Bookshops in Republic of Ireland/Co. Dublin

An Siopa Leabhar/DUBLIN/66 Camden Street Lower

An Siopa Leabhar Open at advertised times

66 Camden Street Lower DUBLIN D02 X201

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Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 4.00

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Irish-language bookshop, dating back to 1975, with a second-hand section. Now at new premises in the south of the city centre.

The long-established Irish-language bookshop An Siopa Leabhar had to vacate its premises at Harcourt Street a few weeks ago as the building is being renovated. It will be several years before it can move back there. In the meantime, after a brief period of trading online only, it reopened on 11th November at the ISE (International School of English) building at Camden Street Lower. The new premises are smaller than the old shop, and so not all of the stock can be fitted in (new non-fiction is the most notable omission). Fortunately, the second-hand section is one of those that has made it into the new shop and, according to the manager, Gráinne Ní Mhuilneoir, special offers on second-hand books will be available on a regular basis. Regrettably, the reduced size of the premises raises issues for visitors with disabilities. Although the entrance is accessible, the narrow spaces inside the shop make it difficult for wheelchair users. There is a toilet on site, but it is not wheelchair accessible. There is, as yet, no telephone. All very much a work in progress at the moment. Opening hours initially are 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday, but these may be extended once the shop has settled in properly to its new home. Booker T 11.11.24

Chapters Bookstore/DUBLIN/Ivy Exchange Parnell Street

Chapters Bookstore Open at advertised times

Ivy Exchange Parnell Street DUBLIN D01 P8C2

tel: 01 879 2700 e-mail web

Open: Monday - Saturday 9.00 - 6.00, Sunday 12.00 - 6.00

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Ireland's largest Independent Bookstore in Dublin's City Centre. Stocking New, Bargain and secondhand books. We Always Want Your Trade In's

Huge and modestly priced. A lot of the stock looks like single copy unsold stock from the new book shop at a heavily discounted price but there is plenty of genuinely secondhand as well. By far the best shop we visited in Dublin. Gary 30.03.23

Eamonns Bookshop//50 Sandycove Road

Eamonns Bookshop Phone before travelling

50 Sandycove Road SANDYCOVE Co. Dublin

tel: +353 (0)1 2842144

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Small general secondhand stock.

Wall-to-wall modern paperback fiction. Chris Harte 09.11.15

First Editions//7 Pembroke Lane

First Editions Open at advertised times

7 Pembroke Lane (off Waterloo Road) DUBLIN 4 Co. Dublin

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Open: Wednesday - Saturday 12.00 - 6.00.

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First editions by Irish and international authors, antiquarian books, childrens books, biography, history and poetry.

Last Bookshop/DUBLIN/61 Camden Street Lower

The Last Bookshop Open at advertised times

61 Camden Street Lower DUBLIN D02 VY17

tel: +353 868517419 web

Open: Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 5.00, Sunday 2.00 - 5.00

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Apparently a large stock, Irish interest at front, general fiction and non-fiction behind, the well-known Cake Cafe behind that.

Marrowbone Books/DUBLIN/78 the Coombe, Dublin 8

Marrowbone Books Open at advertised times

78 the Coombe, Dublin 8 DUBLIN

tel: +353 (0)1 551 0495 e-mail web

Open: Wednesday - Sunday 12.00 - 7.00

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"A small second-hand bookshop in Dublin 8. We have a good selection of good books. Mostly fiction. Mostly paperbacks. Mostly pretty cheap."

Naughton Booksellers//8 Marine TerraceDUNLAOGHAIRECo. Dublin

Naughton Booksellers Status unknown, update requested

8 Marine Terrace DUN LAOGHAIRE Co. Dublin

tel: +353 (0)1 280 4392 e-mail web

Open: Currently CLOSED for renovation

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Naughton Booksellers have bought and sold used, secondhand, antiquarian and rare books since 1978. You can view our stock of 20,000 books, prints and maps online or visit the bookshop.

