WHERE TO shop

1 DESIGNIST If you’re after a unique memento of your time in Dublin but despair of the plethora of mass-produced Guinness and leprechaun-themed tat on offer, head to Designist for a quality selection of some of the coolest and quirkiest gifts, homewares and art in the city. The independent shop showcases the best of Irish and international design and they also sell online, so if you regret leaving that special something behind you can always order it when you get home. designist.ie 2 FALLON & BYRNE Foodies should add the Food Hall at Fallon & Byrne to their list of must-see sites in Dublin. Stocked with all the freshest produce and best artisanal food from producers all over Ireland, you’re sure to pick up a souvenir or two to savour. If you’re peckish after all the perusing, make your way downstairs to the wine cellar for some ‘wickedly quaffable bottles’ accompanied by bar food. Or head upstairs to the restaurant for fine seasonal fare. fallonandbyrne.com 3 DUBLIN FLEA MARKET Fossicking at the Flea is a wonderful way to while away an afternoon if you’re in town for their monthly markets. All traders are Irish-based creative start-ups or small enterprises. You can pick up everything from original art and clothing to jewellery and antiques and there’s a real community vibe among the traders and visitors so it’s a great place to get chatting to locals. dublinflea.ie

“Make your way to the wine cellar for some ‘wickedly quaffable bottles’ and bar food”