All gift shops in Galway were closed from 24 December 2020, and allowed to re-open from 17 May 2021.
The list below shows gift shops that are currently open.
See a list of giftshops which re-opened between June and December.
Ah Sure, Look It in Woodquay
Reopened on 15 August 2020
Aran Sweater Market
Re-opened in late July 2020
Carraig Donn in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre
Reopened in the week-starting 15 June.
Designs of Ireland in Cross St
Re-opened on Monday 23 June.
Initial hours were 10am - 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 12-noon to 5pm Sunday, but these likely extended over time.
Galway Woollen Market in High Street
Re-opened in mid-July 2020
Galway Gifts and Souvenirs
Re-opened in mid-July 2020
Gifts of Galway in William Street
Re-opened in the week starting 8 June
Judy Green Pottery in Kirwan's Lane
Re-opened in the week starting 8 June 2020
Kilkenny Shop in High Street
Reopened on 15 June 2020
Opening hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:30am - 5pm.
O'Maille's Original House of Style in High Street
(Aka O'Maile's knitweare / woollens) - products include many traditional wool garments
Reopened on 27 July 2020 - just in time for Race Week.
OMG Zhivago Gifts / Records / Ticketmaster in Shop St
Re-opened in the week starting 15 June
Treasure Chest in William Street
Re-opened in the week starting 8 June
Twice as Nice in Quay Street
Re-opened in the week starting 8 June
Weavers of Ireland in Spanish Parade
Re-opened during September
Yankee Candles in Abbeygate St
Re-opened in the week starting 8 June
