You do not need to go far to find somewhere special to get lost in a favourite book
Beach, cafe or library? You don’t need to go far to find somewhere special to get lost in a favourite bookSearching for somewhere special to curl up with a good book? Then look no further, as we’ve handpicked some of the loveliest literary spots in Ireland. From buzzy New York-inspired book bars, to fairytale woodland cottages and remote beaches with a tropical vibe, this list has something to suit every bibliophile’s tastes.
Patrick Freyne: 12 reasons why it hasn’t always been cool to be Irish - including Murder, She Wrote and Batman Instead, head downstairs to the hush of the current reading room, which is much more suited to quiet literary pursuits. Although it is generally frequented by researchers, in theory anyone can access the room as long as they make an appointment.
Ryan took the “books + coffee” concept to another level two years ago, with the opening of the Book Bar on the shop’s mezzanine floor. The décor is plush, with high velvet stools at the bar, and banquette seating with classical books in old-fashioned covers lining the walls behind. What to read: For adults – This is the Sea by Miriam Mulcahy; for children – Wider than the Sea by Serena MolloyWhy not take the advice of Seamus Heaney in his poem Postscript and: “make the time to drive out west. Into Co
People sometimes mistakenly assume that this national resource is reserved for use by an academic elite. However, while it’s true that the magnificent Reading Room in thehas been used by many generations of writers, artists, historians and researchers, since the Kildare Street facilities began welcoming visitors almost 150 years ago, it belongs to the people of Ireland.