The Ultimate Thrift Guide: Budget Finds, Antiques & Vintage Gems in Dublin, Ireland! 🏡"

[@prariegirl72]

Hello, Catherine, from Joanalee in Iowa, USA! When I saw that massive row of sinks, it reminded me of something a KZbinr did. She mounted an old, mildly rusty sink into the top of an old shabby potting table and connected a garden hose to it and had it in her yard for washing and potting, etc. it’s so cute!! I desperately wish we had affordable salvage yards here. Unfortunately the prices are hiked up so high 😞. So I will continue armchair traveling thru your videos 🥰. Cheers! 🥂 Have a blessed day!

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s so clever! What a fun idea 😍 it’s a shame things are so expensive in your salvage yards! Are there cheaper options anywhere else?

[@prariegirl72]

@ Not that I have found…yet! But I’ll keep looking 🙂

[@cherylmcgilvray1966]

I think it was White Cottage Company channel she does awsome flips

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, love her channel, and Lone Fox regularly goes thrifting and has his own shop I think?

[@prariegirl72]

@@cherylmcgilvray1966 Yep! It was Mary @ White Cottage Co!

[@bmj1680]

Armchair traveling is one of my favorite sports. I enjoyed going around with you to places in your area. Thanks for taking us with you!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed coming along-armchair traveling is such a lovely way to explore haha. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! 😊🌍✨

[@harleymac6308]

This is going to be a joy to watch. Perfect timing on this chilly Sunday evening. Thank you ❤x

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m glad to hear that ❤️ enjoy a cosy Sunday!

[@mylittleflowerbarn]

Antiques and tea room . Sounds perfect to me! Great vlog 😃☕️🍰🖼️🛍️

[@carolynb2457]

Love the term bric a brac! Even that is a vintage phrase. Loved seeing what you found as you had a day out having fun. Thanks for bringing us along on your ventures.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thanks for stopping by❤️

[@zoidmo3388]

Oh dear. These are dangerous places for me. lol. @ 14:20 I want that doggie! so much. You're the best 'chill channel' for me Catherine. Bless you.

[@DaintyDiaries]

It’s very tempting to get so many things

[@Welivebythesea]

I haven't been to Dublin in years so I'm sure it's high time I made a return trip. However, if and when I do it won't be to go car booting or antique shopping. So you can count me amongst the armchair shoppers and as I'm trying very hard to do a no-spend year this is the best way to shop. So thank you for helping me to keep my pennies in my pocket!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you for your lovely comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed armchair shopping with me-it’s a great way to stay inspired without spending. Best of luck with your no-spend year, and have a wonderful week ahead! 😊🪴

[@ptdesignsco]

Hello, Catherine, from the French Alps! Thank you for taking us along. I love thrifting as well and enjoy the "brocantes" we have here in France. I'm originally American and find that Europe is a treasure trove of antiques and beautiful pieces😍

[@DaintyDiaries]

😊 Thank you for watching-I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thrifting in France must be amazing, especially with all those gorgeous brocantes! Europe really is a treasure trove. 😍 Wishing you a lovely week ahead! 🌿✨

[@susanvelez6534]

Gosh Katherine loved this video I’m 63 now and I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you get to visit Ireland someday-it’s such a beautiful place. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 🌿☘️

[@fip62]

This video is right up my street. I love hunting for second hand bargains. The salvage yard at Kilkenny looks like a veritable treasure trove. 😍

[@NanaG-s1]

Love the video today ! Like to look around second hand shops, mirrors and lamps and dishes. Love outdoor garden statuary big and small . Thanks four the tour Catherine 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Love finding hidden gems ❤️

[@sarahryanthestylecoach]

I love wandering around Mac's Warehouse, what a gem of a place! Thanks for the video Catherine!

[@DaintyDiaries]

An absolute gem! and so much stuff

[@debbebunch9973]

Drooling from Michigan, US! The antiques and salvage.. Oh my! Thank you Catherine! 😊

[@Kate-oi6yt]

So many beautiful things in your intro and I’m just a minute in. Have a hot coffee and I’m settling in with your video on a dark winter’s day. Cheers from Toronto🇨🇦

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw I hope you enjoy your Coffee!

[@rhondamitchell5892]

Oh i love a full salvage yard 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@gercullen3882]

Oh Catherine I love this video. I live in Navan so I get to go to the SVP furniture warehouse quite often. I donate all my furniture that I’m finished with to them.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! That’s wonderful to hear-you’re so lucky to have the SVP warehouse nearby! Donating your furniture is such a kind and thoughtful thing to do, and they seem really friendly too. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 😊🌟

[@Tootsiewalls]

Hi Catherine loved this video❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you loved it. ❤ Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! 😊✨

[@trinasthings]

Hi Catherine - what a great place. Love the furniture 7:28 that chaise lounger is spectacular!

