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Ireland

Bookshops in Galway

The Atlas lists 5 independent bookshops in Galway, 2 of them selling secondhand books. The suggested stop order covers an estimated 3.1 km; check actual walking directions before setting out.

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Secondhand · since 1989

A sprawling, much-loved Galway shop of secondhand, remaindered and new books, with room leading onto room. A fixture of the city's literary life.

General stockIrishSecondhand & newStep-free access

New & secondhand

Family-run since 1940 and an early pioneer of selling books online.

New & secondhand

Bookshop questions: Galway

How many bookshops are listed in Galway?

The Atlas currently lists 5 active bookshops in Galway. 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 Galway?

2 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 plan a bookshop walk in Galway?

Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.

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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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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit