Food
It would have been unthinkable a generation ago, yet Ireland has recently slipped quietly into a new role as a must-visit destination for food lovers from all over the world. No matter what the style of cooking is, the basic building blocks are the excellent ingredients for which Ireland also has a growing reputation.
Dining in Ireland now offers a wide range of choices. Irish and European restaurateurs have opened high-class establishments, adding to a diverse range of restaurants that already includes Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and vegetarian establishments.
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Shopping
If you feel the need for some retail therapy, why not go shopping for mementos - either for others or yourself. A copy of 'Ulysses' purchased in a Dublin bookshop makes an ideal present. Other suggestions are luxury crystal pieces from Galway, Tipperary, Tyrone or Waterford, Parisan china from Belleek, a bottle of Jameson Whiskey, or Bushmills whiskey from the oldest distillery in the world, linen from the Irish Linen Centre, Irish knitwear such as Aran sweaters, lace products from the various craft shops, not forgetting a fresh or smoked Irish salmon.
Opening Hours
Shops are generally open
Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 6.00pm, with late-night shopping until 8.00pm or 9.00pm on Thursday at many of the larger shopping stores.
On Sunday main shopping centres and some of the larger department stores open from midday until 5.00pm or 6.00pm. Many smaller supermarkets in towns and villages also open.
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