Kilkenny Shop Reviews 

382
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

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Considering 84 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the high quality of the products, noting the excellent workmanship and attention to detail in items received. Many consumers are delighted with their purchases, finding the items beautiful and exactly as advertised. The packaging is consistently highlighted as careful and secure, ensuring products arrive in perfect condition, even fragile ones. However, some customers also noted significant issues with delivery, including delays, missed delivery dates, and packages sent to incorrect locations. A few other people also felt that customer service was extremely poor, citing unreturned calls, lack of communication, and unhelpful responses regarding delivery problems or incorrect orders. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected additional taxes or customs fees upon delivery, which were not clearly communicated during the online purchase process.

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Delivery service

Customers had ambiguous experiences with delivery service, with many praising the quick shipping and prompt... See more

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Consumers find order experiences to be ambiguous, with many reporting significant delays and issues. Some... See more

Quality

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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 2 out of 5 stars

An unhappy experience…

I’ve been shopping in Kilkenny Design ever since I was a graduate student at Trinity College in the ‘80s. I went into Kilkenny Design to buy an Irish present for friends who are moving abroad. I chose a ceramic piece and asked if they could give me a box for it. I was told a box would cost an extra €4 (I only wanted a plain box to protect it, not a gift box). I bought the box and when the item was wrapped I was handed the box, no offer of a bag to carry it in. I realise we pay for carry bags these days, most shops sell them for 15-30 cent, but I think when you’ve spent a substantial amount, and extra for a wrapping service one didn’t even want, throwing in a free paper bag would be a non-brainer. The service was not particularly friendly, I felt like a bother to the “overworked” shop assistants. Not a great experience, I won’t be rushing back.

November 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Happy Customer from New York

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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 wrapped with great attention to detail. Everything arrived in perfect condition.

I also loved:
The store discount applied at checkout
Free international shipping
No tariff or customs fees charged on delivery.

From start to finish, the process was seamless. I will definitely shop with Kilkenny again — highly recommend!

October 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hastle Free

Went into my local Kilkenny shop but selection I wanted was not available. Ordered online, arrived quickly & hastle free. Free postage also for my order. Very happy.

October 2, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Extremely bad delivery experience

Good product but extremely bad delivery & customer service. I was hipping a product to US, had paid extra for faster delivery but the delivery date for still missed by a few days. When I mailed/called i was just informed that they can't help it, there would be no refund of delivery fee as it's not their headache. Even calling did not help. Not ordering from the again.

September 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love to purchase Orla Kiely from Kilkenny

I have ordered multiple times from your company. I tend to get my Orla Kiely products, mostly handbags from Kilkenny. I have ordered other products in the past as well. I am happy with your company, I just wish you carried more variety of Orla Kiely handbags. I tend to only buy them from your site, but see that she has others that are out that you don’t carry. So, more variety is my only suggestion. Thank you for listening.
Meredith Carriveau

September 22, 2025
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