It’s never been more important to support our local businesses, local economy, and local music shops. The lifeblood of this country is small, independent businesses and traders who make our main streets worth visiting, go that extra mile for good customer service, and ultimately keep our country running.

We’re proud to support local, independent businesses with whom we work day in, day out to help keep the Irish music industry alive. With the country still recovering from COVID, and footfall in towns and cities across the country that support is more important than ever.

Without small record shops in towns up and down the country, and without small businesses our society would be a poorer place.

Here’s an A-Z list of Irish record shops well worth supporting in 2022!

Ben O’Neill Music Shop – Co. Waterford

Siopa Ceoil based in the heart of Dungarvan has been on the go since 1973. A home for indie music, selling everything from the latest releases to more alternative tastes. Here you can pick up everything from vinyl, players, CDs, Hi-Fi systems, DVDs – it really is a one-stop-shop. Free shipping when you buy three or more records! https://siopaceoil.com/

 

Golden Discs – Nationwide

Pretty much a one-stop shop for CDs, DVDs, and Vinyl – this nationwide store has great coverage across Ireland and is well worth checking out for some great deals. Delivery is fast, quick, and hassle-free. https://goldendiscs.ie/


MusicZone – Cork

Cork-based Music Zone is one of Ireland’s largest stockist of vinyl records. Operating out of Togher, this shop has been on the go for years. It’s a vinyl lover’s shop, with all the latest releases, kept well up-to-date. They update Instagram every week with new releases and have an expansive ‘sale’ section. Their blog has lots of notes and a synopsis of each new release. Free delivery on all orders of 3 or more records. https://musiczone.ie/

 

OMG – Galway

Galway’s largest music shop has been open for a long time now and is a true favourite for Galwegians. With a huge online offering, including dedicated sections for K-Pop fans, the store offers delivery and click+collect services for anyone within a 5km radius. A huge selection of new releases, and classic albums. https://www.omggalway.com/

 

Spindizzy Records – Dublin

Dublin-based Spindizzy Records in Georges St Arcade has been there since 1996. It’s a down-to-earth great record shop. It’s been on the go for years and bases itself in the heart of youth culture Dublin. Surrounded by vintage clothes shops, cool places to eat, and second-hand market stalls. Selling new and vintage, vinyl, CD, Cassettes, Posters, concert tickets, and all the latest releases. Next day delivery on orders from Monday-Thursday before 1 pm.  www.spindizzyrecords.com

 

Steamboat Music

In the heart of Limerick City, Steamboat music is the home of Munster’s largest store for musical instruments, vinyl records, CDs, film & comics. If you’re a musician you can pick up everything from Fender, Martin, Takamine, Roland, Zildjian to Boss & Lowden. The latest releases and gift cards are also available for year-round gifting! Free shipping on orders over €99. https://steamboat.ie/

 

The Record Hub – Online

TheRecordHub.com is everyone’s local vinyl record store. 100% Irish and direct to your door with FREE delivery on orders over €40. Not only do they have a huge range of vinyl titles, but they are now also offering bundle deals on vinyl turntables and speakers as well as digital and physical gift cards! Browse their vinyl catalogue of new releases, cult classics, and everything in between over at www.therecordhub.com

 

Tower Records – Dublin (Various)

With two outlets in Dublin’s O’Connell Street and Dawson Street, this record shop is a firm favourite for music fans in the capital. A wide range of electronics (headphones, vinyl players), merch, DVDs, CDs, and vinyl – it’s a throwback to the days when big record shops were everywhere and you could browse for hours to find that special purchase. You can order online to your heart’s content, with shipping all across Ireland. Check them out! https://www.towerrecords.ie/