Looked so promising from photos on their website. I noted, prior to visiting, a number of titles I wanted which were on their ABEbooks listings. On arrival told "all have been sold." A basement shop which was very neatly organised with books properly categorised. Every title marked for internet purchases. However, my visit left me feeling deflated. Had I missed something? Chris Harte 09.11.15

Very disappointed. Had to ring a bell for entry and then found it to be expensive and impossible to get to many books due to boxes stacked everywhere. David 18.08.16

Oxfam Books//23 Parliament Street

Oxfam Books Open at advertised times

23 Parliament Street DUBLIN 2 Co. Dublin

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Open: Monday - Friday 10.00 - 6.00, Saturday & Sunday 10.30 - 5.30.

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Small and limited stock and you realise that we actually have it quite good, even with Oxfam prices! Books seem pricey outside mainland Britain, even secondhand. That said there were some quality titles and good military stock, which I all but cleared. (Smuggling them onto Ryan Air with their new baggage policy was fun). If you plan your way around the shops in Dublin this is worth a visit, but not worth a detour. Jonathan Morgan 06.10.18

Small, immaculately laid out but seems to be intended for the carriage trade rather than locals given that a large part of the shop is given over to “Irish” books separately from their respective subjects. Gary 10.03.23

Oxfam Books/DUBLIN/223 Lower Rathmines Road

Oxfam Books Phone before travelling

223 Lower Rathmines Road DUBLIN

tel: 01 496 4181 e-mail web

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Now relocated to 232 Lower Rathmines Road. Clothes shop at the front; bookshop to the rear. Smaller than Parliament St branch and nothing special about the stock Gary 30.03.23

Raven Books//34 Main Street

Raven Books Open at advertised times

34 Main Street BLACKROCK Co. Dublin

tel: 01 278 9509 e-mail web

Open: Monday

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A small independent bookshop, offering a general mix of new and second hand books.

Very nice; very neat; very tidy. Small shop with a mixture of modern new and secondhand titles. Strong on children's matters otherwise fairly general subjects. Chris Harte 09.11.15

SVP - Vincent_s Shop/DUBLIN/95-97 Terenure Road North, Terenure

SVP - Vincent's Shop Open at advertised times

95-97 Terenure Road North, Terenure DUBLIN

tel: 01 499 0277 web

Open: Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.30

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A second-hand book department occupies the upstairs of this St Vincent de Paul charity shop. Large general stock comprising good-quality donations.

Secret Book _ Record Store/DUBLIN 2/15A Wicklow Street

Secret Book & Record Store Open at advertised times

15A Wicklow Street DUBLIN 2

Open: Monday - Wednesday 11.00 - 6.30, Thursday 11.00 - 8.00, Friday - Sunday 11.00 - 7.00.

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We buy, sell and exchange books - philosophy, poetry, history, music, film, Irish interest, literature, psychology, art, sci-fi & fantasy, science.

I was completely taken aback as I entered this shop situated at the end of a long hallway. A very varied selection of fairly modern books and quality jazz coming from the vinyl section. Nothing old but some really interesting titles which caused me to make a number of impulse purchases. This place is worth a visit. Chris Harte 09.11.15

The owner, Dermot, is not as gruff as he pretends to be. Little for the collector but a good value bookshop. Many interesting remainder titles. Discounts for multiple purchase available. Loyola 24.11.15

On this occasion we can agree completely with Chris Harte. Interesting shop and worth seeking out. David 18.08.16

Stokes Books//Market Arcade

Stokes Books Open at advertised times

Market Arcade South Great Georges Street DUBLIN 2 Co. Dublin

tel: 01 671 3584 e-mail web

Open: Monday - Saturday 10.30 - 6.00.

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A stock of over 10,000 volumes, on a huge variety of subjects, priced between 5 and 5,000, the shop offers something for every pocket.

Situated in an arcade with well over half the stock on shelves in the walkway opposite the shop. Very strong on Folio Society. Inside are some antiquarian and hard-to-find titles but all in a fairly cramped space. Chris Harte 09.11.15

The outside stock has many interesting titles at very reasonable prices. Pricey enough inside but some very good quality, scarce Irish interest stock. Loyola 24.11.15

Folio society books in good condition but expensive. Overall not worth a detour. David 18.08.16

Although I walked up and down this place 3 times I could not find the shop. I recall it as being rather good last time I was in Dublin but the Market has gone all trendy with Irish Hipsters selling knitted yoghurt and crocheting their own shoes. The website says it is still active. Jonathan Morgan 06.10.18

The outside stock has many interesting titles at very reasonable prices. Pricey enough inside but some very good quality, scarce Irish interest loyola 28.10.24

Temple Bar Book Market//Temple Bar Square

Temple Bar Book Market Open at advertised times

Temple Bar Square DUBLIN 2 Co. Dublin

tel: 01 6772255 web

Open: Saturday & Sunday 11:00 6:00.

