Shopping in Limerick forms one of the most interesting activities in which tourists can engage during Limerick tours. There are several shopping centers and departments stores, and even street shops selling a whole range of products. Shopping in Limerick provides a unique experience to the tourists visiting this city in the Republic of Ireland. Limerick shopping can be best done in the city center which is the major shopping area in the city. The Cruises Street and the Bedford Row are two of the spots where one can engage in an exclusive shopping spree.
Situated in Dooradoyle is the Crescent Shopping Center. It houses more than 90 shops and stores along with several eateries and the twelve-screen Omniplex Cinema. Buses operate on regular basis from the city center to this shopping arcade. There are distinct shops and departments showcasing and selling different types of products – ranging from garments to accessories, cosmetics to footwear, electronic goods to household products, and many more. To mention some of the names of such shops, these are, Connolly Menswear, Barratts Shoes, Argos, Elverys, The Art and Hobby Shop, Heirlooms, Jean Scene, Ladybird, Mango, Sally West, Tommy Hilfiger, Shoe Zone and Zara.
The Jetland Shopping Center situated in Caherdavin was inaugurated in 2005. The Dunnes Stores is a prime shop in this center. This supermarket features mostly garments, household goods, and grocery.
During the tours in Limerick, tourists can also drop in at the Coonagh Cross Shopping Center. It is a newly opened shopping arcade in Limerick. Located on the western shores of the River Shannon, this center houses just one shop for the time being – the Tesco. It is basically an international grocery.
The Opera Center is another place for shopping in Limerick. It is a sprawling and well-planned modern shopping complex in the city.
The CityEast Retail Park is situated outside the Limerick city in the Republic of Ireland. The B&Q store is the largest store in this arcade. The other prominent places to shop in here include such names as Instore, Toymaster, Halfords and Harvey Norman.
Another spot for shopping in Limerick is the Childers Road Retail Park. This shopping center is situated in the outskirts of the city of Limerick. The major stores in here comprise the Atlantic Homecare, Land of Leather, JJB Sports, Harry Corry, Maplin and Next. The Dunnes Stores, Smyths Toy Superstore, Lifestykle Sports and Heatons are the other major stores in here.
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