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Inside Cleo's in Kenmare, with shelves of folded knitwear and an orange coat above a wool sweater display

Kenmare · County Kerry · Ireland

Cleo’s — Irish knitwear, art, ceramics and places to stay in Kenmare

A shop for things worth keeping.

Irish and natural-fibre knitwear, art and ceramics by makers we admire, and a small collection of places to stay — chosen by Helen in Kenmare.

Explore Cleo's

Kenmare, County Kerry

Things made with care, chosen with intent.

Cleo’s is a third-generation independent shop and gallery on Shelbourne Street in Kenmare. Helen brings together natural-fibre knitwear, original art and handmade ceramics from makers she trusts, alongside a small selection of places to stay in Ireland and Spain. The collection is deliberately edited rather than endless: fewer things, better chosen.

Colourful folded wool knitwear on shelves and a display table beneath an orange coat at Cleo's

01 / WEAR

Knitwear

Designer knitwear and clothing in wool and other natural fibres, alongside a small number of hand-knit pieces. Helen selects each for the quality of the fibre, the workmanship and how well it wears. Where possible, she favours pure natural fibres that can break down naturally at the end of their useful life.

Visit us in Kenmare

Brands we carry

  • Sphere One
  • Fisherman Out of Ireland
  • Inis Meáin
  • McNutt
  • Madigan Cashmere
  • Noble Wilde
Blue kitchen cabinets and a dresser beside a dining table and chairs in a light-filled accommodation interior

03 / STAY

Stay

Cleo’s offers a small selection of homes and apartments for short stays in Kenmare town, by the water and in a small village in Spain. Helen can advise on availability, rates and which property is likely to suit your visit.

Explore our stays
Brown ceramic jug and green glazed bowl on a white shelf at Cleo's
Framed painting of two turquoise chairs beside a small table surrounded by green foliage

Wool, linen, clay, timber and paint. Materials chosen for how they feel, how they wear and how they age.

Cleo's current shopfront in Kenmare, with dark-framed windows and Cleo signs above the displays
Helen Joyce, owner of Cleo's, standing at the entrance of the Cleo's shop in Kenmare

The person behind the selection

Helen Joyce

Cleo’s is shaped by Helen’s eye for things that are well made, useful and individual. She looks closely at the fibre, the workmanship and the person behind a piece before deciding whether it belongs in the shop.

That means the collection stays personal. A hand-knit sweater, a painting, a ceramic bowl or a place to stay is here because Helen thinks it is worth knowing about, not because there is a long catalogue to fill.

Visitors are welcome to ask questions. Helen can talk through the makers, the materials, the fit, the provenance and the practical details of staying in the area.

Come and see us

Find Cleo’s in the heart of Kenmare.

Shelbourne Street is an easy starting point for a walk through town. Come in for a look, ask about a particular maker, or simply have a chat with Helen.

Address

2 Shelbourne StreetKenmareCo. Kerry, V93 ER23Ireland

Opening hours

Monday – Saturday
10.00 – 17.00
Sunday
14.00 – 17.00
Bank holidays
10.00 – 17.00

Contact

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Before you write

Ask Helen

Looking for a particular size, maker, piece of art or place to stay? Email Helen directly, and she will point you in the right direction.

Email Helen

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If nothing opens, write to hello@cleoireland.com from your usual email account, or call 087 272 0387.

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A few names we return to

Brands and makers we carry

  • Sphere One
  • Fisherman Out of Ireland
  • Inis Meáin
  • McNutt
  • Madigan Cashmere
  • Noble Wilde
  • Sue Gilkey
  • Aviles
  • Teri Cannelle
  • John Naughton Pottery