Books at One in Louisburgh, County Mayo, is the trailblazing flagship location that launched Ireland’s unique community-focused bookshop network.
Established in 2016 through the backing of the philanthropic One Foundation, the shop was transformed from two derelict buildings on Bridge Street into a stunning, high-end \"destination bookshop.\"
As a social enterprise, its mission goes far beyond selling books; it is designed to act as a vital social and creative hub to combat rural isolation and foster regional regeneration.
The Louisburgh shop blends the charm of a cozy, traditional independent bookstore with impressive modern resources: Upstairs, the shop features a modern co-working hub with high-speed Wi-Fi, desk hire, and a meeting room, and downstairs an art gallery showcasing changing exhibitions by regional artists, all offering beautiful views stretching out toward the land and sea.
The real magic of the Louisburgh branch lies in its packed weekly calendar of inclusive, community-driven events. On any given week, the space is alive with activity, including community groups like Caintagus Comhrá (Irish conversation circles), knitting clubs, Ukrainian-English language integration classes, film nights, alongside regular meetings of the West Mayo Writers’ Group, who gather in the upstairs creative space to share and critique new work.
Children’s Storytime is also a very popular event which takes place on the last Saturday of every month in the children’s room.
Nestled dynamically along the Wild Atlantic Way between Croagh Patrick and the Mweelrea mountains, the Louisburgh flagship stands as a glowing blueprint for how a local bookstore can successfully serve as a town's cultural anchor
Bridge Street, Clooncarrabaun,Louisburgh,Co. Mayo,F28 YW28
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