Welcome to Connemara

Love Vintage

A real family affair, this, with a mother and her three children all bringing something special to the table as part of a Connemara retail heritage that stretches back a century. Look within to find new and vintage silks, linens, and cashmere in fantastical colours, fab jewellery, quirky faux fur coats, knitwear, and a new in-store children’s section. Another option is to shop online at lovevintage.ie.

Millars Connemara

Founded way back in 1900 by Robert Millar, Millars is today a retail centrepiece of Clifden’s Main Street, so much so that it’s probably hard to imagine the place without it. Through its doors, a real feeling of tradition and style interweaving becomes noticeably apparent – this extends right across its ranges of luxuriant clothing, giftware, accessories, and interiors. On top of this, their staff couldn’t be more helpful or welcoming.

O’DALAIGH FAMILY JEWELLERS

Johnny and Annie began creating jewellery in 1973 and never looked back. Since then, their son Jonathan has come on board, growing the business into one of the most unique jewellery shops in the country. For gift options for someone special, or simply to stop by to watch jewellery being brought to life in the open-plan workshop, this is worth finding time for during your stay in Connemara.

OHH! BY GUM

The Best Boutique in Ireland according to the Irish Times newspaper and a firm favourite with locals and visitors seeking sustainably sourced clothing and gifts for all ages. Stepping inside is akin to a walk-in treasure trove, with brands from all over Europe and UK that promote ethical lifestyle choices. Open Mon-Sun, you’ll find them beside the old Clifden railway station in the Station House Courtyard.

PROVENANCE - INTERIORS

Town and country are the meeting point for this interior design studio that specialises in fabrics and soft furnishings with a distinctly homegrown feel. As part of its bespoke design service, owners Rosie and Sadhbh work with indigenous materials and Irish craftspeople to help locate just the right tone and feel for a client’s home. Drop into their shop in the Station House Courtyard to see for yourself.

Stand N

Family-run for three generations, Standún has been ‘The Home of the Aran Sweater’ since 1946, and more recently, The Wall Street Journal voted it Best Quality and Value Aran Sweater. Besides Irish knitwear, clothing, gifts, and jewellery are on display at both their Spiddal and Oughterard outlets. Visitors to its online store (standun. com), meanwhile, can avail of favourable shipping rates.