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If you’re turned off by the excesses of Black Friday shopping, then Green Friday, its more sustainable alternative, is definitely for you.
Instead of looking for discounts from big brands encouraging us to spend spend spend (and then do it all again next year), Green Friday instead focuses on shopping in a more meaningful way, buying more thoughtfully, from independent retailers and makers.
Not only is this approach kinder to the planet, it also supports makers and shop owners in our local communities rather than simply feeding the off-the-scale profits (not to mention space travel) of certain multinational retailers.
Here are just some of the many incredible Irish independent retailers to support this Green Friday.
This shop on Dublin’s Drury street is an amazing one-stop shop for Irish-made homeware, textiles, jewellery, gifts, and decorations. Pop in for a visit, or order online and your items will arrive, beautifully packaged, to your door.
Run by sisters Catherine and Patricia McGinnis, this Belfast shop is full of stylish furniture and homeware from Irish and international brands. While you’re there, pop in for a coffee at Coffee x Cactus.
Situated in Leap in Co Cork, this gem of a store always has interesting finds that will brighten up your home, or make a great gift. For those of us not based nearby, they also have a great online selection.
One for design lovers, Nordic Elements gorgeous new store in Dublin’s Blackrock is a great place to see their Scandi furniture range, but also to pick up smaller items like candles, cushions and mugs.
As well as a beautiful clothing selection, Scout in Dublin also have a gorgeous range of candles, quilts, prints and kitchen accessories.
Perfect for fun and stylish homeware finds, we dare you to try and pass April and the Bear’s new shop in Rathmines without being tempted in by the window display.
You might accidentally walk past this little store on the main street of Wicklow if you weren’t paying attention, but it would be a missed opportunity. Inside you’ll find all sorts of lovely things, from dried flowers to linen napkins.
This recently opened store in Belfast has products from some incredible makers that you won’t find elsewhere, including lighting, ceramics and textiles.
This Wicklow store is full of eye-catching furniture and homeware, as well as seasonal decorations.
For everything from cool prints to quirky mugs and candles, head to Hen’s Teeth in Dublin’s Blackpitts. When you’re there, don’t leave without sampling something from their incredible cafe menu.
Another Dublin favourite with a cafe, Industry & Co always has a beautiful selection of homewares, as well as gift ideas you won’t see elsewhere.
Newly opened in Rathfarnam in Dublin, this interiors store is full of fun finds, including furniture, lighting and accessories.
This Galway store is loved for its selection of Irish craft, and has everything from ceramics to prints to choose from.
Always one that’s worth a wander if you’re in Dublin, this shop is great for tableware, homeware and gorgeous things you never knew you needed.
As well as a beautiful homeware selection, this store in Monkstown, Dublin also has great outdoor accessories to choose from, perfect for garden lovers.