Our Story

The Grey Heron is an independent Gift, Art and Lifestyle shop based in the bustling market town of Bandon, County Cork.

Phil & Dave McLaughlin of The Grey Heron

Showcasing Irish Artists & Designers

We are Sarah, Sally, Kate, Suzanne, Phil (left) and Dave (right), and together we make up the flock here at Grey Heron!

Step through our bright yellow door to explore our carefully curated offering of stunning home accessories, gorgeous gifts (and the odd quirky gadget!) and a baby & kids selection that’s brimming with colour & creativity.

We love the storytelling of our products, so we work alongside our amazing Irish makers, designers and artists to bring their story to life in our shop.

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The GREY HERON Flock x

Art Gallery & Coffee Shop

If you're visiting the shop, grab a perch for yourself in our tranquil art gallery and revel in the wonderful exhibitions of local artists, which rotates on a monthly basis. To top it off, treat yourself to a sip of West Cork Coffee & artisan delights from the fabulous WCC Brew Bar (run by West Cork Coffees very own Tony Speight and his amazing crew).

Our art gallery space has hosted some incredible exhibitions from local artists and national artists since 2019. If you are an artist and would like to find out more info about exhibiting your work here, please do drop us an email outlining a bit about yourself and include some images of your work.

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