Authentic St. Patrick's Day Places
Irish Celtic Products Stores & Ireland Inspired Things to Do and See
A few of the best Celtic / Irish places, gifts, food, Irish music, clothing, Guinness items, and St. Paddy's Day party goods at stores featuring products from Ireland.
Irish Celtic culture is a delight all year, but gets more notice around March 17th as Saint Patrick's Day approaches. The wonderful music, dance, food, and products of Ireland suddenly become very popular and everyone enjoys being "just a wee bit" Irish.
Following are some exceptionally nice Ireland product suppliers, where one is sure to find beautiful authentic Irish crystal, china, real Irish food products, and charming Celtic gifts for St. Patrick's Day, birthdays, weddings, baby showers, or anniversaries.
Kathleen's of Dublin Store and Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub in Portland, Oregon
- Kathleen's of Dublin
- 737 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR, 97205-3302
- Locals call 503-224-4869 or outside the Portland metro area at 1-800-IRISH-99
Kathleen's of Dublin is a delightful Irish store (in person and online) and carries true Irish products, including: Belleek Irish China, Celtic t-shirts and gifts, clothing of the Isles, foods and teas, music CDs, Guinness products, Irish home decor & art, Celtic knot and other jewelry, Waterford Crystal, as well as weddings gifts and accessories. Well worth the visit if one is visiting Portland, Oregon.
Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub
- 112 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
- For Info and reservations, call 503-227-4057
If in Portland around St. Patrick's Day, be sure to visit the famous Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub, which is very highly rated by many sources. They serve delicious Irish food (such as Guinness Meatballs, Bangers and Mash and Kells Irish Lamb Stew), outstanding atmosphere and the best live Irish music every night of the week. Children are welcome in the restaurant and there is a kids menu.
Kells is also home to the largest Irish festival on the West Coast, around and through St. Patrick's Day. The festival for 2008 runs March 14-17th. Per their website: "If you can't come to Ireland, come to Kells." Great fun for all.
O'Brien's Irish Cottage
- 13717 19 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48313
- Call 586-566-9686
Charming O'Brien's Irish Cottage in Sterling Heights, Michigan carries lovely unique Celtic baby and wedding gifts, family crests, and Coats of Arms. This online and also real-life shop carries many wonderful gifts, food and many, many other products of Ireland. Visit this store for Saint Patrick's Day or any day for a touch of Ireland.
As per their website "With our Irish heritage, we hold a strong interest in Irish Gifts, Irish clothing, Irish jewelry and, well, all things Irish. During recent tours of Ireland, we have uncovered more about Irish traditions and are delighted to share them with you."
Enjoy these places and for more Irish inspired ideas, see the articles St. Patricks Day Party Plan Ideas and Fun St. Patrick’s Day Kids Ideas. Also. please visit the site Entertaining All Year, which covers all holidays, including St. Paddy's Day.
An Irish Blessing...
"How sweetly lies old Ireland, Emerald green beyond the foam,
Awakening sweet memories, Calling the heart back home."
