3 Best Shopping in County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands, Ireland

Take extra time to leaf through this treasure trove of literature. Heaving with 10,000 publications, the flagship store has new, discounted, and out-of-print titles, and an unrivaled range of Irish-interest books. Check in on Saturday for good old children's storytelling sessions.

Ceramics by Judy Greene—a local potter specializing in hand-thrown ceramics depicting landscapes and Irish flora---as well as handmade jewelry and knitwear can be found in this two-story store in atmospheric Kirwan's Lane.

Together, Seamus and Kevin Sheridan know all of Ireland's artisanal-cheese makers personally and stock the widest possible range of delectable cheeses in their aromatic store to the rear of St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church. Italian charcuterie and home-branded chutneys along with the fine selection from the wineshop upstairs will complete your picnic.