Toy soldiers shops in ireland ? (4 Viewers)

[Showman]

I am traveling to Dublin in April for one week. Flying out of Shannon, Ireland. I would like to know if anyone knows of any shops in Ireland. I have searched the web and came up only with Irish Toy Soldier Museum in Belfast.

Any sugggestions? Thanks

 

[Molloy]

Hello Greg.

As a general observation, Dublin isn't great when it comes to looking for toy soldiers, or indeed most other types of military miniatures.

However, it does depend on which particular scales/manufacturers you collect??

Cheers,

Molloy.

 

[Showman]

Thanks for your reply.

Traditional Glossy , 54mm. KNC ( I can get that anywhere ).

Looking for odd ball stuff, Trophy, Tradition , UK Manufacterers that sort.

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Trooper, don't remember issuing you a visa to visit Irlend lol, are you flying in to Shannon or Dublin, see you are flying out of Shannon. If its a holiday a must visit 3 miles from Shannon Airport is Bunratty Castle, there is also an Irish village specially built with a lot of Thatched cottagers from all over Ireland, its well worth a visit. As for oddball stuff you will find plenty of oddballs over here lol. As Peter told you not the place to be for Toy Soldiers, nothing over here. If you have time you are quite welcome to call in and visit, I live half way between Dublin & Shannon, show you some Irish hospitality, my wife drinks coffee as well lol (UGH) give you a decent cup of tea. TIP, dont be bringing any of your Florida gear, you will freeze to death
Bernard.

 

[theBaron]

If you have time, you might be able to get down to Macroom outside Cork and stop at Prince August, maybe see the workshop, and their on-site store.

 

[Molloy]

Hmmm... well for the glossy stuff I think you may well end up drawing a blank when it comes to Ireland, unfortunately!

As Brad pinted out though, the Prince August facility in Cork is meant to be well worth a visit - I haven't actually had the opportunity myself, but by all accounts it's worthwhile.

Shopping aside, there are one or two good military history sites within easy reach of Dublin which are happily recommended if you have some free time to spare.

The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks, just off the city-centre, is probably the best bet. They currently have a large exhibition called "Soldiers and Chiefs", looking at the entire span of Irish military history from the British Empire through to the modern Irish Defence Forces. Very amply illustrated with exhibits and artefacts. As far as I can recall, there is a small-scale gift shop attached to the exhibition dealing exclusively in military-themed souvenirs, which did have a limited selection of 1:35 kits, Dragon ready-made armour, and the like the last time I visited.

Other than that, one of the walking tours around the city centre which follows the main locations of the 1916 Rising could be an interesting activity for an hour or two (although I'm not quite sure what their operation is off-season).

If you have any other questions, or want a guide on the day, just ask!

Molloy.

 

[Showman]

Yo Trooper, don't remember issuing you a visa to visit Irlend lol, are you flying in to Shannon or Dublin, see you are flying out of Shannon. If its a holiday a must visit 3 miles from Shannon Airport is Bunratty Castle, there is also an Irish village specially built with a lot of Thatched cottagers from all over Ireland, its well worth a visit. As for oddball stuff you will find plenty of oddballs over here lol. As Peter told you not the place to be for Toy Soldiers, nothing over here. If you have time you are quite welcome to call in and visit, I live half way between Dublin & Shannon, show you some Irish hospitality, my wife drinks coffee as well lol (UGH) give you a decent cup of tea. TIP, dont be bringing any of your Florida gear, you will freeze to death
Bernard.

Bernard - How nice of your offer. I am not certain of the amount of time I'll have, It is a company "incentive" trip I won for sales performance in 2008. Wwe are traveling with 11 other couples. Maybe we'll ALL come over! LOL. I am truly impressed by your hospitality. Best Wishes to you and your family. It is COLD over there, it's warm here in the Tampa Bay area, almost 80 degrees today. Thank you again...Greg

 

[Showman]

If you have time, you might be able to get down to Macroom outside Cork and stop at Prince August, maybe see the workshop, and their on-site store.

Brad- Thanks for the information...I will look into that....

 

[Showman]

Hmmm... well for the glossy stuff I think you may well end up drawing a blank when it comes to Ireland, unfortunately!

As Brad pinted out though, the Prince August facility in Cork is meant to be well worth a visit - I haven't actually had the opportunity myself, but by all accounts it's worthwhile.

Shopping aside, there are one or two good military history sites within easy reach of Dublin which are happily recommended if you have some free time to spare.

The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks, just off the city-centre, is probably the best bet. They currently have a large exhibition called "Soldiers and Chiefs", looking at the entire span of Irish military history from the British Empire through to the modern Irish Defence Forces. Very amply illustrated with exhibits and artefacts. As far as I can recall, there is a small-scale gift shop attached to the exhibition dealing exclusively in military-themed souvenirs, which did have a limited selection of 1:35 kits, Dragon ready-made armour, and the like the last time I visited.

Other than that, one of the walking tours around the city centre which follows the main locations of the 1916 Rising could be an interesting activity for an hour or two (although I'm not quite sure what their operation is off-season).

If you have any other questions, or want a guide on the day, just ask!

Molloy.

Molloy - Thanks for your information. Man - I am impressed by all the hospitality from our Irish friends. Thanks for your offer of a "guide" for the day, manily looking for a few good pubs- I hear the have a rather fabulous dark beer over there- Is that true

 

[redsoldiercollector]

Do go to Bunratty castle and park. Very worthwhile visit. I wish some of the old shops were actually open though. I remember picking up a brochure for the Irish toy soldier museum in Kilarney. I think it is in Cork, if I am not mistaken. I did not have a lot of time to look, but it seems to me that I remember some thrift type shops in some of the villages and towns we passed through. They might be worth a try. Some were actually antique shops I think. Kiss the Blarney stone if you get a chance!

 

[Molloy]

Molloy - Thanks for your information. Man - I am impressed by all the hospitality from our Irish friends. Thanks for your offer of a "guide" for the day, manily looking for a few good pubs- I hear the have a rather fabulous dark beer over there- Is that true

Oh, you may indeed find one or two select establishments selling Guinness... if you look very thoroughly and carefully of course.

Molloy.

 

[Showman]

Oh, you may indeed find one or two select establishments selling Guinness... if you look very thoroughly and carefully of course.

Molloy.

YES ! That is what I talking about - forget the Soldiers ! Rock ON! and let's have a pint.