see them as they nearly sing out: “ten for a fiver”. Nearby, Dublin’s main thoroughfare, O’Connell Street is just around the corner. Clerey’s department store and Eason’s book store are located here.

Southside
Grafton Street is the main shopping area on the southside. Located between Trinity College and Saint Stephen’s Green. Brown Thomas is located here. It caters to many designer showcases both international and local. Bewley’s Cafe is also located here. Every time I am on Grafton Street I stop on for a cup of coffee and a slice of cake. The exclusive Weir’s jewellery store is also here. The nearby Powerscourt Towncentre is a very unique, small shopping centre is located just around the corner.

After all that shopping there is nothing more you would deserve more than a thirst quenching pint of Guinness. I recommend McDaid’s pub. You can see it from Grafton Street. Half way up Grafton Street, walk right onto Harry Street and i’s just there on the left. There is a great bronze statue of Phil Lynott just outside.

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