Best Shopping Malls in Ashbourne Area

"While you’ll have a pleasant time feeding the ducks and swans in St. Stephen’s Green or watching the man who feeds them every day, this Dublin equivalent of New York City’s Central Park is full of informational signs, fountains, flowers, and statues. The gazebos are great places to relax over a picnic or take some lovely photos. You should also take the time to watch the street performers along Grafton Street by the mall."

"If you like to shop you’re going to love Dublin because there are so many great places to go shopping. From grand, famous department stores to small, local designer boutiques. International design icons to street markets."

"Located on Dublin’s South Great George’s Street, the George’s Street Arcade originally opened as South City Markets in 1881, making it the oldest shopping centre in Ireland. Today, the Victorian redbrick building houses an indoor market of around fifty tenants, with a combination of stalls and stores selling vintage clothes, accessories, books and collectibles, and more. Shopping here is a distinctively Dublin experience, and you’re sure to find a souvenir you won’t get anywhere else."

"George’s Street Arcade has been in operation since the late 1800s|© Kevin George / Alamy Stock Photo. Serving Dublin since 1881, this enclosed Victorian market has a charming red-bricked interior housing over 50 stalls. Ranging in size and scale, the vendors here sell everything from authentic falafel to art, memorabilia and coin collections."

"A short LUAS tram ride away is Dundrum Town Centre which is the biggest shopping centre in Ireland. If you like shopping, and if you’re reading this you obviously do, then this is retail ecstasy thanks to some of the biggest names in fashion. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 7pm."

"Dundrum Town Centre is a large shopping mall with more than 169 shops, cafes and restaurants. It also has a movie theatre complex and parking spaces that accommodate more than 3,400 cars."

"Named the Most Family Friendly Centre of the Year 2007, this sprawling retail and entertainment complex boasts a multiplex cinema, restaurants, bars, …"

"The best way to explore Dublin’s main shopping areas is to walk from the Central North district over the River Liffey, through the vibrant Temple Bar neighborhood and end at Grafton Street in Central South. A good starting point is O’Connell Street, which will take you past the remarkable Millennium Spire and across O’Connell Bridge with its charming river views. Grafton Street is the city’s main shopping promenade, with the exclusive Brown Thomas department store, Weir & Sons Jewelers and a colorful array of street performers."

"This is the largest shopping centre in the city centre and is very centrally located just off O’Connell Street. The Red line Luas stops outside and escalators …"

"This historic shopping centre occupies a beautiful Georgian building just off Grafton Street, the south side’s major shopping street. Formerly a townhouse belonging to the 3rd Viscount Powerscourt and his wife – for when they visited the city from their estate in Enniskerry, County Wicklow – it now holds more than 40 shops and restaurants. A proud supporter of Irish design, The Powerscourt Centre has several boutiques by Irish fashion designers, as well as offering the best of Irish craft."

"About seven minutes from the hotel is the gorgeous Powerscourt Centre. It’s a haven of small artisan boutiques and galleries, eateries and designer stores in what was once a family home. But don’t be deceived: It’s actually quite big, immediately impressive and well worth a visit even if you’re not actually planning to buy anything."

"Go in for the shopping, stay for the cafe and beautiful view!. This shopping centre is set in a renovated Georgian House along trendy South William Street. It’s full of design and antique jewellery shops, as well as cafes and a few clothing stores."

"Originally built as a tobacco store with vaults beneath to store wine, the Chq Building is steeped in local history and, traditionally, locals knew it as the …"

"This is the city centre's oldest shopping centre with entrances on Henry St, Parnell St and Moore St. Named after its builders, Irish Life Assurance …"

"The Ilac Centre is a shopping centre, located in central Dublin, north of the River Liffey. It has entrances opening onto Henry Street, Parnell…"

"The ethos of Bite caf� is that of 'Uptown Food, Downtown Vibe' and it's basically recreating your average fish and chip shop into a more upmarket fish experience with some interesting reinventions along the way. Gone is the greasy batter in a brown bag, replaced with hake in a vodka and beer batter accompanied with mushy peas and pancetta fries. The usual pre-theatre menu has been replaced with a 'Pre-Gig Menu', seeking to resonate with the modern diner."

"We temporarily forgot about our love for Italian gelato when we ate this cone topped with delectable Irish ice cream. Open in Western Ireland since 2000, Murphy’s Ice Cream now has shops in Dublin, Killarney and Galway in addition to its Dingle home. Despite this growth, the Irish ice cream shop continues to churn authentic Irish ice cream using locally sourced Irish ingredients including milk from Kerry cows, a breed only found in Ireland."

"Suggesting an ice-cream on a damp Dublin day might not sound like the best idea, but do sample Murphy’s ice-creams as you saunter along Wicklow Street in the city centre. This is serious stuff: the brand originates in Dingle, County Kerry, and it’s made of Kerry cream. Try the delicious sorbets, which change with the season – blackcurrant in high summer, for example, and cranberry in winter."

"Murphy’s have been making their own brand of ice cream for 17 years now in Dingle, Kerry, with a more recent second home in Dublin. There’s only two weeks of sunshine in Dublin all year round, but when the sun is finally out, queues are quick to form outside Murphy’s. The flavours like Dingle sea salt, Dingle gin, peanut and many more are unbelievable."

"With five front units open seven days a week and over 25 stalls springing to life at the weekends, Howth Market is one of the focal points of this quaint seaside town and attracts locals just as much as those from further afield. Conveniently located beside the DART station, this market is perfect for browsing on a sunny day before heading along the cliff walk or onto the pier. Though the market sells a great mix of wares, from woodwork to antique jewellery, the food is the highlight."

"There are so many reasons to visit this picturesque northside village on the weekend. But the market is a good enough reason in its own right. You're likely to find an array of organic produce, freshly baked goods, jewellery, clothing, antiques and loads more when checking out this market."

"If you’re looking for an authentic Irish breakfast dining experience, then Beanhive Coffee in Dawson St. might be your next stop. Their signature Full Irish Breakfast dish consists of 2 sausages, 2 bacon, an egg, beans, mushrooms, 2 hashbrowns, 2 white puddings, tomato, and crunchy, buttery toast—all for €8.95 only!. A great meal to start your day."

"Come enjoy some delicious Irish dishes, baked goods or coffee!. Open for breakfast and lunchDress code: CasualPhone: +353 1 677 4685"

"For a warm welcome and its menu, we have to add Rosa Madre to this list. This authentic Italian seafood restaurant will complement a nice evening in the heart of the city, with delicious seafood. The house speciality is fresh Calamari and Gamberi served with spicy spinach, and for the pasta lovers, why not give the Ravioli Al Tartufo or the Lobster Tonnareli a try?"

"Why: If you’re a fan of Italian seafood, Rosa Madre is the perfect place for you. With a menu centred around fish, the Temple Bar restaurant is also never short on theatre. Dishes such as gratinated Wexford scallops come served on loudly patterned plates, while whole fishes are filleted at the side of your table."