Whether you prefer to browse small boutiques looking for one off pieces or spend the day in the top designer department store where all your gifts can be bought on different floors, Dublin has the lot.

Aside from the main shopping centres there are also pedestrian shopping streets and wonderful boutiques hidden all over the city. Here are a few of the main centres and shopping areas to help you spend your holiday fund.

People may think Dublin is expensive but, as in all major capital cities, there are always bargains to be had. It's just a matter of knowing where to look and what to look for.