Kennys Bookshop

18/06/2026

14/06/2026

Some recent author visits to Kennys Bookshop. One of the best parts of our job is welcoming writers into the bookshop, and it was lovely to see all of these coming through the doors.

1. John Connolly called in to sign his new novel, A River Red With Blood
2. Danielle McLaughlin signing copies of her new novel Rituals
3. Kathleen MacMahon signing copies of her latest book, Other People’s Lives
4. American author Lisa Carey
5. Shane Hegarty came in to sign copies of his new children’s book, Minotaur Boy
6. Shane Ross with his new book RTÉ Saints, Scholars and Scandals
7. Shane Smith with his new cookbook, Loaf Tin Bakes
8. Sue Divin signing copies of her new YA novel, Runaway Road
Copies of their books are available in the shop and online.

12/06/2026

There is currently a national outage in Ireland affecting ISDN lines.☎️ So we are currently unable to make or receive calls on our bookshop phones.

Our provider (Eir) is aware of the issue and is working to restore service as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, hopefully it will be resolved soon!

12/06/2026

A new novella by Colm Tóibín has just been announced for publication in September! And we are delighted to have a limited number of Signed, First Edition copies available to pre-order at Kennys.

The Bridge picks up where Tóibín's A Long Winter ends, returning to Miquel and his father in the Pyrenees in an exhilarating short novel of loss, grief, and longing. It captures the journey of a young man seeking connection. (We also have signed copies of A Long Winter available at Kennys, incase you want to pick up a copy ahead of The Bridge being released!)

https://www.kennys.ie/shop/the-bridge-colm-toibin-9781037418525

10/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Ryan Tubridy will be interviewing Robert Harris in Galway on September 18th! This event will mark the launch of Harris's new novel, Agrippa, set in Ancient Rome and he and Ryan will be talking all about it and discussing Harris's remarkable career. Don't miss it!
Tickets can booked now on www.tht.ie

10/06/2026

Maggie O'Farrell's new novel 'Land' is the number one bestselling book in Ireland this week! Inspired by the mapping of Ireland in the mid 19th century, Land is a historical novel set in the aftermath of the famine in Ireland, and is a story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy.

Maggie O'Farrell is the bestselling author of nine novels, including 'Hamnet' which was adapted into a film this year for which she was nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Her novels explore themes from incarceration, madness and treachery to love, bereavement and loss, and have been translated into 43 languages.

We are delighted to be hosting an event in Galway next week with Maggie O'Farrell, and to be welcoming the great Ryan Tubridy to interview her. The event is sold out, thank to everyone who has booked to come along. You can order Land now on kennys.ie or pick a copy up in the bookshop.

09/06/2026

What an evening it was with Colm Tóibín! Reminder that we have signed copies of several of Colm's books in stock, including our Signed, Limited Edition of his latest, The News From Dublin.

08/06/2026

SUMMER BOOK SALE! We have launched a big book sale on kennys.ie, with nearly two thousand books at brilliant discounts of up to 85% off! The sale includes fiction, children's books, biographies, cookery, Manga, graphic novels, hobbies and more. 📚

Visit www.kennys.ie to dive into the sale, where you can shop by discount or by category! Free shipping in Ireland too of course 📭

07/06/2026

What is Patrick Radden Keefe's desert island book?! The author of London Falling, Say Nothing and Empire of Pain tells us about some of his favourite reads!

04/06/2026

Marianne & Connell (Normal People)
by Mario Sughi
Mixed media, paper mounted on dibond, 19.5x12in
€1,500

This is the original painting by artist Mario Sughi, created for the cover of the Italian translation of Normal People. The painting is now available at Kennys. DM us to enquire or for more information!