KCLR's Christmas Shopping List
Looking for ideas when it comes to shopping local this Christmas? Discover some of the best in retail and gift offerings across Carlow and Kilkenny with KCLR’s Christmas Shopping List. From home and garden to hotels and flowers, the great outdoors and more, check out some of the businesses below that can help cross some items off your Christmas list this year.
Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven
Christmas memories begin at Arboretum, your go-to destination for Christmas home décor done beautifully. With curated themes like “Champagne & Mistletoe”, “Woodland Hearth”, “Frosted Twilight” and “Toymaker’s Cottage”, you’ll find everything from real and pre-lit trees, garlands, wreaths, lights, scented candles to food hampers and stocking fillers, all under one festive roof.
Clanard Court Hotel
Our Christmas experiences are running on select dates in December and will absolutely deliver on guaranteed FUN and oodles of Christmas Cheer! Something both our Elf Helpers and Santa Team simply excel at here at the Clanard Court Hotel, where these experiences magically happen every year. WE JUST LOVE CHRISTMAS!
Easter Island Garden Centre
Step into Christmas at Easter Island Garden Centre Kilkenny.
Discover fresh fir door wreaths, premium grade-A non-shed Christmas trees, and unique gifts you won’t
find anywhere else. Or treat someone special with a gift voucher for our Kilkenny or Waterford stores.
Don’t delay – get Christmas sorted at Easter Island Garden Centres.
Open 7 days , Mon – Sat 9am to 6pm and Sundays 10am to 5:30pm
Forget Me Not Florist
Our Kilkenny flower shop is a well-established family-run business serving the local community and beyond for the last 16 years. We create artistic arrangements using the finest fresh, seasonal flowers and foliage, carefully chosen to capture the spirit of each season and convey the perfect sentiment for any occasion. We cater for all budgets, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for on our website, just give us a call—we’ll be happy to help. Our friendly and reliable service includes same-day delivery across Kilkenny County, Freshford, Thomastown, Gowran, and surrounding areas.
Hotel Kilkenny
Step into modern luxury at Hotel Kilkenny, Enjoy a festive lunch or dinner in their Rosehill 1831 bar.Whether you’re there for a romantic escape, family adventure, or corporate event, Hotel Kilkenny offers the perfect setting, plan your dream wedding with their dedicated wedding team.
Purchase a gift voucher for Hotel Kilkenny, the perfect gift this Christmas.
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
Right in Kilkenny, MacDonagh Junction blends convenience and variety, with popular stores like Next, TK Maxx, River Island, and Skechers, plus a wide range of fashion, gift, and homeware shops. Enjoy cafés and extras like free WiFi and parent-and-child parking.
With ample indoor parking—including Autism, Age-Friendly, and Pregnancy spaces—and a lively, friendly atmosphere, MacDonagh Junction is your one-stop destination for local Christmas finds. Come in, browse, and tick off every name on your list!
Padmore & Barnes
Padmore & Barnes Retail Store, the leading destination in the southeast for all your Footwear, Lifestyle, Luggage, and Outdoor Essentials. With ample FREE Parking for all our customers. Shop your favourite quality brands in-store and online.
Talbot Hotel Carlow
Talbot Hotel Gift Vouchers – thoughtful, flexible, and always appreciated. Valid in all Talbot Collection Hotels, use for stays, dining, leisure centre and more. Valid for 5 years from date of purchase. The perfect gift this Christmas, with hotels in Carlow, Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Tipperary and Wexford.
The Orchard Salon & Day Spa
Nestled within the grounds of Hotel Kilkenny, The Orchard Salon & Day Spa offers a peaceful escape from everyday life, with free on-site parking and a cosy, private setting. From luxury spa treatments and advanced skincare programs to maintenance beauty services for men and women, they cater to all needs. This Christmas, gift relaxation and well-being: the perfect local treat for someone special.
Women’s Health Group
At the Women’s Health Group we cater for all women’s gynaecological and obstetrical needs. We also have a brand new treatment for men and women; EMSELLA is a breakthrough treatment for incontinence and confidence. This unique technology revolutionizes men and women’s intimate health and wellness by providing those suffering from incontinence with a completely non-invasive option.
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