Dore Optical is a family-run practice in the heart of Kilkenny

Since our establishment in 1983, we have been committed to serving our local community with dedication and expertise in the field of eyecare. As independent opticians, we pride ourselves on delivering a level of personalised service and attention to detail that is second to none, ensuring that each client who walks through our doors receives the utmost care and consideration.

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What our customers say…

					Excellent service & thank you Debbie & to all the staff...
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Mary Butler
17/10/2026
					All the staff in Dores are so professional,friendly and helpful!
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Elena Maria
09/10/2026
					Excellent experience and very friendly staff, the 2 ladies I was dealing were so friendly and attentive.
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Paddy Harkin
08/10/2026
					Great personal service, lot's of options. Very happy to trust them with our eyewear needs.
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24/09/2026

					Expert care and attention given to each eye examination. Excellent service and a very impressive set up with the first in class equipment used to ensure your eyes are being tested to the optimum degree.
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Adrienne Meade
21/09/2026
					Excellent service all round. Very professional and efficient. Would highly recommend.
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Eoghan Kinane
20/09/2026
					I had a wonderful experience at my recent visit to Dores Opticians Kilkenny. Very professional and helpful staff. I was very impressed with the machines used.
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Joe Gleeson
19/09/2026
					From the moment you enter Dore Optical “Emporium” it’s a delightful experience. Professional staff to attend and assist you in whatever needs you require.As for the choice of eye care and eye wear available, it’s certainly TOP CLASS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Richard, Richard Jnr. & Team ,Thank You.
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Paul Leahy
15/09/2026

					I accidentally bent my glasses while on vacation here. A staff member from the friendly team quickly and easily repaired them for me—and didn't charge a single cent! Many thanks for this incredible service! 👍
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Martina Mulch-Leidich
07/09/2026
					I have been a customer of Dore’s for many years.They are so helpful and professional and have the most varied and contemporary selection of frames and lens variations in Ireland and beyond.
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glenn bradshaw
06/09/2026
					Always excellent! Stylish and lovely service
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Niamh Moyles
31/08/2026
					Dore Optical is an exceptional place with great service, professional team and very well located. I couldn't recommend it enough
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Don Morrissey
02/07/2026

					Excellent service, very professional.
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Alma Ryan
01/07/2026
					Excellent service all round, from intensive exam to frame selection. Listened to my concerns and provided thoughtful and positive responses.
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Sean Cleary
28/06/2026
					Excellent service, thank you Kay
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Margaret Denny
20/06/2026
					Fab staff. Always so helpful ☺️
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mary b Ronan
12/06/2026

					Great staff, great service. I've no complaints at all.
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Richard Shelley
12/06/2026
					Always extremely helpful and respectful. Brilliant with children, they have a dedicated area for kids glasses. I wouldn't go to any other optician in Kilkenny before them.
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Evelyn Walsh
12/06/2026
					Very professiona,l staff Very pleasantVery happy with my visit
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david stapleton
10/06/2026
					Staff are amazing. So helpful, patient and kind. Richie is a wonderful Optician. He is so knowledgeable and very skilled. I had suffered from double vision for 3 years. Once I became his client he listened to every word I said. He referred me to the Eye Clinic in the Whitfield, Waterford. That's when everything changed positively. His communication with the hospital was very professional when there was a query about prism lense. I would highly recommend Dore Optical. It seems expensive but worth it. Alice is wonderful. Helped me choose a trendy age appropriate frame. I wish I could remember the lovely lady who fixed my frame when I leant on them. She works behind the scenes.
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amanda blackweir
31/05/2026

Seeing red ❤️‍🔥
Four brands. Four unique takes on red.
❤️ @etniabarcelona ❤️ @kuboraum ❤️ @anneetvalentin ❤️ @theoeyewear
Which pair is your favourite?

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Seeing red ❤️‍🔥
Four brands. Four unique takes on red.
❤️ @etniabarcelona ❤️ @kuboraum ❤️ @anneetvalentin ❤️ @theoeyewear
Which pair is your favourite?

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Siofra is looking fabulous in her new kate spade frame 😍🤍

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Siofra is looking fabulous in her new kate spade frame 😍🤍

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Clear frames are the perfect blend of subtle elegance and modern style, and it’s all in the details. Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu & Ray-Ban 😍😍

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Clear frames are the perfect blend of subtle elegance and modern style, and it’s all in the details. Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu & Ray-Ban 😍😍

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Looking great, Lorcan! 👓✨ Rocking your new @garrettleight frame!

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Looking great, Lorcan! 👓✨ Rocking your new @garrettleight frame!

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@laeyeworks 🤍
A few of our favourites, from bold shapes to beautiful colours

Independent. Individual. Made to be noticed. 👓✨
Which pair is your favourite?

