One of the great benefits of our city centre campus in Dublin is its proximity to a range of boutique shops and markets. City Language School is surrounded by great places where you can pick up some unique Irish gifts before heading back home to spend the festive season with your family. So whether you’re returning to Turkey, flying home to France, bringing back home to Brazil or setting off for Spain, these shops are ideal spots to find that little something special for your friends and family.
Designist, 68 South Great George’s Streeet, Dublin 2
You’ll find this lovely little shop just around the corner from City Language School. Though it is quite small, it is choc-full of inspiring design treats with everything from quirky lampshades to limited edition books. Most of what you see here is designed and made in Ireland, so whatever you get, there’s a good chance you’ll be giving a gift that is from you and you alone. You can expect this place to be packed full of people between now and Christmas Eve, so time your visit well. You can check out some of their collection right here.
Irish Design Shop, 41 Drury Street, Dublin 2
Established in 2008 by two jewellers, Irish Design Shop is a small business that prides itself on promoting the work of some of Ireland’s most exciting designer-makers. While their products are that little more expensive, the emphasis on original design and individual craftsmanship makes it all worthwhile. Upstairs, you’ll find a jeweller’s workbench where customers can see work in progress. Everything here is 100% Irish made and made to last a lifetime.
George’s Street Arcade, Dublin 2
Built in 1881, George’s Street Arcade is Ireland’s first purpose-built shopping centre, and one of Europe’s oldest. There are some great shops in here and many of them are small stalls selling artisan food, jewellery and t-shirts. No matter what you’re looking for, you have a good chance of finding it in here and usually at a good price. When you’re finished you can always stop for coffee in Simon’s Place, get a seat by the window and watch the world go by.
Carroll’s Irish Gift Store, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
While we can’t say for certain that everything in here is made in Ireland, there’s no doubting this shop’s Irish identity. This place has everything from leprechaun hats to Guinness t-shirts, kale themed keyrings to shamrock emblazoned playing cards. If it’s something with an Irish theme you’re after and you want to keep it cheap, then this is the place to go.
Your Language School in Dublin City Centre
City Language School is right in the heart of Dublin City Centre. Dublin is the proud and vibrant capital of Ireland and with its cosmopolitan and modern feel, it has repeatedly been voted Europe’s friendliest city by Trip Advisor. Dublin boasts strong links with literature, music, dance and storytelling. As you walk through the streets of Temple Bar, you can absorb the musical tradition which spills onto the streets from the many bars and restaurants; truly a city of enormous beauty! Dublin is surrounded by breath-taking natural scenery that will leave you with lifelong memories. It is perfectly located on the eastern coastline of Ireland and is a convenient gateway to the rest of Europe.
We are conveniently located in the heart of Dublin on Dame Street, giving you easy access to the whole city of Dublin as well as bus and tram lines for you to get around.