Kilkenny Shop Reviews 

384
TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 84 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent quality and beautiful craftsmanship of the products, noting their satisfaction with items that often arrive in perfect condition due to careful and secure packaging. Reviewers appreciate the quick shipping and timely delivery, along with the ease of navigating the website and placing orders. However, some customers also noted significant issues with customer service, describing poor communication and a lack of responsiveness. A few other people also felt that delivery was painfully slow or delayed, sometimes missing estimated times. Additionally, some reviewers mentioned unexpected charges like taxes not highlighted during the online purchase, and occasional incorrect orders.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great website. I was looking for a gift and there were so many options. Marked down a star because I wasn’t offered a gift wrapping option and couldn’t find any way to select it, which is a massive... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a little hesitant when ordering. I was worried about the delivery which turned out great. I had purchased the sweater in a different color when I was in Ireland the end of August. I like it so... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had an excellent experience shopping with Kilkenny Shop (Ireland). In am in New York, and the items I ordered — including beautiful Orla Kiely pieces — were carefully packed and w... See more


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Kilkenny Shop has been at the forefront of promoting the finest Irish craft and design for over 50 years and is home to Ireland’s largest collection of Irish designers. From fashion, knitwear and accessories, to handmade jewellery, dazzling crystal, ar...


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

online Kilkenny shop would not add gift…

online Kilkenny shop would not add gift tag. They would not send or divide three presents to same address separately. They could not wrap. The Manager just said "we are too busy". Maybe for one present it's ok but three presents to one address they can't deal with.The Manager wouldn't let me esculate or send feedback. I wasn't given the Directors email. My email was ignored.

December 12, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Painfully slow delivery

Painfully slow delivery. Way beyond estimated standard delivery times. I’ve had items ordered from the US, shipped, customs cleared and delivered in half the time.

December 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible communication

I ordered a birthday present to be delivered in Dublin. I received no notifications or communication. I chased my order up only to be told they had an issue with the stock levels on their website and 2 of the 3 items I ordered were not available. I have no problem with items not being available but the communication has been very poor.

December 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking online order…

Absolutely shocking online order service and zero replies on queries. 16 days after ordering and no sign of order and no replies to emails from them. First and last time using them.

December 15, 2025
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Reply from Kilkenny Shop

Hi Suzanne,

Thank you for taking the time to share your review.

I can see that you have received replies from our Customer Service team, if you require further assistance please contact info@kilkennygroup.com

Kind Regards,
Kilkenny Design Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ZERO customer service

I have purchased many times with no problem. However, when there is a problem you can't talk to anyone, well other than an outsourced telephone service that only takes messages! I have asked multiple times to get a call back, nothing! Only an AI Bot called Laura who is beyond useless! A broken item has now been accepted as norm, as after a week of conversing with 'Laura' I am ready to rub raw onion's in my eyes!!! My last email explaining I was going to write this review was replied with Great, have a nice Weekend!!! So if any human in KS would like to call me to explain why on Wednesday you could not book a courier to collect your faulty item as they were too busy, but offered again to book a courier that is too busy to collect before refunding me on Friday, I would welcome the chat. Otherwise, this company has ZERO customer service and I will not be using them again

December 6, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Additional TAX paid to Courier before delivery

I had to pay the courier another £79 in taxes before my order could be delivered to the UK.
My order was over £135 and so apparently I had to pay additional tax which was not highlighted to me when I purchased the item on line.
I had of course already paid tax on the goods. I was disappointed with the poor communication by KD. I would have ordered less than £135 if I had been advised of this criteria.

November 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a charm on November 28th still…

Ordered a charm on November 28th still not received and it’s December 5th. Tried calling customer service and no one returns calls!! Emailed loads and no response . First time ordering and it will certainly be the last

November 28, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing disregard for Customers!

Normally have a great experience with this store. As a regular customer i placed another order 25/11/2025. on 03/12/2025 i received someone elses order and 24 hours later received an email from Kilkenny Design to say that the items on my own order were no longer in stock. The worst shopping experience.

December 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Frankincense & Myrrh Candle

I ordered 2 Frankincense & Myrrh candles. The smell of them is divine. Website was very easy to use. I ordered them 1st December + they arrived today 3rd December. Thank you for a very efficient service. Happy Christmas 🎄

December 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipping/ packing was top notch

Our mugs are absolutely stunning. They are were affordable but look so luxurious. They were shipped to the US and were packaged so well. Everything arrived in time for me to give a a gift.

November 21, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My Order still not Received …

My Order still not Received Transaction 5JV25905G3300654Y GLS 22562409214 Ordered Sunday now Wednesday still not Received
Very Disappointed

December 3, 2025
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Reply from Kilkenny Shop

Hi Avril,

On review your order was shipped out under 24 hours of ordering and is still within the delivery timeframe of of 3-4 working days.

If you require further assistance please contact info@kilkennygroup.com

Kilkenny Design Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was in the store in Emmet Place Cork…

Was in the store in Emmet Place Cork today, I have the say the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Asked for their names and they replied The Two Momas, it’s so refreshing to be meet such nice friendly retail staff nowadays. Keep up the good work ladies

November 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect!!!

I was a little hesitant when ordering. I was worried about the delivery which turned out great. I had purchased the sweater in a different color when I was in Ireland the end of August. I like it so much that I decided to order another one. I am so happy I did. You cannot beat the workmanship on this beautiful sweater. Everything turnout perfect.

November 3, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I didn't like the fact I couldn't…

I didn't like the fact I couldn't cancel order as I had ordered wrong colour in error, I contacted customer service before despatch. It was a longer process. I had to wait for item to be delivered then had to return it & re order correct colour, to be fair refund did come through quickly.

October 25, 2025
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