[@JP-mv2dy]

Thanks Catherine . You reminded me that I need to go thrifting. Most of all my dishes and decorative are from antique and thrift shopping. Enjoyed all the shops.

[@Toinette2883]

That salvage yard was a dream! So many things for the garden. I wish I had a place like that near me it looks wonderful❣️

[@DaintyDiaries]

It really was a dream! So many treasures for the garden. I hope you find a similar spot near you someday! ❣️ Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 😊🌿

[@donnamullins2089]

Thank you for the adventure. I remember when you and Karen went to the salvage yard and bought the barrels. Came home with a car full of fun garden items. As long as you appreciate beautiful antiques, even if you cannot afford, enjoy the way item are displayed and fabulous tapestry and art. Always a Tea Room near by. Enjoyed the video.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! It’s wonderful that you remember the salvage yard adventure-that was such a fun day! I completely agree; appreciating beautiful antiques and their displays is such a joy. Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 😊☕✨

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Hi Catherine, Thank you for taking us along with you on the different treasure hunts. There was some nice furniture I spotted. 👍👍❤❤

[@janclark1894]

I love charity shops, antique shops, salvage yards, although I haven't been for a long time as I'm trying sort my house for moving, but love buying solid furniture and making it loved again, which I'll do again once I've moved. Thanks for the video ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! It sounds like you have some lovely plans ahead with furniture upcycling. Best of luck with the move, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. ❤ Wishing you a smooth move and a wonderful week ahead! 😊✨

[@doriscluthe9100]

Mac’s Warehouse looks amazing! Wish I would have had more time in Dublin to go antiquing and thrifting. Such a fun video Catherine ❤️

[@LorettaLynn55]

@6:20 I WANT THAT!! SO ADORABLE!!! 😍

[@CleoGravel]

Love going to flea markets 😊thank you for sharing 😊

[@maureenbrophy7852]

Some lovely garden “ stuff”

[@sallysnodgrass2863]

So good to hear your comments about Kilkenny being a beautiful place to visit. A family friend’s parents live there and I hope to go there on an Ireland trip some day.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Aw it is beautiful there, you can tour the castle, but nearby loads of lovely smaller places. Well known for its pottery, you could visit Thomastown near by x

[@martinalenz5029]

Here in the Eifel you can visit those markets nearly every weekend. Either regularly in small towns at the same places, but also in villages. Then the people of the villages sell their things in front of their houses. This is really exciting, and it takes you a full day, as they also provide food and drinks and cakes. It' s great.You' d have lots of fun there. For sure.👍🙋‍♀️

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh wow that’s so nice! I’m sure there’s some gems to be found 😍😍

[@chrisprpich3278]

Lovely video. I really enjoyed it. 😊🇨🇦

[@bridgettebollig2649]

I love thrift shops, especially Saint Vincent DePaul. You never know what treasures you may find.♥️

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Saint Vincent DePaul is such a great place to find hidden gems, there sone in my local village. ♥️ Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! 😊✨

[@AuntyE-yq5rh]

I love arm chair shopping with you!

[@judyparks5016]

I really enjoyed our ramble around. ❤ A you know I love the "checky thumbs up". Have a great week. ☺🙏

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the ramble. 😊 And I always appreciate a “cheeky thumbs up”! ❤ Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 🙏✨

[@GardenerPhyl]

This was a lot of fun and so interesting and inspiring. Thanks Catherine!

[@luckyolivares6013]

Wow so many beautiful things love it..🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@bridiewright1519]

Wanted to go Kilkenny salvage on way back to boat in rosslare but it was closed 😢❤

[@sharonarrendale8418]

I love, as we in the states flea markets. You see things that you have never seen in your life. Great bargains. Yes, I don’t do antique stores. But, I love them. Thank you for the adventure!❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m glad you enjoyed the adventure with me! ❤ Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 😊✨

[@naomiakulu-haulangi3502]

I agree Kilkenny is amazing 👏..oh how I miss the Grey skies of Ireland 😊Another awesome blog Katherine

[@sandramigacz1766]

Love thrifting with you!

