The Irish Store

The Irish Store: Irish gifts and clothing shipped from Dublin

The Irish Store is an online shop specializing in authentic Irish products operating out of Dublin. According to its own presentation, it sells items made in Ireland and ships them to customers worldwide. The company describes itself as Irish-owned with more than thirty years of experience; its history dates back to 1987, the year the website cites as the start of its journey.

Aran knitwear and traditional clothing

The catalog gives a central place to the Aran collection, with sweaters and cardigans made from merino wool crafted in Ireland. Women's categories include Aran cardigans and sweaters, capes and shawls, Aran dresses, the Irish tweed collection, hats and scarves, accessories and the Sheep Collection. The men's section includes Aran sweaters and cardigans, accessories, hats and scarves, Irish tweed and the Sheep Collection. There is also a kids' line with sweaters and cardigans.

Among the featured products shown in the store are the Men's Traditional Crew Neck Aran Sweater, the Hooded Aran Zipper Lulu Classic Coat, the Women's Traditional Crew Neck Aran Sweater, the Womens Signature Hooded Aran Waterfall Cardigan and the Men's Signature Half Zip Irish Wool Sweater. The Hooded Aran Zipper Lulu Classic Coat product page describes it as a bestselling Aran knit cardigan, rated five stars, made in Ireland and crafted from high-quality merino that doesn't itch. The catalog offers it in colors such as green, charcoal, blue, mermaid, damson, cream, navy, black, beige and cherry red, and in sizes from XS to XXL.

Celtic jewelry and Irish-inspired pieces

The jewelry section brings together bracelets, brooches and pins, Celtic rings, earrings, earring and pendant sets, Irish rosary beads, pendants and necklaces, watches and wedding and engagement pieces. The store organizes part of this range by specific styles: Claddagh jewelry, Connemara marble jewelry and Trinity Knot jewelry. The site's description notes that Claddagh jewelry is handmade and associated with the symbols of love, loyalty and friendship, while Connemara marble pieces use the green stone characteristic of Ireland.

Homeware and Irish brands

The homeware section includes blankets and throws, Irish crystal, Irish art and pottery. Within blankets, a distinction is made between Irish Aran, check, herringbone and baby blankets. The store also carries Irish brands such as Belleek China and Galway Crystal.

Gifts for different occasions

The gift range is organized by recipient (for her, for him and for kids) and by category, with gift cards, items under $50, $100 and $200, personalized gifts, Irish food baskets and selections of clothing, homeware and Celtic jewelry. By occasion, the catalog covers anniversary, christening, Father's Day, holiday, Mother's Day, St. Patrick's Day and wedding gifts.

Shipping, returns and customer service

The company ships from Ireland worldwide. The website states that orders to the United States arrive in two to three days, that US duties are included and that you only pay shipping on the first item, as the rest ship at no additional cost. The shipping price shown in the cart starts at $22.95. The returns policy is free and extends up to three months. The store offers order tracking, a help center, a size guide, a blog and a refer-a-friend program.

Reviews and brand presence

The site shows an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 10,980 reviews. The company encourages customers to share images with their products on social media to be featured in the customer spotlight section and to enter a monthly voucher giveaway. The store also offers a $10 discount to those who subscribe to its newsletter.

Location and contact

1st Floor, 8-9 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, Ireland · Phone: +353 1 861 1590 · Email: info@theirishstore.com