The Witches Closet (previously Sacred Wings)

This angel, holistic and spiritual store opened the 2nd week of September 2025, and originally had signs and social media saying they would be called Sacred Wings.

However no sign has gone up outside, and it looks like the social media have moved on to the new name, The Witches Closet"

They're located in Middle Street, in the shop-unit that was previously home to Wicked Vibes vape-shop - and it looks like some of the shop-fittings have stayed in place.

With roots set in Irish paganism, the products available include statues, spells, herbs, runes / stones, books and more.  As well as education about using their products for health and healing.

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Opening Days / Hours

Mon to Sat:  10:30am to 6:30pm

Sun: 12-noon to 6pm

Two weeks later,  and there's a nicer coluor scheme but still no signs 

Inital Opening hours

Opening week:  no signs yet,  but the doors are open

A few days?  before opening.  Will the hot-pink décor remain?

West Coast Herbs

This retail outlet is run by the new company, founded by a family of herbalists, and registered in early September 2023.  

Their first Irish store is in Galway's Market street - across the road from the Portershed (ex Connaught Tribune office) and Kozzys barbershop.  It opened in late October 2023.

The metallic gold paint shopfront makes a real statement in the street, lifting the tone of an otherwise grey area - in the shop next to Finnegan's restaurant, which was previously Don Corleone Barbers,

Products sold in the shop are broadly described as "Cosmetic and Toilet Articles" - and are focussed items that are handmade in Galway, including herbal self-care products, creams and balms, botanical skincare, natural perfumes, artisanal soap, aromatherapy, mushrooms, herbal medicines, Ayurveda products, Chinese medicines and natural fibre clothing.

Opening days / hours are TBA.

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Making a statement in September 2023

Beautyphile Nail Boutique, Prospect Hill

This pretty-pastel nail boutique opened on 17 September 2023.

They're located in Prospect Hill at number 76, in between Hair 74 (previously Andy's) and the Post Office, just down from The Dean hotel.  This was until recently the home of Superkeytones ethnic foodstore - and the building has had a very thorough renovation in recent weeks.   This includes a privacy strip on the front windows, which allows lots of natural light into the boutique while shielding customers from people walking past.   

Their grand opening is from 17-19 September, with 50% discounts on treatments during the first three days.

To start with, opening hours are:

Mon and Tue 10am to 7pm,   

Wes to Fri: 10am - 8pm

Saturday 10am - 7pm. 

Closed on Sundays.   

Services include manicures and pedicures, file and polish, with  shellac, BIAB and acrylic nails.   

Appointments can be booked on  Facebook, or by messaging in Messenger or Instagram - and there are special prices for men, and children under 12.

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Email:  beautyPhileGalway@gmail.com

Phone 089-2662626   or  085-1467777

March 2024

Opening week 

Power Max Vitamin Shop

This healthfood shop opened in June 2022.  It was originally located downstairs in the Corbett Court (northern) end of the Eyre Square Shopping Centre, near the escalators, in a shop that that sold antiques for many years, and has more recently been a Christmas-gifts store.  Then in June 2023, they moved upstairs into the main part of the complex, in unit next to Remus Uno, which used ot be Blascoe jewellers.

PowerMax upstairs, June 2023

Corbet Court was the first storefront of this Galway-owned Irish company which was founded in March 2020 to produce 100% natural Powermax energy bars.  These bars are hand-made using raw ingredients, are free from preservatives and colorings, have no added sugar and are vegan-friendly.

As well as their own bars, they also supply many different healthy lifestyle items, including energy drinks, protein powders, food-supplements, and Gorilla-wear clothing.

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Phone:    +353 086 8095764

Email:     info@hiprofood.ie

The CBD Store

The CBD Store is a Galway-based supplier of cannabidiol products, based in the Town Parks centre on the Tuam Road.

This city-centre branch in the Eyre Square Centre is located the under the elevator at the south end of the complex - where the smaller Diamonds and Gold shop used to be, between the entrance to Dunnes Stores and the XL convenience store.

It opened in mid-June 2020 - likely the first new business to open in the central-city after the Covid-19 closedown.