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ENTERING Kinneys jewellers shop in the Corbettscourt Mall has risks. If you can resist indulging your desire for jewellery when you visit this beautiful shop, you arc a person whose strength of character must be commended. There is something in Kinney's to suit a wide range of people, whether your taste is for silver or gold, plain or ornate, off the shelf or custom made. Much of the jewellery is made by craftsmen at the Galway Gold Company in Spiddal and Kinneys are especially involved in the creation of diamond rings. According to Sean Carroll of Kinneys one of the tilings that they take most pride in is the provision of diamond rings which "are special to you". purchaser giving a guarantee of its quality, its the use of the Book of Kelts. A visit to serial number, its value and an offer of JL hey specialise in working with unusual Kinneys will reveal how the makers of the insurance. Its all part of the excellent after stones such as Lapus Lazuli and Tourmalines ornaments have given a contemporary sales service which Kinneys provide. An and an array of rings with these and many interpretation of some of the great designs of added advantage of purchasing a ring in more uncommon gems can be seen in this the Book of Kelts. Many of these products are Kinneys is the privacy and comfort that the beautiful shop. The highly trained and helpful chosen by companies as gifts for staff and Corbettcourt complex offers. The shop itself staff is there to inform people about gems and clients. Because they are distinctive these is, like its jewellery, unusual and individual in stones because buying a diamond is such an reflect a company's style. design. "We wanted something that would be important event. As part of this system of different and stylish", says Sean Carroll. That informing people there will be a free is what they got. The bow shaped window and bile most of the items in the shop are for "Diamond Evening" in Kinneyse this evening the decor are very easy on the eye and the way women there is a selection for men also. The Vltan Bennett heralds the second generation to continue but you had better get tickets quickly, in which the jewellery is displayed is second to most popular item for men is "The Galway because admission is by ticket only. the family's tradition of excellence. none. The cases in which the works are Hooker", either in the shape of cufflinks, tie displayed were designed for Kinneys by pins or whatever piece of jewellery that is the rings are made in their own Display Systems in Dublin and are lit to show required. All men have to have their "Galway workshop it is easy to facilitate customers the beauty of the jewellery to its fullest. Hooker". It is a safe bet that when you buy requirements for particular stones or a something in Kinneys you will feel good and different design. To find two of these rings feel that your life has been enriched. It is a .A. part from their distinctive diamond rings which are similar is a difficult job. This means particularly good place to find that distinctive Kinneys sell ethnic and modern jewellery that for your special occasion you can have item for someone special and Kinneys are much of which is produced in the Spiddal something toyou. Each engagement happy to reserve any piece of jewellery for workshop. An example of the inspiration 64 've always had a great interest in shops ring sold is accompanied by a letter to the and merchandising and how products are put on their customers. drawn upon by the craftsmen in their work is sale for the public." So says Mary Bennett, owner of COPY: JUDY MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY: BRENDA FITZSIMONS the TREASURE CHEST in William Street. This interest has been put to good use, a fact that becomes very obvious as you look around this extensive and beautiful shop. The ground floor features a wide range of Irish China and Crystal as well as high quality china and gifts from all over Europe such a Lladro from Spain. The care taken by Mary Bennett and her staff in conversation drying up in this displaying these goods is shown by the fact that every o 'FLAHERTYS is thetypeof place 1 establishment with all these talking single display case is especially designed for the want people to feel comfortable when they product which it shows and contains. visit", says Mr. Dick Burke of O'Flahertys points. There is also a card shop to the rear of the ground Pub in Eyre Square. There are no floor with a great selection of quality Irish made cards gimmicks to draw people into O'Flahertys for every occasion. as the place stands sufficiently well without here are still more treasures to be discovered As for the naming of the pub which is on the first floor and for those fashionable ladies O'Flahertys; a lot of thought was given to who want something stylish and unique, it is well At is a new pub now in its sixth week this difficult problem. The name worth paying a visit. beside and part of the Great Southern O'Flahertys wasfinallychosen for several The first floor of the TREASURE CHEST is very Hotel but it is a seperate entity also. It is a reasons, not least of which was the fact private and yet spacious, allowing you to browse at bar, it charges bar prices and compares that the O'Flahertys have a longstanding your ease and select your special outfit. Many of the very favourably with other pubs in the connection with Galway, predating the designs featured are exclusive to the TREASURE CHEST. The most famous foreign names include Tribes. The author, Liam O'Flaherty had Jaeger, Aquascutum, Geiger, Pastella, Christian strong associations with the Great F'Flahertys also serves food Dior, Decisions and Cobannau. Well known Irish throughout the day. "Whilefishdishes are Southern, staying there for five months in names include Oskar Haug, Thomas Wolfangel, our speciality we also serve Irish Stew, the 1950's when writing Insurrection. A Pallas knitwear, Jerico lingerie, Henry White and Steak and Kidney pies, and filled rolls". further association is the name of Paddy Jimmy Hourihan. Again the prices are reasonable and the O'Flaherty who worked in the early as well as these famous names and beautiful food delightfully served in beautiful nineteen hundreds with Cork Distillery. A clothes there are many accessories on the earthenware dishes. salesman for the group, he was so well TREASURE CHESTS first floor. There is a wide known that customers didn't ask for a range of leather handbags and jewellery for any outfit 'Flahertys is a big place but because it as well as a great selection of gloves which are whiskey, they asked for a Paddy contains so many nooks, it is also very proving very popular. And for those who want to O'Flaherty. Filially who could forget cosy. The rear of the bar is done in bright look special all over the range of lingerie will delight. Bridie O'Flaherty, our former Mayor who warm colours while the front has a cooler It comes with lace, without lace, with bows, without blue decor which blends well with the donated a name plaque to the new pub. bows, plain or decorated, in silk, cotton and all kinds polished wood floors and the comfortable Continuing the O'Flaherty Connection of luxurious fabrics. Perfect for presents. wooden armchairs. All over the walls Mr. Burke intends to make a collection of hile the fashions in the TREASURE there are relics of different ages, paraffin the clan with its famous and infamous CHEST are mainly for women, men are lamps, mirrors displaying names of old members. He also hopes to have a visitors catered for with sweaters by Jaeger and tweed brands of Irish whiskey, advertisements book specifically for O'Flahertys. One jackets, perfect for brightening winter's darker days. for porpoise laces, Hadjetion cigarettes Ideal for presents are the hip-flasks, and the thing to be certain of however is that the and a multitude of other goods, which are matching silk ties and handkerchiefs. Also to be thirsty or hungry visitor is safer visiting the no more. These include advertisements found on the first floor are the lace cushions for "The present day O'Flahertys for sustenance for cheap excursions on the Midland World's Greatest Grandmother", the "Tooth Fairy" Great Railways and pictures of the other than the "Ferocious" ancestors. This place and virtually any person or occasion, as well as silk "Great" railways, totally unique to is friendly and is wen* flowers to adorn any room. O'Flahertys. There is no fear of acquainted with. Indeed all over the TREASURE CHEST yon will find great gifts to give to your near and dear ones. Presents Guaranteed to charm and delight, if you can Head Barman Gerry Gay nor is at your service in the City's latest Rendezvous where bear to part with them after buying. food and drink is served.

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