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A small but perfectly haven for book-worms and music fans alike. For a list of traders please visit the website.

A couple of stalls selling mostly paperbacks and tat awaiting their final journey to landfill. Situated in its own discrete circle of Hell where the stag and hen parties mingle with local hipsters. Loyola 13.04.17

Temple Bar Bookshop (was the Market Bookshop Blackrock)/DUBLIN/2 Cow_s Ln, Temple Bar

The Temple Bar Bookshop (was the Market Bookshop Blackrock) Open at advertised times

2 Cow's Ln, Temple Bar DUBLIN

tel: (+353) 863950987 e-mail web

Open: Thursday - Saturday 12.00 - 5.00, longer during the summer

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Rare, antiquarian and secondhand books bought and sold.

Ulysses Rare Books//10 Duke Street

Ulysses Rare Books Open at advertised times

10 Duke Street DUBLIN 2 Co. Dublin

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Open: Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.45.

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Dublin's leading antiquarian bookshop, specialising in books of Irish interest, together with a general stock.

Cathach is now called Ulysses Rare Books. Same management, just a different name. Padraig O Mealoid 31.05.14

Its blurb says: "Ireland's leading Antiquarian Bookshop," a comment of which I heartily endorse. The rare titles on the shelves were mind-boggling. I found books on my interests which I had thought I would never see. Prices were eye-watering but you pay for quality and most of the books on offer were of this standard. I did purchase and have no regrets in doing so. This shop is a collector's paradise. Chris Harte 09.11.15

My favourite bookshop on the planet. Every high spot of Irish literature is here. Owned and run by a courteous brother and sister who are knowledgeable . Discounts can be negotiated. A must visit for any serious collector of Irish books. Loyola 13.04.17

Very traditional-looking antiquarian bookshop. The stock mostly comprises delectable copies of the giants of Irish literature. The Irish history section was small by comparison. The basement was closed (perhaps since the start of the pandemic) with no clue as to what it contained. Gary 12.03.23

Still my favourite bookshop on the planet. Every high spot of Irish literature is here. Owned and run by a courteous brother and sister who are extremely knowledgeable. A must visit for any serious collector of Irish books. loyola 28.10.24

Village Bookshop//101 Terenure Road North

The Village Bookshop Open at advertised times

101 Terenure Road North Dublin 6W Co. Dublin

tel: 01 551 2291 e-mail web

Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 6.00, Sunday 11.00 - 5.00.

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An independent, family-run bookshop stocking an eclectic mix of new, used, rare and out-of-print books. You will also find us at Dublin weekend markets in Marlay Park, Rathfarnham (Sat), Peoples Park Dun Laoghaire (Sun) and Temple Bar (Sat-Sun).

Winding Stair Bookshop//40 Lower Ormond Quay

The Winding Stair Bookshop Open at advertised times

40 Lower Ormond Quay DUBLIN 1 Co. Dublin

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Open: Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 6.00, Sunday 12.00 - 6.00.

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One of the oldest surviving independent bookshops in Dublin. The front part of the shop holds new books, while the smaller section at the back of the shop holds secondhand books.

"It was a lovely shop twenty years ago," a bookdealer told me. "It was on three floors then and had a wonderful stock." Nowadays, as I found when I called in, it occupies a small street front area and has a fairly poor selection of titles. Only worth a visit if passing. Chris Harte 09.11.15

We can remember this one from 20 or more years ago when it was very good. A sad shadow of it's former self. Not worth a visit. David 18.08.16

The reviews above are sadly alll too true. NWAD. Loyola 13.04.17

Ditto I am afraid, Nice shop but very very limited secondhand stock in a very poorly lit alcove at the back of the premises. NWAD. Jonathan Morgan 06.10.18

Dead loss. There is now a large freestanding bookcase of new children’s’ books in front of the fitted bookshelves with some elderly secondhand tomes to which access is blocked (clearly deliberately) by a leather armchair. Gary 10.03.23

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