Donegal Square

Donegal Square Located in Historic Bethlehem, purveying all things Ireland and the British Isles. A favorite stop for a true celtic experience, minus the passport ✨
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Donegal Square was established in 1985 by owner Neville Gardner as a result of many requests by friends of Neville’s to bring back various items from Ireland each time he visited his family in County Antrim. The name of the shop is taken from the Georgian Square in which Belfast City Hall sits. Neville worked there as a civil engineer before coming to the US back in 1979. In 1996 Donegal Square mo

ved to our current location almost doubling in size and allowing the addition of McCarthy’s Tea Room. Since Neville grew up in Northern Ireland and had the benefit of both Irish and Scottish heritage, it’s fitting that you will find a great mixture of products from all the Celtic Lands. If you have the opportunity to pay us a visit you’ll feel right at home, and maybe that you found a wee bit of Ireland or Scotland located here in Eastern Pennsylvania- no passport is required. Donegal Square has been involved with the Celtic Classic festival since its inception in 1987 and is proud to be associated with one of the best events of its kind in North America, if not the world. Donegal Square and McCarthy's – now McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Wh***ey Bar – are the Celtic Destination in the Lehigh Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania. Specializing in Celtic Imports from Ireland and the rest of the British Isles Donegal Square carries a great range of items from the best companies on both sides of the Atlantic. McCarthy's Red Stag Pub and Wh***ey Bar makes many dishes from owner Neville Gardner’s native Northern Ireland family recipes, while offering a range of imported draught beers, a wide variety of British Isles whiskies and a friendly "Irish" pub atmosphere.

09/05/2026

Fresh in from Erin Knitwear.

There's a particular joy in opening a new box of Irish knitwear just as the mornings start to turn cool. Soft, warm, and beautifully made in Ireland. Arriving right on time for the cozy season ahead.

Come see what's new next time you're in. Sweater weather is calling!

09/04/2026

Take a stroll down our pantry with Marie.

She's walking you through it all. Barry's Tea, biscuits, brown bread mix, Cadbury straight from Ireland, and all the little comforts that taste like home. The kind of things you didn't realize you were missing until you spot them on the shelf.

Whether you're after a proper cup of tea or a sweet treat from across the water, come see what's waiting. Just don't blame us when your basket fills up.

09/03/2026

A proper cup, three ways. Our tea promo is on.

3 boxes for $10, mix and match your favorites and stock up for the cozy season ahead. It's while supplies last and going fast.

So come find yours before it's gone!

Carved in stone, standing for over a thousand years.On the Scottish island of Islay, in the Inner Hebrides, stands the K...
09/02/2026

Carved in stone, standing for over a thousand years.

On the Scottish island of Islay, in the Inner Hebrides, stands the Kildalton Cross. Widely considered the finest surviving Celtic cross in all of Scotland. It was carved from a single slab of stone in the second half of the 8th century, and remarkably, it still stands today, more than 1,200 years on.

Its name comes from the Gaelic Cill Daltain, meaning "Church of the Foster Son," and its intricate design is closely tied to the famous early crosses of nearby Iona. A beautiful reminder of just how deep and enduring these Celtic traditions run.

09/01/2026

At the entrance to Donegal Square sits the triskele. The ancient triple spiral, one of the oldest symbols in all of Ireland.

It was first carved into the stones at Newgrange more than 5,000 years ago, long before the Celts, and has carried meaning ever since. Three spirals, endlessly turning. Life, death, and rebirth. Land, sea, and sky. Past, present, and future.

Celtic Christians later saw the Holy Trinity in it. A beautiful example of how one symbol can speak across thousands of years.

It's the first thing you see on your way in, and a lovely thing to pause on for a moment.

08/31/2026

Finding the one.

There's a certain moment when someone tries on their tartan for the first time. They stand a little straighter, a little prouder. This is the MacIntosh Red Muted, and doesn't it look grand?

Every tartan carries a story: a name, a clan, a place a family once called home. Whether you know your tartan already or you're just beginning to trace your roots, we'd love to help you find yours.

08/30/2026

A little bit of old Ireland to see you through the year.

The Quiet Man Calendar is here. Twelve months of one of the most beloved Irish films of all time, starring Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne.

The sort of classic that looks right at home on a kitchen wall and makes you smile every time you turn the page.
Come find a bit of old-world Irish charm next time you're in.

08/29/2026

The secret to a proper Irish breakfast.

Fresh Irish back bacon, or rashers, as they're known back home, has just landed in our fridge. Meatier and leaner than the streaky bacon most of us grew up with, it's the true heart of a full Irish fry-up.

Come grab some while it lasts. Pair it with our potato farl, and you're well on your way to a proper Sunday morning.

Some places you don't just visit. You feel them.This October, come with us to Scotland,the real Scotland. Misty glens an...
08/29/2026

Some places you don't just visit. You feel them.
This October, come with us to Scotland,the real Scotland.

Misty glens and ancient castles, the hush of Loch Ness at dawn, and a night inside the walls of a 4-star Highland castle, complete with a private chef's dinner and a glass of something good by the fire.

Together with our travel partner Pure Scottish Tours, we've built an intimate small-group journey through Edinburgh, the Isle of Skye, St Andrews, Glencoe, and the wild beauty of the Highlands.

It’s the kind of trip you'll be telling stories about for years to come. It's limited to just 12 travelers, and registration is open now.

If Scotland has ever been on your list, this is the way to see it.
Register today: donegalsquare.com/scotland-tour-2026

Sweater weather is (almost) here.There's nothing quite like Deer Park knitwear. Soft, warm, and beautifully made in Coun...
08/28/2026

Sweater weather is (almost) here.

There's nothing quite like Deer Park knitwear. Soft, warm, and beautifully made in County Kildare, where this family mill has been knitting for 40 years. And it always looks even better on.

Modeled by one of our own, because the best way to see a sweater is on someone who loves wearing it. Come find yours next time you're in.

Address

534 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA
18018

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+16108663244

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