The Gift Edit by Blackthorn and Burton

This new Galway-city giftstore had their grand opening on 14th March 2026.

It's located in the Corrib Court shopping centre, next to the AXA office and across from the main entrance to Decathlon (previously Debenhams).   This unit was Park Jewellers for a long time, and since then has hosted several pop-up Christmas stores for local artist-collectives.

Created as a passion-project by Deirdre Burton Design and Blackthorn Candles, The Gift Edit aims to be  "a little home for beautiful things made by small Irish businesses — thoughtful gifts, handmade pieces and special finds".  It is described as a home for Irish makers.

Opening Days / Hours

To be advised - the shopping centre is open seven days.

Social and contact details

To be advised

External window, May 2026

Sports Direct and Brand Max

Sports Direct Brand Max opened in the Corrib Shopping Centre, at the top of Eyre Street, in early June 2021.

This major English retail chain have taken over the entire shop which used to be Debenham's Galway store. The Sports area of the store (the bottom two floors) offers a wide range of football boots, running shoes, football kits and fitness clothing, while Brand Max on the top story offer discounted designer homewear and clothing for women, men and children.

The overall shop configuration is still much the same as before - the former Debenhams' tea-rooms is not open again, but is still set up as a cafe, so there may be someone else moving in here, too, once Covid-19 restrictions to allow indoor dining again.

February 2022 - entrance to the Corrib Shopping Centre