[@Chris-farmer]

Definitely adding this to my watch later! Woke up to early for work... 3rd shift can be challenging at times

[@silvousplait1231]

Happy New Year

[@DaintyDiaries]

Happy New Year to you too ❤️

[@FolliesandFangles]

Hiiiiiii❤ new subscriber 👋 loved all your suggestions. Im in Limerick and a regular thrifter/antiquer but its good to know whats on the east coast next time I'm over there. Thank you for the link too 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello and welcome! 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the suggestions! You'll have to give me tips for places to rummage in Limerick when I visit next. Thanks for subscribing, and wishing you a wonderful week ahead! ❤✨

[@anon766]

Hey Catherine! I lived in Drogheda and they have two really good furniture stores, and one is a hit and miss but the SVP in Drogheda has a specific furniture store, bought a lot of really good kitchen stuff, even teracotta ones and a carpet runner! Next is Austin's Furniture Store and More, they have a good selection of furniture, but I found an oil painting that I LOVE for 15 euros. A hit and miss is Bargainshop, they have good choices of furnitures now and then but not a huge selection. Drogheda also has a lovely small vintage shop called Times Past Antique, the owner is very nice, and if you're looking for something specific, he might let you in his storage area, which is the upstairs, also found a bigger oil painting for 60 euros and a few brass items. And for clothes, they 6 charity stores, not included in the ones that I mentioned. It's worth to go around. Just park somewhere, and make a trip out of it! All these places are within walking distance. I just hope they don't get too popular 🤣🤣

[@DaintyDiaries]

Oh thank you for sharing! Id love to see Times Past Antiques! Have you ever been to the antique/salvage one that is out in Carlingford? I think it is called Crystal antiques.

[@kristin_hughes_61]

Oh gosh, if I traveled to where you are I’d need a container to ship everything home😂. Loved this video, so many ideas come to mind for me.

[@dwynn57]

One of my favorite things in the world to do is go antiquing! My husband is very long suffering! But I don't believe we have any real salvage yards like you do around my area. They have car salvage! And we have something called habitat for humanity. It mostly stuff building contractors have over purchased and have either donated it or maybe they sell it. We have some thrift stores, even our salvation army went out! anyway, loved the vid! thanks for taking us around! xoxo

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Antiquing is such a fun adventure-I'm sure your husband has had quite the journey with you! 😄 It’s a shame there aren’t many salvage yards around, but Habitat for Humanity sounds like a great place to find interesting bits. Wishing you a lovely week ahead, and thank you again for watching! xoxo 😊✨

[@daggy1778]

good morning dear Catherine............wow,what a video..........On my to do list is a visit to Macs warehouse..I think its not to far from Heuston Station.....but I can buy only small pieces..........because th AerLingus Mashine don,t take it with(haha).....but very beautiful stuff............here in Kiel I go to many fleamarkets...........................Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘

[@DaintyDiaries]

Good morning, Daggy! 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Macs Warehouse is a wonderful place to visit-you’ll find some beautiful pieces there. ( and absolutely, a small walk from the train station ) I completely understand about the size restrictions with the AerLingus flight! 😄 Flea markets in Kiel sound like a great way to find treasures too. Sending warm greetings from Ireland, and wishing you a fantastic week ahead! ☘✨

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

Oh, I'm practically drooling as I see all the windows! I'm a stained glass artist, and would be so thrilled to pick up a few of them for my projects! Unfortunately, I live in the States, so darn it, I'll have to pass!

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s amazing that you’re a stained glass artist! I can only imagine how stunning those windows would be in your projects. 😊 Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! ✨

[@Porka1987]

I laughed so hard at the "beware of the wife" sign 😂

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hello and welcome! 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the suggestions! I think that website has some suggestions for limerick/surrounding area. They also have another page on the site for antique sites as well, might be some new places for you to find. If im down your way, il need some tips x Thanks for subscribing, and wishing you a wonderful week ahead! ❤✨

[@dawndawn6946]

Ah, another lovely shopping day from my couch!❤😅

[@DaintyDiaries]

haha, I love when you can browse without leaving the house x

[@cyberninja76a]

really nice, thank you

[@daniellem5175]

I loved seeing he items at the salvage yards. So many possibilities!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Me too, but my wallet doesn't lol x

[@triciacarolkilbride2993]

Ooo there were a few things i had my eye on 😂 but too far to travel from Scotland but one day, one day a visit is on rhe cards..haven't been to Dublin since i was 3! My Nanny's cousin Kay had a boarding house. All i remember was going to a park that had those funfair mirrors ...err was nearly 63 years ago! 😮

[@petro3441]

Thanx for taking us along. There is so many items i would have bought, if I had the money or were in that part of the world😢

[@soomay9855]

The roll top desk is gorgeous,what a beautiful find. So pleased too that it transpired to be of some monetary value, clever you 👏🏻👏🏻. If it could talk it would have some fascinating stories to tell shame we can’t hear them. Much love to you dear girl xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m thrilled you loved the roll-top desk-it really is a special piece. If only it could share its stories! Much love to you too, and have a wonderful week ahead. xx 😊❤✨

[@curban616]

I know that even if you won the lottery you would still shop at the car boot sales! Lol! You have too much fun finding fun sales!

