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Dublin, Belfast and Derry Record Run
Head north from Dublin up the M1 via Drogheda and Dundalk, dig your way through Belfast, then continue to Derry.
Route: Dublin → Drogheda → Dundalk → Belfast → Derry · 11 record stores across 5 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Temple Bar and George's Street Dig
Spindizzy Records
Market Arcade shop known for exceptional customer service and careful shipping.
Tip: If ordering online for pickup, ask for extra packaging reinforcement — they're happy to oblige.
The Market Arcade, 32 South Great George's Street, Dublin, D02 DH79, Ireland
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM All City Records
Crow Street shop known for hip-hop and electronic vinyl, with its own label. It also sells spray paint and art supplies under the same roof.
Tip: Combines record digging with an art-supply counter; Sunday opening is shorter (noon to 6 PM).
Unit 4, Sprangers Yard, Crow St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 AF84, Ireland
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM The RAGE - Record, Art and Game Emporium
Temple Bar emporium mixing records with art and retro games.
Tip: Visitors report opening times can vary on the day, so check before going; the full stock can be browsed online by QR code.
8 Crow St, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 HX78, Ireland
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Mojos Records
Very small Temple Bar shop packed with records, rarities, live albums and bootlegs, plus metal pin badges. Visitors describe the owner as happy to recommend records.
Tip: The shop is tiny, so allow time to dig; Google's Friday hours look unreliable, so confirm opening before a special trip.
2 Merchant's Arch, Temple Bar, Dublin 1, D02 TD39, Ireland
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Stop 2: Drogheda
Bigmoon Records Store
Drogheda shop with new and second-hand 7-inch, 12-inch and LP vinyl plus CDs and memorabilia, and Record Store Day stock. The owner also looks at records people want to sell.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday; bring records if you want to sell or trade.
44 St Laurence St, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 YDX0, Ireland
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Dundalk
Classified Records
Small independent shop in Dundalk's Demesne centre selling vinyl and CDs, and turntables, with occasional in-store performances.
Tip: Google lists no opening hours, so check before travelling.
The Demesne, Demesne, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Stop 4: Belfast City Centre Crates
Sick Records
North Street shop focused on new releases and alternative music, with staff recommendations praised by visitors.
Tip: Google lists no hours; check the shop's own channels before heading over.
78 North St, Belfast BT1 1ZZ, UK
Hours not listed. Call ahead before you go.
Hectic Records
Independent Belfast city centre shop with a varied vinyl selection and a friendly owner.
Tip: Open daily, with Sunday opening from 1 PM.
45-47 Rosemary St, Belfast BT1 1QB, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Voodoo Soup Records
Belfast shop with records and, in the adjacent unit, CDs.
Tip: Some collectables are priced high, so look for the bargains; CDs are in the next unit.
17 Winetavern St, Belfast BT1 1JQ, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dragon Records
Ilfracombe record shop with a well-curated selection and some vintage books.
Tip: Open Thursday to Saturday only.
77 High St, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 5: Derry
Cool Discs
Derry city centre shop selling vinyl, with a wide variety of titles and a reputation for tracking down records.
Tip: Open every day, with shorter hours on Sunday afternoon.
6, Lesley House, Foyle St, Derry/Londonderry, Londonderry BT48 6AP, UK
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:45 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:45 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:45 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:45 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:45 PM Sunday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.