Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Galway

Charlie Byrne's Bookshop is an absolute gem. If you are an avid reader it's got everything you could need both new and old. I've personally found some amazing books you'd never see in a larger bookshop chain. The staff are informed, patient, friendly and helpful. On my recent visit they helped my 9 year old find a title she was looking for. I'm not from Galway, but any time I'm in the vicinity of the city I always make a point of visiting Charlie Byrne's and I never leave empty handed. And even if you are just a tourist passing through, make sure to seek out and immerse yourself in the experience of this amazing bookstore.

By far the coolest bookshop in town and probably the coolest one I've ever been to. Loads of books stacked into high shelves in different rooms, you get the feeling of an old library only known out of movies these days. I can lose myself in there, I really love the place.