Secondhand and Antiquarian Bookshops in the UK and Republic of Ireland
New listing Book Aid Templepatrick
New shop Causeway Books Bushmills (was The Bookshop Coleraine).
New listing The Secret Bookshelf Carrickfergus
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Book Aid/TEMPLEPATRICK/44 Rickamore Road Upper Ballyclare
Book Aid
44 Rickamore Road Upper Ballyclare TEMPLEPATRICK BT39 0JE
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tel:
028 9443 2061, mob: 079 66466 996 e-mail web
Open: Monday 10.00 - 4.00, Wednesday 11.00 - 4.00, Saturday by appointment
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Supporting a Christian charity with stock very strong or exclusively on Christian theology. Cards or cheques only.
Causeway Books/BUSHMILLS/102 Main Street
Causeway Books
102 Main Street BUSHMILLS BT57 8QD
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tel:
07776 075176 
Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 5.00
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General stock, including books on Irish/local interest.
The proprietors of The Bookshop in Coleraine closed their business there in 2022, after 18 years, and moved here, eight miles up the road. So now there are two reasons to visit this small village, home to the famous Old Bushmills Distillery. Booker T 03.03.24
Glens of Antrim Historical Society/CUSHENDALL/The Old School House, 25 Mill Street
Glens of Antrim Historical Society
The Old School House, 25 Mill Street CUSHENDALL BT44 0RR
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tel:
028 2177 1180 e-mail web
Open: Monday - Friday 10.00 - 2.00 (sometimes closes at 1.00 in winter). Also Saturdays in June-September: 10.00 -2.00 in June, 10.00 - 5.00 in July & August, 10.00 - 2.00 in September.
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The society's bookshop includes a second-hand section, specialising in books on Irish history and especially that of the local area. Free to visit.
The Glens of Antrim Historical Society was formed in 1965 to promote research into the history and traditions of the local area, encompassing family history and genealogy. At its premises in Cushendall, which are staffed by volunteers, the society has an extensive trove of material to help researchers, and also quite an impressive bookshop, which has a good-quality selection of second-hand books, including many that are difficult to obtain. The subject-matter is almost exclusively Irish history, including local history and in particular that of County Antrim. Cushendall is situated on the A2 coast road, amid beautiful scenery. It can be reached by bus: the 150 (Ballymena-Cushendun) and the 162A (Ballycastle-Carnlough) serve the village. Booker T 30.04.25
Secret Bookshelf/CARRICKFERGUS/The Courtyard, 38 Scotch Corner
The Secret Bookshelf
The Courtyard, 38 Scotch Corner CARRICKFERGUS BT38 7DP
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tel:
07936 000078 web
Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 5.00
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Quite a large shop, mainly selling new books, but there is also a diverse second-hand section.
The Secret Bookshelf, which opened four years ago, has built up a solid reputation locally. It recently became the focus of national attention when it was named the island of Ireland's 'independent bookshop of the year' in the 2024 British Book Awards (the first Northern Ireland entrant ever to win). The second-hand section accounts for about 10% of the stock; Irish and Northern Irish fiction and non-fiction feature strongly. It hosts frequent readings, talks and other literary events. Carrickfergus is a town of great antiquity, with a Norman castle. The shop is located 30 seconds from the sea front. All areas of the shop are fully accessible for customers with disabilities. Booker T 16.06.24
