Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
Nearly three months after opening its doors, Irving Green is settling into its new home on Ninth Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue.
The shop, which debuted in late April at 321 E. Ninth St., offers a selection of curated homeware and gifts — many with ties to Ireland.
During a recent visit, the shelves displayed a diverse range of items, including handmade ceramics, natural soaps, linen textiles, and stationery, much of which was sourced from Irish makers.
Owner Alison Doyle, who moved to New York from Ireland 18 years ago, has lived most of that time in the East Village.
"I spent so many of my weekend mornings browsing local stores in the area, so to be able to open Irving Green on East Ninth Street amongst so many of these same stores has been a dream," she said. "Bringing over some of my favorite Irish brands and seeing a positive reaction from our customers makes it even more special."
She continued:
"Meeting the community has been one of the most fulfilling parts so far. Whether it's the regulars who stop in just to chat or the neighboring business owners who've been so welcoming and supportive."
The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 6:30 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
You can follow Irving Green on Instagram here.