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@laeyeworks 🤍
A few of our favourites, from bold shapes to beautiful colours

Independent. Individual. Made to be noticed. 👓✨
Which pair is your favourite?

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Glenn in his new Theo frames
looking very cool 💚

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Glenn in his new Theo frames
looking very cool 💚

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The hardest decision is choosing a colour. @theoeyewear 😍🥰

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The hardest decision is choosing a colour. @theoeyewear 😍🥰

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Serving looks, one frame at a time. 😎👓✨
@anneetvalentin X @ditaeyewear X @silhouetteeyewear

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Serving looks, one frame at a time. 😎👓✨
@anneetvalentin X @ditaeyewear X @silhouetteeyewear

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Teresa wearing @anneetvalentin frames 🥰 looking amazing😍

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Teresa wearing @anneetvalentin frames 🥰 looking amazing😍

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Elevate your look with the classic and stylish @garrettleight frames✨👓

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Elevate your look with the classic and stylish @garrettleight frames✨👓

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✨ Teresa looking effortlessly chic in her @garrettleight frames 🤎👓”

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✨ Teresa looking effortlessly chic in her @garrettleight frames 🤎👓”

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Let the frames do the talking. 🤎 @theoeyewear

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Let the frames do the talking. 🤎 @theoeyewear

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Seeing red ❤️‍🔥
Four brands. Four unique takes on red.
❤️ @etniabarcelona ❤️ @kuboraum ❤️ @anneetvalentin ❤️ @theoeyewear
Which pair is your favourite?

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Siofra is looking fabulous in her new kate spade frame 😍🤍

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Clear frames are the perfect blend of subtle elegance and modern style, and it’s all in the details. Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu & Ray-Ban 😍😍

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Looking great, Lorcan! 👓✨ Rocking your new @garrettleight frame!

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@laeyeworks 🤍
A few of our favourites, from bold shapes to beautiful colours

Independent. Individual. Made to be noticed. 👓✨
Which pair is your favourite?

6 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18632129959003698

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Glenn in his new Theo frames
looking very cool 💚

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Open post by doreoptical with ID 18068928149505802

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The hardest decision is choosing a colour. @theoeyewear 😍🥰

10 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18104134433576834

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Serving looks, one frame at a time. 😎👓✨
@anneetvalentin X @ditaeyewear X @silhouetteeyewear

15 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18630274093020569

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Teresa wearing @anneetvalentin frames 🥰 looking amazing😍

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Elevate your look with the classic and stylish @garrettleight frames✨👓

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✨ Teresa looking effortlessly chic in her @garrettleight frames 🤎👓”

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Let the frames do the talking. 🤎 @theoeyewear

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Seeing red ❤️‍🔥
Four brands. Four unique takes on red.
❤️ @etniabarcelona ❤️ @kuboraum ❤️ @anneetvalentin ❤️ @theoeyewear
Which pair is your favourite?

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Open post by doreoptical with ID 18671387248055195

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Siofra is looking fabulous in her new kate spade frame 😍🤍

9 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18116061668021590

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Clear frames are the perfect blend of subtle elegance and modern style, and it’s all in the details. Gucci, Prada, Miu Miu & Ray-Ban 😍😍

6 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18152687854540242

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Looking great, Lorcan! 👓✨ Rocking your new @garrettleight frame!

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Open post by doreoptical with ID 18189261238404799

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@laeyeworks 🤍
A few of our favourites, from bold shapes to beautiful colours

Independent. Individual. Made to be noticed. 👓✨
Which pair is your favourite?

6 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18632129959003698

6 0

Glenn in his new Theo frames
looking very cool 💚

15 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18068928149505802

15 0

The hardest decision is choosing a colour. @theoeyewear 😍🥰

10 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18104134433576834

10 0

Serving looks, one frame at a time. 😎👓✨
@anneetvalentin X @ditaeyewear X @silhouetteeyewear

15 0

Open post by doreoptical with ID 18630274093020569

15 0

Teresa wearing @anneetvalentin frames 🥰 looking amazing😍

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Open post by doreoptical with ID 18176003494435671

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Elevate your look with the classic and stylish @garrettleight frames✨👓

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Open post by doreoptical with ID 18075513848431466

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✨ Teresa looking effortlessly chic in her @garrettleight frames 🤎👓”

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Open post by doreoptical with ID 17980643991115254

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Let the frames do the talking. 🤎 @theoeyewear

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Monday	9 am – 6 pm
Tuesday	9:30 am – 6 pm
Wednesday	9 am – 6 pm
Thursday	9 am – 6 pm
Friday	9 am – 6 pm
Saturday	9 am – 5 pm
Sunday	Closed