Right beside the Butterslip on High Street, this is one of several outlets for woolen goods in the area. There is another branch of the Sweater Shop in Dublin, and both have an enviable reputation for quality. Lambswool cardigans and waistcoats are available for the relaxed rural look, while there is also a good selection of fleeces. As with many such shops in Ireland, there is a tax back incentive for non-EU residents.

Located in the coach house of Kilkenny Castle, this world-renowned craft center sells the very best of Irish design items. Perfect for gifts, the range available in the various workshops includes pottery, glassware, crystal, clothing and more. The premises also boasts a self-service restaurant upstairs, commanding enviable views of Kilkenny city.

Housed in a former mill, this water-powered factory provides a fascinating insight into the art of making pottery. The premises also feature a gift shop and small museum, with an exhibition tracing the history of pottery through the ages. Nicholas Mosse has been throwing pottery since 1975, and glassware and fabrics are also available for sale from this outlet.

Kilkenny has an enviable reputation for crafts, and those who visit the Jerpoint Glass Studio will undoubtedly marvel at the sight of skilled craftsmen working with molten glass, forming a range of beautiful pieces which are known throughout the world. First and second quality glass is available to purchase in the studio shop.

Ireland is renowned for its knitwear, and the sense of tradition in this shop is emphasized by the choice of a Gaelic name. The shop has two floors of quality woolen garments, including jumpers, scarves, and cardigans. Warm and perennially fashionable, the garments are the work of some fine Irish designers. There is clothing here for men and women, and serious wool heads would be advised to check out their website.

Duiske Glass Kilkenny Gift Shop is a great place to take back some memories of your trip, or some gifts back home. The family that runs this store has been into crafts since four generations, and the store was established back in 1974. Most of their creations make use of the intaglio method of engraving, mixed with contemporary styles and colors. The store has a vast range of glasses, vases bowls, lamps and chandeliers, among other articles.