Some of the Irish items for sale at Peggy’s Cottage. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

WESTPORT — With St. Patrick’s Day on the way tomorrow, business was busy Wednesday morning at Peggy’s Cottage at 1773 Post Road East, across from Stop & Shop.

“We sell Irish foods and gifts,” said Darren Kirby, whose mom, Peggy — a native of Tipperary in Ireland — opened the store about four years ago.

Darren Kirby, whose mom opened Peggy’s Cottage four years ago, stands by some of the unique candy and chocolates for sale at the store. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

He said that while Easter is traditionally the biggest shopping holiday of the year at the store — which features a range of Irish items, including hand-knit sweaters, caps, chocolate, toys, and much more — the imminent Irish holiday has customers dropping in to get their goods.

“Erin go Braugh” roughly translates to mean “Ireland Forever.” (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

“It’s got all my favorite things in here that I haven’t been able to have for years, so it’s an absolute pleasure,” said Suzie Joseph of Westport, who grew up in the United Kingdom.

Suzie Joseph of Westport is a big fan of Peggy’s Cottage. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)

While the bacon she’s able to get at Peggy’s is a favorite pick, there are many other items she and her family love, including chips, candies and treats unique to Ireland.

“It literally warms my heart walking in here,” she said.

For more information, visit the store website at http://www.peggys-cottage.com/, or phone (203) 292-3487.

(Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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