7 Best Places to Shop in Ennis, County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands

A popular spot with locals for its own line of knitwear as well as its mix of Irish and international brands, Carraig Donn is also a sure thing for visitors looking for some contemporary Irish fashion, jewelry, crystal, and pottery.

This is where Ennis's traditional musicians stock up on sheet music, specialist books, and musical instruments.

This long-established bookstore carries a wide range of local history and Irish-interest titles along with new publications.

Established in 1966 and specializing in antique clocks as well as Irish and internationally sourced antiques, this old gem of a shop is handily located in the town center.

This little find in the heart of the town's market square is proof that there is hope for the traditional, independent bookstore. Every copy from the vast collection of rare, new, and used books is hand chosen by a member of staff or requested by a customer, with a selection of new, out-of-print, or secondhand books available on-site. Scéal Eile (translated as "another story") doubles as a performance theater, and is popular as a book-signing venue.

Stop here for a good selection of gold and silver jewelry as well as some lovely Irish-made gifts.

Branded garments including throws, coats, capes, scarves, men's sweaters, and other woolly products sourced from select mills help stave off chilly weather while still looking chic.