Best Shops in Ireland 2016
Best Shops 2016 is back. We’re looking for shops that stand-out, that tantalise us with their merchandise, go the extra mile in terms of service and generally make us feel that they appreciate our money. We want you, the reader, to help us discover these hidden gems.
With hours to go, the feelgood factor is flowing
You have until midnight to nominate your favourite haunts for Best Shops 2016
Are you being served?
Service is key to a good shopping experience, and is a big factor for the judges of Best Shops 2016
Best Shops 2016: your county needs your vote
With more than 23,000 nominations so far, how has your county fared?
Irish Times Best Shops competition: Keeping it in the family
Best family-run shops competition draws a big response from readers
What’s your favourite Irish salon? Cast your vote now
Who does the best nails, gives the best waxes or tans you to perfection?
Clean eats or little treats? Where's the best food in Ireland?
From “food hugs” to “wow” scones which shops serve Ireland’s most tastebud tickling temptations?
Is there a shop that helps you feel at home?
Best Shops: stores of all types that create a sense of community are a favourite with readers
Best Shops 2016: Sligo leading the nominations
Incisive, informed comments by readers is what the judges are looking for
Which café sells Ireland’s best coffee?
Best Shops 2016: the search is on for the best place to get your caffeine fix
Best Shops: visual delights catch the eye
Visual merchandising has captured readers’ imagination in the Best Shops 2016
![’Everyone looks back at their own time and thinks that their age was better, but I actually think [my generation]went through a fairly privileged time… That first wave of feminism was really, really liberating.’ Photograph: Alan Betson](/polopoly_fs/1.2802965.1474631041!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_76/image.jpg "’Everyone looks back at their own time and thinks that their age was better, but I actually think [my generation]went through a fairly privileged time… That first wave of feminism was really, really liberating.’ Photograph: Alan Betson")
