It’s hard to avoiding making Jeff Bezos even richer or going to a ring-road toy warehouse when getting your Christmas presents.

In this thread we’d like to showcase a bunch of great family-owned local shops.

Our spending decisions shape the city we live in.
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1. TOYS
Joyce’s on Princes St.
Filled with toys and puzzles for kids of all ages.

2. FOOTWEAR/CLOTHING
McCarthy’s on The Coalquay

The go-to place to buy Docs in Cork for decades. Also great for band t-shirts, hoodies, outdoor-wear.
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3. SPORTS
Finns Corner, Grand Parade

Facing tons of competition from multinational chains in the city centre but still going strong

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4. BOOKS

@vibesandscribes Lavitt’s Quay

Still the best bookshop in Cork.

5. TOOLS

McQuillans, Oliver Plunkett St
You could go to an anonymous hangar in a retail park or come here and speak to friendly experts.

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6. BUTCHER

O’Flynns, Marlboro St

Here forever, paying fair prices to local farmers. Their spiced beef is legendary.

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7. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Pro-Musica, Oliver Plunkett St

Facing huge competition from the internet, particularly Thomann. They compete with great stock, personal service and very competitive prices.

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More coming soon. Feel free to reply to this thread with your own recommendations and pics.

8. TOYS

Pinocchio’s Paul St

A little cave of happiness.
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