I love this store! Mary Anne was so helpful in picking out the perfect gift for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I couldn't make it to the shop ahead of Valentine's Day, so I called to see what my options were. She wanted to make sure I picked out exactly what I wanted, so she took me through the store on a video call so I could see everything. She also made sure I got the gift in time for Valentine's Day by sending it down with a friend to Manhattan, (thanks to her friend also named Mary Anne!) She and her mother Anna went the extra mile to make sure I had the perfect gift, on time, for Valentine's Day. My boyfriend absolutely loved the gift, and the story that came along with it! Thanks Mary...
Read moreA serendipitous meeting at Connaughton’s Riverdale Steak House, lead me to an amazing discovery to Ireland via Mary-Anne's As I walked through an unassuming door the owner flashed a warm and inviting smile. She lights up the shop. Things got better and better. No pressure, just helpful guidance. Customer service and a positive customer experience of days gone by. There’s just about everything one could want or need for themselves or as gifts. There’s all price points and regardless of any level, the quality is great. It's a showcase of Irish tradition and artistry. It’s hard to truly convey how great Mary-Anne’s is. It’s absolutely worth the trip, the only negative is you won’t...
Read moreFantastic store run by good-hearted honest folks with an astute eye for the beautiful and the true. When I arrived from Brooklyn I had merely hoped for a couple hand-knit Irish sweaters, and I got this and then some. Mary Anne's friendly disposition led us into fantastic and edifying conversation and then I stopped next door for a pint, meeting all the good folks who were around.
Come for a gift and leave with a friend or three - that's how a good shop ought to be run. God bless the Connaughtons - I wouldn't go anywhere else for Irish gifts...
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