Castle Book Shop

Castle Book Shop A family run independent bookshop, with two stores, on Castle Street and Main Street, in Castlebar

The team at Castle Bookshop and Mayo Books Press would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr Michael M. O'C...
30/05/2026

The team at Castle Bookshop and Mayo Books Press would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr Michael M. O'Connor on winning the prestigious Nilsson Local Heritage Award at Listowel Writers' Week 2026 for Castlebar Prison & The Bridewells of County Mayo 1835–1935. 🏆📚

This outstanding achievement follows the book's earlier success this year when it received the Contribution to Local History Award at the Mayo County Council Cathaoirleach’s Awards.

Drawing on extensive archival research from Ireland, Britain and the United States, Dr O'Connor's work offers a fascinating and important insight into the history of Castlebar Prison and the bridewells of County Mayo, while illuminating key moments in Irish history and the experiences of those connected with these institutions.

We are delighted to see this important contribution to Mayo's heritage and local history recognised on a national stage. Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved honour from all of us at Castle Bookshop and Mayo Books Press.

📖 Castlebar Prison & The Bridewells of County Mayo 1835–1935 is available in-store at Castle Bookshop and online at mayobooks.ie.

We were absolutely delighted to welcome children’s author Patricia Forde to the shop on Wednesday as she made her way al...
30/05/2026

We were absolutely delighted to welcome children’s author Patricia Forde to the shop on Wednesday as she made her way along the West Coast 📚✨

Patricia signed copies of:
🌟 "Bumpfizzle the Best on Planet Earth"
🌟 "The Wordsmith"
🌟 "Making It Up as You Go Along"
🌟 "The Island of the Bees" 🐝

…and even gave us a sneak peek at her beautiful new picture book "Letters to a Giant" 👀💌

If you’re planning your summer adventures, make sure to add a trip to the bookshop to the list! Pop in to discover magical stories, meet your next favourite character, and pick up some signed treasures for your summer reading stack ☀️📖

Weekend Read! 📚“John of John” by Douglas StuartWhat happens when you go back home… and realise you no longer fit the lif...
29/05/2026

Weekend Read! 📚

“John of John” by Douglas Stuart

What happens when you go back home… and realise you no longer fit the life waiting for you? 🌊🏔️

Out of money and searching for direction, John-Calum Macleod returns to the island of Harris- back to the croft, the rhythms of the land, and the people who shaped him. But home isn’t as simple as it once was.

Caught between his deeply traditional father and his fiercely independent grandmother, Cal finds himself navigating identity, faith, and desire in a place where everything feels exposed. As tensions quietly build, the fragile threads of family and community begin to strain… and something has to give.

Tender, raw, and beautifully observed, this new novel from Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart is a powerful exploration of belonging, expectation, and the cost of being true to yourself. 🌿✨

✨ “Mesmeric, transportive, vividly sensory” — Bernardine Evaristo ✨

Perfect for readers who love emotional storytelling, richly drawn characters, and unforgettable settings that linger long after the final page. 📖💫

Find your next great read at The Castle Bookshop 🏰💚

29/05/2026

“Oh… I thought ye just did school books?” 😶

Becky enters the chat 🎨📚✂️🖍️

At Castle Street we’ve got:
✨ art supplies
✨ bargain books for kids & grown-ups
✨ stationery heaven
✨ creative chaos

Basically… if creativity had a headquarters in Castlebar, it might just be here 👀💛

Looking for your next gripping read? 📚🕵️‍♀️An bhfuil tú ag lorg leabhair le léamh?Ask Aisce about Dirty Laundry by Disha...
28/05/2026

Looking for your next gripping read? 📚🕵️‍♀️
An bhfuil tú ag lorg leabhair le léamh?

Ask Aisce about Dirty Laundry by Disha Bose 🧼🔍

Keep your friends close… and your neighbours closer. 👀

Ciara seems to have it all- the loving husband, the beautiful children, the picture-perfect home. But behind the filters, cracks are forming. Mishti feels trapped in a loveless marriage in a country that doesn’t quite feel like home. Lauren’s carefree parenting raises more than a few eyebrows.

