Best Handmade Books From Dublin Near Me

4worldlovers: From where our story began in 1768 at 10 Skinner's Row to our much-loved home today at 56-58 Dawson Street, Hodges Figgis has been an essential element of Dublin's cultural tradition for years. For ten generations our customers have recognised the importance of a complete and personal service.

Our Irish Department represents the largest stock of books relating to Ireland to be found anywhere in the world. Within our walls can be found books of all genres, from Fiction to Philosophy and Cookery to Children's.

4worldlovers: Clare Grennan and Laura Caffrey established Irish Design Shop in 2008. A love of Irish craft and good design led these two jewellers to set up a retail space which offered customers both. Irish craft was witnessing a revival at this time, with a new breed of Irish designer/maker producing exciting, design-led products which embraced traditional and new techniques.

4worldlovers: "Thank you very for the lovely FIRST EVER INTERNET shop that I have done - I like to keep things local! I loved the packaging and the little handwritten notes. Keep up the great work!... and I love your shop"

4worldlovers: Visit the Book of Kells, Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure, and marvel at the Long Room, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries.

Host your event in the breath-taking Long Room, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries. Perfect for evening receptions, every corner of the 65 metre long, vaulted library chamber is steeped in heritage.


A unique range of Irish designed gifts and accessories inspired by the Book of Kells and Trinity’s 18th century Old Library. Revenue from sales directly supports the preservation of the Book of Kells and the Old Library’s precious collections.

4worldlovers: Your local Oxfam shop is the perfect place to snap up pre-loved clothes, books, vintage items and lots of other hidden treasures

Every penny or cent you spend in any one of our shops in Ireland helps to support our wonderful work around the world. Our shops also accept any unwanted clothes or other items you might have – so do yourself, and others, real good and drop in today!

From impulse purchases to that top that colour clashes (and not in a good way) with the rest of your wardrobe, we all have things taking up precious space in our closets and on our shelves. By donating to Oxfam, you’ll be freeing up space in your life and making a real difference to people affected by poverty.

From budget buys to sought-after design classics, our Oxfam Home shops have something for everyone. With our extensive selection of furniture, antiques, tableware, ceramics, artwork, electrical goods, homewares and fabrics, you can transform your home for less while helping to fund our vital work around the world with communities affected by poverty. If you have unwanted household items you’d like to donate, your nearest Oxfam Home would love to hear from you. With everything from antique china tea-sets to Chesterfield sofas, our Oxfam Home shops are a treasure trove of collectors’ items along with good quality, practical essentials such as dining room table suites, wardrobes, desks, sofas and chairs. And if you’re looking for the finishing touches like artwork, crockery and lighting, our shops in Belfast and Dublin have it covered.