Red Books Underground

01/06/2026

May was crammed with events at Red Books and RBS, ranging from spoken-word and live music, to screenings of rodent horror movies, to booklaunches, public meetings, and discussion groups on A.I., Anarchism, the Universal Basic Income, Emigration, the Communist Manifesto, and the Irish and German languages.

We had plenty of new book arrivals, WNPMR ran twenty-eight live shows from a new radio studio within our bookshop, and a customer found a signed Thomas Hardy in our classics section – proof that you can find treasure here!

Thank you all for your continued support.

Lots happening again this month at Red Books and Red Books Underground.

● DoumbZongs (8pm Thursday 4th)

○ Caifé Maidine (every Monday 11am – not Bank Holiday Mondays)

● The Red Books Show (live every Tuesday from 7-9pm on WNPMR – Recordings on Youtube and Spotify)

○ Cómhra Irish language group (every Wednesday 11-1pm)

● The Anarchist Book Club (5.30pm Wednesday 3rd and 17th)

○ "Pieces to the Puzzle" by Michael Smith Book Launch (7pm Friday 5th in RBU)

● AI Discussion Group (Every Thursday 8pm)

○ Movie Screening by Eamonn Colfer (8pm Thursday 11th in RBU)

● Art with Ita (every Friday 2pm)

○ The Driftwood Sessions (7.30pm Friday 12th)

● Outspoken: Spoken Word Open-Mic (7pm Friday 19th in RBU)

○ Otherworlds Science Fiction Festival (25th – 28th June)

And much more...

We're open Wednesday to Saturday from 10-5pm and from 12-5pm on Sunday.

31/05/2026

We are closed today due to a family emergency. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We hope to be back open tomorrow (Bank Holiday Monday) from 12-5pm in Wexford's St Peters Square and Eclectic Avenue.

28/05/2026

We were delighted to host the launch of 'Horror Hot Takes' by Aran Doyle in Red Books Underground tonight.

Horror Hot Takes dives headfirst into the debates that have defined horror fandom for decades. From misunderstood sequels to cult classics that were ahead of their time, this book challenges the accepted wisdom of horror movie history.

Inside these pages you’ll find bold, passionate takes on films across multiple eras of genre cinema - from the blood-soaked slashers of the ’80s to the strange and experimental horror of the ’90s and early 2000s.

Featuring discussions on films such as:
* Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows
* Psycho II
* House of the Dead

…and even the argument that movies like RoboCop and Jurassic Park might secretly belong in the horror genre.

Nothing is off limits.

This isn’t a guide telling you what you should like.
It’s a celebration of the debates, nostalgia, and late-night rewatches that make horror fandom so special.

Some takes might make you nod in agreement.

Others might make you wonder what on earth the author was thinking.

Either way, you may never look at these films the same way again.

Written by the host of the chart-topping horror podcast ClassHorrorCast, Horror Hot Takes is a love letter to the movies that shaped a generation of horror fans.

Available now at Red Books and Red Books Underground for €12.

(Thanks to JJ Bird for pics)

27/05/2026

A double-bill in Eclectic Avenue tomorrow night!

☆ Public Meeting on unconditional Universal Basic Income from the cradle to the grave with Bobby Lambert, joint coordinator of Basic Income Ireland.
7pm.

☆ Booklaunch "Horror Hot Takes" by Aaron Doyle. Launches at 7pm in Red Books Underground.

27/05/2026

Two fantastic rodent-themed movies, lots of laughs and great food at Creature Features in RBU tonight.

Thanks to Pippa, Hal and all the CF crew for another great night!

26/05/2026

Next Creature Features is on tomorrow (Wednesday) night in Red Books Underground in Eclectic Avenue.

A rodent revenge double bill. Come for some fun facts, nice snacks and a bit of a laugh. Doors open 6:30pm.

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

We are holding a very special edition of our monthly Outspoken: Spoken Word Open-Mic in conjunction with the annual Pe**er Dunne festival in Red Books Underground tomorrow (Friday) at 7pm.

We want people to tell their stories of Pe**er, read a poem or sing a song inspired by, or about, the great ballad singer.

Pe**ers son Stephen will also be singing a few songs on the night.

The Pe**er Dunne Festival will be taking place on the green in Maudlintown this coming July 11th.

17/05/2026

Next event happening on Thursday 2nd July at 7pm in Red Books Underground (June is chock full of other activities/festivals/holidays so we have to take a few weeks off!)

Can't wait to see you all in July! More dates announced very soon. Taking submissins for all upcoming nights - DM or email [email protected]

16/05/2026