Antiquarian in Athlone, Ireland
An Athlone shop for antiquarian and rare books since 1997.
Antiquarian
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Bookshops in Ireland
182 independent bookshops in 84 towns, 21 of them selling secondhand.
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Featured in Ireland
Independent bookshop in Bantry, Ireland
A West Cork town bookshop.
Secondhand in Boyle, Ireland
Billed as Ireland's smallest bookshop.
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Independent bookshop in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland
A Leitrim bookshop with an events calendar, open since 2006.
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Independent bookshop in Clifden, Ireland
An award-winning independent in Connemara.
New & secondhand in Cork, Ireland
Two decades of new and secondhand books in Cork city.
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Independent bookshop in Dingle, Ireland
A small, well-curated shop on the Dingle Peninsula.
Secondhand in Dublin, Ireland · since 1978
A long-standing independent near Trinity College, mixing new titles with a secondhand floor. Its poetry and Irish writing shelves are among the city's best.
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New & secondhand in Dublin, Ireland
Founded in 1983, Ireland's largest independent bookshop over two floors of new and used books.
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Towns and cities, A–Z
Each has its own guide with a map and, where the shops are close enough, a walking route.
Towns and cities
- Ashford1
- Athlone2
- Athy1
- Balbriggan1
- Ballincollig1
- Ballinrobe1
- Ballymakeera1
- Ballyshannon1
- Bandon1
- Bantry1
- Blackrock3
- Blanchardstown2
- Boyle1
- Bray4
- Cahersiveen1
- Carrick-on-Shannon2
- Carrigaline1
- Castlebar2
- Castletownbere1
- Cavan1
- Claremorris1
- Clifden2
- Clonakilty2
- Clonmel1
- Cloughjordan1
- Cork13
- Dingle2
- Donegal1
- Drogheda1
- Dublin35
- Dún Laoghaire3
- Dundalk1
- Dundrum1
- Dunshaughlin1
- Ennis4
- Ennistimon3
- Fermoy2
- Galway5
- Gorey1
- Greystones2
- Howth1
- Kenmare1
- Kilcock1
- Kilcullen1
- Kildare1
- Kilkenny6
- Killarney1
- Kinsale2
- Letterfrack1
- Letterkenny2
- Limerick7
- Listowel1
- Lucan1
- Macroom1
- Malahide1
- Mallow1
- Maynooth2
- Midleton1
- Milltown Malbay1
- Mitchelstown1
- Moville1
- Moycullen1
- Mullingar1
- Mulranny1
- Naas1
- Nenagh1
- New Ross1
- Newbridge1
- Port Laoise1
- Skibbereen2
- Sligo3
- Spiddal2
- Tallaght1
- Templemore1
- Thurles1
- Tralee3
- Trim1
- Tullamore1
- Virginia1
- Waterford3
- Westport3
- Wexford4
- Wicklow1
- Youghal1
Finding bookshops in Ireland
- How many bookshops are listed in Ireland?
The Atlas currently lists 182 active bookshops across 84 towns and cities in Ireland. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Ireland?
21 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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