[@DaintyDiaries]

Haha, you’re probably right! There’s something so special about finding treasures at car boot sales. It’s all part of the fun! 😊 Thanks for watching, and wishing you a fantastic week ahead! 🌟

[@vickirickman5828]

I love Ireland and plan to return for another trip.

[@DaintyDiaries]

That’s wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you love Ireland-it’s such a special place. I hope you get to visit again soon! 😊🌿

[@ireneromero5326]

Beautiful thrifting items ❤! I love going thrifting..but it's been a few years.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the items. Thrifting is always such a fun adventure-I hope you get to go again soon! ❤ Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! 😊✨

[@andreamanning3297]

👍cheeky thumbs up and hello Catherine 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DaintyDiaries]

Thank you sweetheart x

[@TorchTaleMiniatures]

My favourite thing to do is wander around antique and junk shops. I visit Hebden Bridge often, there is a charity shop that sells older items of all sorts. I brought a roll top desk like yours last year. I had to store it at a friend’s house for a week then hire a van to collect it! 400 mile round trip but it was so worth it. Lovely virtual trip around some amazing shops 😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

That sounds like quite the adventure for the roll-top desk! It’s great to hear it was worth the 400-mile trip. Hebden Bridge sounds like a lovely spot for antique and junk shop treasures. 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the virtual trip-thank you for watching! Wishing you a fantastic week ahead! ✨

[@suekey1903]

Loving this video I love a good mooch around the charity shops and car boots…. I love fine old china… especially white jugs with pink roses 😀

[@DaintyDiaries]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the video! A good mooch around charity shops and car boots is always fun 😊 Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! 🌸✨

[@mrsmiggins6435]

Some lovely pieces🤗🇬🇧

[@anneosullivan4107]

Thank you Catherine, very useful information here. I must check out these markets. I've purchased a few things from Navan furniture. If you can transport it yourself that's a good option. They charge way too much for delivery even if you are nearby.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yea I was able to get a small side table in my car, that's good to know about local delivery being expensive x

[@lucymay9425]

Arm chair traveller here 🙋‍♀️

[@ivonnevermeer3600]

Love them all🤩

[@Hannah-dd3lo]

❤ Good evening

[@jeanromano3653]

Hello my friend ❤

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hi there!!👋 thanks for stopping by xx

[@carolyndymond4065]

Love thrifting we had so many shops years ago in the UK but there are very few in Yorkshire that I can find.

[@kimberley1195]

Hi Catherine such beautiful pieces I wonder were the pianos came from the history behind them,I could spend hours wandering around these yards.😊

[@DaintyDiaries]

I know! I always wonder what the history is of some of the pieces x

[@bethwhite2857]

The cats want a piano 😂

[@ashleyaldridge1555]

Hello, Catherine, your videos are so welcoming and you have some beautiful ideas for repurposing furniture and reusing items as well. Thank you for this video! Just curious, I saw in this video and your last one some very thick wicker baskets. I believe you have one in your home for your fireplace logs, and I was just wondering if you had a recommendation on where one might find a similar/heavy duty one to use for the same purpose?

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hey, yea the log basket I got in Homesense a few years ago, and it wasn't expensive an has lasted well x

[@cottageparkcreations]

Would love to go thrifting there but I don’t think they will deliver to US.

[@DaintyDiaries]

Unfortunately, I think it would be too expensive for shipping, but I know some places do deliver internationally. x

[@tinekejoldersma]

Perhaps you need to hire a van and drive to France? Emmaus, a charity shop chain has everything. Clothing, tableware, furniture, and sometimes so worth it. But don't tell others.

[@DaintyDiaries]

It is our little secret!

[@lauramariawaugh5719]

Hi Catherine. I mentioned recently that your channel isn’t coming up on my KZbin page even though I’ve got notifications turned on. Well I’ve unsubscribed and resubscribed and it’s still the same. I got a notification you’d uploaded this video but had to go to your channel to find it, as you’re still not showing up naturally. I love your channel and would hate for any other viewers to miss seeing your uploads. Xx

[@DaintyDiaries]

Hi Laura, thanks for the feedback. By engaging in the video and commenting, that will help the algorithm show the videos on your home page. I always upload at the same times each week, Thursday 7pm and then the odd Sunday also 7pm, so you know where to come and find me. Thanks for popping by x

[@susanvelez6534]

Is it expensive to purchase a home where you live? Is Navan a nice area

[@DaintyDiaries]

Yes, we have a housing crisis the past few years, and Dublin is the second most expensive place to live in Europe. Navan is a commuter town, and really nice but the housing prices are still really high.

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[@bethwhite2857]

The cats want a piano 😂

[@bethwhite2857]

The cats want a piano 😂