For more thorough information click here.Ī bit farther down College Street is a little shop called Serendipity.

Each clan has it's own design so when a body would wash ashore it could be identified by the weave of the sweater and the lost man could be returned to his clan for proper burial. An Aran sweater can absorb 30% of its weight in water before feeling wet. Just a bit of history for you, in case you're wondering about Aran sweaters and clan knits: The Irish have always been people of the sea, as you would expect of an island nation. The jumpers here are lovely- and warm! Aran Sweaters And be sure to grab sweaters for the kids. If you have any Irish in your background this is where you will come to get your hand knit clan sweater. Walk a couple of blocks and at the corner of College Street you will find the Aran Sweater Market. If you're after a true Aran sweater leave Christy's through the crystal room and turn left after your exit. There's a tiny nook right before the crystal room (don't leave the kids unattended in the crystal room!) with Bunratty Mead, whiskey candies and other flavorful goodies. And on your way back down the stairs take a quick turn to the left. Don't despair- there are treasures here for adults, too. My girls had a great time choosing souvenirs- stuffed woolen sheep and soccer balls. Stuffed lambs, fiery headed leprechauns, stuffed soccer balls… All emblazoned with “Ireland”. Here you will find a very large, very open area of tourist gifts. Enter through the front door and head straight up the steps.

But if you are traveling with little ones there is no better place to let them pick out their own trinkets and souvenirs. One of our first stops was Christy's Irish Stores. Killarney is the major tourist town of south west Ireland you can get practically anything here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This site generates income via partnerships with carefully selected travel brands and/ or purchases made through links to them.

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