My Shop Granny Likes It Galway is a good stop when you want a gift with a connection to the city or to an Irish maker. On Upper Abbeygate Street, the independent shop mixes art, jewellery, accessories and small pieces for the home, so it suits a browse without a fixed shopping list.
What to browse at My Shop Granny Likes It Galway
The shop’s official website is a useful starting point for its range. Galway-themed prints and products sit alongside work from Irish designers and makers. The selection changes, so treat the website as a guide and ask about an item if you are travelling especially to buy it.
For a light souvenir, look at cards, prints or a small accessory. For a present that will be used at home, browse the homeware and ask who made the piece. If buying something framed, check the overall dimensions rather than the print size alone; that makes a difference when it needs to fit into a suitcase.
Choosing a local gift
A Galway scene can be a thoughtful reminder of a trip, but the best choice depends on the person receiving it. Think about the space they have at home, the colours they use and whether they would prefer an object they can use every day. A smaller item that suits them is often a better gift than something large chosen in a hurry.
If buying Irish-made work matters to you, ask about the maker and manufacturing origin of the actual item. Shops can carry a mix of locally designed, locally made and other products. Keep any maker information with the gift; it helps the recipient understand the story behind it.
Where to find the shop
The official website lists 29/31 Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway. It is a short detour from the main pedestrian shopping streets, and works well alongside a walk through the centre. Our Galway shopping guides cover more independent shops and souvenir ideas.
Before you visit
Check current opening hours directly with the shop. For fragile purchases, ask about protective wrapping and think about the journey home before paying. If it is a present, confirm the exchange conditions and keep the receipt.
