Shopping
Shop til you drop
The 4* Shannon Springs Hotel is in such a convenient location that you will never find yourself too far from a shopping spree. Standing just a short distance to the N18, you can depart from our hotel and let the roads bring you to many shopping destinations. Ennis to the east, Galway to the north and Limerick to the south, whatever direction you go there will always be something to see and do. If travelling isn’t on the itinerary, we have one of the best shopping centres right here in Shannon Town.
Skycourt Shopping Centre
There is something for everyone in SkyCourt Shannon. Whether you’re doing your weekly grocery shopping, getting a new hairstyle, medicine, flowers, clothes, shoe repairs, some nice cakes, sports gear, stylish clothes or shoes, you’re sure to find what you need at the SkyCourt mall. The shops include Dealz, Dunnes Stores, Iceland, Sash Ladies Store, Holland and Barrett, Gleesons Jewellers, Euro Shop, JT Autocare, Eco Vape, as well as Eason Bookstore and Omniplex Cinema.
Blarney Woolen Mills
Built in 1823, Blarney Woollen Mills is located in a small village called Bunratty (home of Bunratty Castle) just 7 minutes away from Shannon Springs Hotel and 14 minutes away from Shannon International Airport. The retail store is housed in one of Ireland’s oldest and most authentic Irish woollen mills. We are very lucky to have this beautiful gift store on our doorstep. Blarney Woollen Mills houses a large selection of Irish products. With a diverse selection of sweaters and woollens, crystal and china, gifts and souvenirs for all the family, this famous store has something for everyone.
Ennis Town
Ennis Town provides a unique shopping experience with little boutiques, as well as a large shopping centre. Its narrow, winding streets and weekly open-air market add to its charm and it is proud of its reputation as one of Ireland Tidiest Towns. A medieval town in a modern setting, the twisting lanes and bustling streets are full of wonders and treasures that will surely give you the retail therapy you so deserve. With ample parking and some of the friendliest staff in Ireland, your shopping experience in Ennis will be one to remember. With restaurants and bars aplenty, you can make a day of it and explore everything that Co. Clare’s capital has to offer.
Limerick City
As the retail capital of the Mid-West, Limerick offers memorable shopping experience with a fabulous selection of small family-run shops, stylish boutiques and modern department stores.
In our compact city centre, there’s just a short walk between designer stores, high street brands, market stalls and independent boutiques. Retail centres include the Arthur’s Quay shopping centre in the City Centre, the Crescent Shopping Centre in Dooradoyle and the Parkway Shopping Centre on the Dublin Road. At Limerick Milk Market you will discover the very best of fresh, natural produce from great farmhouse cheeses and chutneys, just-caught fish and artisan meats, organic fruit and vegetables, to delicious healthy bread and fresh-pressed juices.
Galway
Galway provides a unique shopping experience with a wide range of shops to cater to the tastes of both visitors and locals. As well as the high street shops, there is an interesting variety of specialist and tourist-orientated shops, which offer unique and interesting gifts. Many of the shops are located on streets in the main shopping area in the centre of the city including Galway’s famous bustling market which has been trading in Church lane by St Nicholas’ Church in the centre of the city for literally centuries. The city centre shopping areas are supplemented by a number of enclosed shopping centres, most of which are situated on the city’s outskirts.