From bread bins to birdhouses, cushions to cookie cutters, dog coats to dinner plates, the opening of boutique store eggliving in Oughterard has been a welcome and quirky addition to the main street in this Connemara village. This store, which opened July 2007, offers an eclectic mix of furniture and accessories guaranteed to liven up any home or garden, along with its very own art gallery showcasing local and international art.

Founder Leah Beggs’s eye for detail together with her interior design background and training in fine art has been key to the selection of each individual piece from suppliers at home and abroad. From the ethically produced Rice brand, retro-American style homewares from Garden Trading, funky vintage soft furnishings from Housedoctor and a select range of Rachel Allen Kitchenware by Tipperary Crystal. The result is an original array of products for modern living with something to suit every taste and pocket.