Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare
The Burren Smokehouse, run by the Curtin family in Lisdoonvarna since 1989, is the best-known food producer in the area, smoking organic Irish salmon and assembling gourmet hampers. Its visitor centre and shop are free to visit and make the obvious food gift to take home from a Doolin trip, even though they sit in Lisdoonvarna, about 6 km up the road, rather than in Doolin village itself. Worth the short detour for the salmon alone.
Handmade Irish chocolates and truffles
The village outlet of Wilde Irish Chocolates, a family Clare chocolatier, on Fisher Street next to Gus O'Connor's.
Known for: Handmade Irish chocolates and truffles
Hours: Seasonal; open most of the year, check locally