A book lovers paradise! The Powells Books of Galway- or Ireland, full stop. The place goes on and…read moreon. New and used books to be found in an a fun shop with multiple rooms and every topic to explore. I also loved that they had some locally published small books- So small they had no isbn number.

Great bookstore with both new & used titles in downtown Galway. So many genres and good pricing…read more Super cute kids book area too.

Amazing service. I rang to find a book series tha I was unable to find online and was an essential…read moreChristmas gift. Kennys had it found in their store and posted out and with me the next morning. totally saved a little girls Christmas!! thank you so much

I'd ordered a book from Kennys via AbeBooks and everything was very positive; it was shipped…read morepromptly, it was packed very well and the book is in perfect condition. Also; when I'd e-mailed them at one point, the response was very prompt and polite.

I love Scéal Eile books. This truly is a bookstore with a difference. A cosy fire, friendly banter,…read moreand a amazing selection of books at excellent value make this a fantastic place to while away an afternoon. It is a favourite of both tourists and locals alike. The staff are well-informed and friendly. A unique little nook in the heart of Ennis, it is well worth a visit. 5 stars!

What a great bookshop - new, second-hand & antiquarian books of all sorts. Allow yourself plenty of…read moretime to check out the range of books and sit by the turf-fired stove while you choose your purchases. Irish & local history are strong points and the stock of Irish-language books is second to none. The staff are knowlegeable & good-humoured & the books are very good value ! Book launches & readings are a high point, especially during the annual Book-Club Festival.

Found a rare book here that was not available anywhere else in the world (at least that I could…read morefind). Shipped it to the United States, after a personal email from John, telling me he'd done so and letting me know when I could expect it. Rarer than the book, that. I said to myself, "You should write a review of that place" and about three and a half years later, I have done just that. Haven't even read the book yet. This life, eh? Anyway, thank you, John.

Right behind the castle, and beside Sean's Pub, I lucked into this charming bookshop with its…read morelovely and erudite owner. The bookshop itself is a book lovers haven with a great mix of books ranging from present day best sellers to beautiful antiquity books. The bookshop also has various ephemera - I spotted cool postcards, an original painting by Dali and tons of autographed letters, books and what really rocked my world was when John showed me a book that belonged in Florence Nightingale's library AND had her handwritten annotations! It's honestly just a beautiful jewel of a treasure shop and looks can be deceiving as the modern exterior hides a lovely collection of rare books, signed firsts as well as books from the time of Shakespeare. Everything was very appropriately priced and I picked up two books that were published in the 1960s (dealing with 'Modern Women' for a very reasonable price). I would absolutely recommend checking this store out! Note: #246 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

While it's on the more pricey side compared to other book shops it has an even bigger selection…read more The manga section has gotten way smaller but the comic selection is getting better.

This local institution is the stuff that dream bookshops are made of. I've never been able to walk…read morein a straight line here as two steps in, I'm inevitably sidetracked by a book or book-related product. I don't now who the buyer is/are but they choose merchandise with real flair and imagination. Apart from the great selection of books, they also have random stuff for the nerd: I just bought my first lunchbox in probably 20 years. O'Mahoney's! Oh, Mahoney's!

Nice and clean, but the rooms, bathroom and shower are small. The staff is very COVID conscious…read more The house is newer and located within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

Great space with lots of local gifts, ceramics, books, music, scarves, locallly made…read morechocolate/cookies/teas/coffees. Soft serve and ice cream, coffee & tea. Free wifi, lots of indoor & outdoor seating. Friendly staff, nice music and a good vibe. Stop in for a coffee on a rainy day or an ice cream on a hot one, sit and stay a while or just drop by. Really sweet spot in Doolin.

Retail books in the city center of Galway but I was looking for inexpensive postcards and found…read morethem. As I had already purchased stamps (€2 each to the USA!), that was all I needed today. Friendly and helpful service, a lot of books, papers, greeting cards, writing implements and more. [Review 1940 of 2024 - 122 in Republic of Ireland - 22962 overall]

Rare and Recent Books is an adorable little bookshop in Cong, County Mayo -- a village famed for…read more'The Quiet Man' movie. You can find its storefront via the multiple signs that state "Book Shop." This humble shop offers an eclectic assortment of Irish stories, contemporary fiction and nonfiction, and a host of used/antique books. Per a site map available near their door, they specialize in fishing books. If you're looking to pick up a new paperback or learn more about Ireland's history, I'd recommend a quick stop. It's right in the main section of town. You can't miss it!