This bookshop is situated opposite Trinity College front gate. Though small, it is a very good bookshop, particularly for fiction, biography and history. Plenty of bargains too.

The very large, very busy landmark on Dublin's O'Connell Street is more than just a bookshop. It is also the main newsagents for the city, selling a wide range of magazines and foreign titles, as well as a huge selection of stationery, art supplies, music, maps, toys etc

Fred Hanna's is a family owned 'Irish' bookshop, established in 1845. Situated opposite Trinity College, Hanna's have introduced people to the captivating world of books for generations. With over 150,000 titles in stock, you can be sure of finding something for everyone.

56-58 Dawson Street,Dublin 2.  (Map p49s51 - P50)
Phone: 677 4754  
Opening hours: 9am-7pm Mon-Wed, 9am-8pm Thu-Fri, 9am-6pm Sat, 12-6pm Sun

Mentioned by Joyce in Ulysses (along with half of Dublin, it must be said), the store is now owned by British bookstore Dillons, having passed out of Irish hands a number of years ago. Extremely comprehensive, with an excellent technical and science section. Nice cafe too. What you can't find you can always order there.

A smaller store situated within the St Stephen's Green shopping centre. While it cannot compete for variety with the larger Nassau Street stores, it does have an excellent selection of moden titles and fiction in particular, catering more for the casual reader.

Every week-end in Temple Bar Square, for readers of varied interest

Large, bright shop with a good variety of books in every imaginable section, including popular, literary and academic, and also very good Irish and children's sections. Tends to have good theme offers, where books bought in groups are cheaper. Also has many readings and signings throughout the year.

This is a smaller version of the main Waterstones store on Dawson Street, but is still has a good selection. Sunday Reading : 12 - 6 pm, relax with the newspapers and free tea/coffee.