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Irish Shops in St. Louis

Find Irish Sweaters, Waterford Crystal and Other Imports From the Emerald Isle

By , About.com Guide

Whether you're looking for a green sweatshirt that screams "Kiss Me I'm Irish" or more traditional (and subtle) Irish clothes, the shops below have what you're looking for. They're also great places to find gifts, carrying everything from Waterford Crystal to handwoven Irish sweaters. If you're more in the mood for Irish food or beer, check out my article on Irish Restaurants and Pubs in St. Louis.

The Kerry Cottage

The Kerry Cottage has a wide range of Irish imports including Irish clothing, foodstuffs, jewelry, music and home decorations, inlcuding Waterford Crystal and Belleek China. The store is always busy around St. Patrick's Day, but also keep it in mind as a terrific place to find gifts for baptisms, first communions and weddings.
2119 S. Big Bend
(314) 647-0166

The Irish Crystal Company

Irish artisans are known for producing some of the best crystal and china in the world. The Irish Crystal Company, as the name would suggest, specializes in selling fine Irish crystal like Waterford, Derry and Heritage Irish. The store also has a wide selection of Belleek China. It's popular with brides-to-be and anyone looking for a special gift.
104 North Kirkwood Road
(800) 581-0947

O'Malley's Irish Gift Shop

O'Malley's Gift Shop in Dogtown is filled with authentic and hard to find Irish gifts. You'll find all kinds of Irish clothing, jewelry, hats, clocks, candles and more. The shop is family owned with helpful and knowledgeable workers.
6330 Clayton Ave., St. Louis
(314) 645-8779

Thistle & Clover

Thistle & Clover in St. Charles is a one-stop shop for Irish, Scottish and Welsh merchandise (basically anyone oppressed by the British). Irish items include claddagh and celtic cross jewelry, cookbooks, flags and more. There is also a large selection of family crests and authentic coat of arms prints.
407 South Main Street, St. Charles
(636) 946-2449

Catholic Supply

St. Louis has a large Irish American population, but is also home to the nation's largest per capita Catholic population. Put the two together and you get Catholic Supply. At times, it seems as much of an Irish shop as it is a religious store. You probably won't find a lot of Guinness merchandise or other party supplies, but the store does have a tremendous selection of celtic crosses, jewelry and other Irish religious gifts.
6759 Chippewa
(314) 644-0643

The Shannon Shop

The Shannon Shop is eager to help you prepare for "the wearin' of the green" on St. Patrick's Day or any time of the year. Stop by for Irish-themed baby clothes, Irish china, picture frames and more.
111 W. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood
(314) 965-5019

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