Then Ciara is found murdered in her pristine kitchen… and suddenly the neighbourhood group chat isn’t the only thing blowing up. 💥

Secrets. Desire. Betrayal.
Everyone has their dirty laundry- but this goes far beyond gossip.

A deliciously scandalous page-turner that peels back the glossy layers of suburbia to reveal manipulation, obsession, and friendships gone fatally wrong. Twisty, sharp, and impossible to put down. 🩸✨

💬 Aisce says:
“A clever murder mystery that kept me guessing.”

Pop in and chat to us for more staff favourites!

📚🖤

27/05/2026

☀️ Iced coffee season is officially HERE 🧊☕️

And there’s no better place to grab your favourite cold coffee than 🤎✨

Cool drinks, cosy vibes & the perfect coffee stop all summer long 🌿💫

🐸😂 Book of the WeekGet ready for giggles galore with "Oi Frog!" 🐸💥Oi Frog! by Kes Gray is a riot of rhymes, ridiculous a...
24/05/2026

🐸😂 Book of the Week

Get ready for giggles galore with "Oi Frog!" 🐸💥

Oi Frog! by Kes Gray is a riot of rhymes, ridiculous animals, and laugh-out-loud moments that kids (and grown-ups!) will love!

🐱 Cats on mats, hares on chairs…
🐸 But Frog? He’s NOT sitting on a log!
🤣 Pure silly fun from start to finish

📖✨ Perfect for storytime chaos and belly laughs

Just €2 this week only!

🐸📚

🎨⚡ LIGHT UP YOUR ARTWORK ⚡🎨We’ve just stocked the NEW fluorescent paints from and they are impossible to miss 🌈💥Perfect ...
23/05/2026

🎨⚡ LIGHT UP YOUR ARTWORK ⚡🎨

We’ve just stocked the NEW fluorescent paints from and they are impossible to miss 🌈💥

Perfect for artists, students, hobby painters, and anyone who loves bold colour and creative fun 🖌️✨

You’ll find them now in our art section at the Castle Street shop. Pop in and see the colours for yourself!

We’re delighted to have a limited number of FREE copies of "Scrimshaw: Journal of New Writing and Visual Art" available ...
23/05/2026

We’re delighted to have a limited number of FREE copies of "Scrimshaw: Journal of New Writing and Visual Art" available in-store, a beautiful annual collection showcasing poetry, prose, and visual art from past and present students of Atlantic Technological University Sligo.

It’s always a pleasure to champion local voices and creative talent, and we’re proud to share this work with our customers.

While you’re in collecting your copy, feel free to explore our shelves- we’re especially keen to highlight the richness of local writing and poetry, from established voices to emerging writers right here in the region.

And if you’re making a moment of it, why not take a little time upstairs in our with a hot drink and a quiet read?

Pop in, say hello, and enjoy the very best of local creativity.

Weekend Read! 💜📚✨"The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig 💜🚆Love. Regret. Second chances. 💜⏳When your life flashes before your ...
22/05/2026

Weekend Read! 💜📚✨

"The Midnight Train" by Matt Haig 💜🚆

Love. Regret. Second chances. 💜⏳

When your life flashes before your eyes… what truly matters? 💭💜

For Wilbur, it was Maggie- the love he lost 💜💔 From a honeymoon in Venice to the choices that changed everything…

Now, on the brink of death, a mysterious midnight train arrives 🚆✨
A chance to go back. To relive. To rewrite. 💜🔮

But what if changing the past isn’t as simple as it seems? 👀💜

Sweeping, emotional, and full of heart, this unforgettable story takes you on a journey through time, love, and the moments that define us 💜📖✨

✨ “A beautiful fable… an It’s a Wonderful Life for the modern age” – Jodi Picoult ✨

Perfect for fans of "The Midnight Library", time-bending tales, and stories that make you reflect on life’s “what ifs” 💜🌙

Would you change your past if you had the chance? 💜👇

💜📚✨

Address

Castle Street & Main Street
Castlebar
CO.MAYO

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6pm

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+353949024422

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