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Bridge Books Winner Independent Bookshop of the Year (Island of Ireland) 2025. Small but fierce. Dromore Co Down. Come visit, bring chocolate!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came along to see Aaron Edwards last night.It was a fascinating discussion, led by the ...
18/09/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came along to see Aaron Edwards last night.
It was a fascinating discussion, led by the ever wonderful Mike Philpott

I’m pretty sure we had more audience questions last night than at any event I’ve ever held!

A massive thank you to Aaron for sharing his time and knowledge with us. The good news is he has promised to come back when his new book is published next year.

Thank you, as always, for supporting Bridge Books' events!

An actual Dromore legend visited today and stocked up with new reading material!It was so lovely to see Eileen Boyle aga...
17/09/2026

An actual Dromore legend visited today and stocked up with new reading material!

It was so lovely to see Eileen Boyle again, and she's still the same great craic.

We miss Boyle's 😭😭

I have news! Bridge Books is going to feature in a book of bookshops! Back in the summer, the very lovely Marisa Giannas...
16/09/2026

I have news!

Bridge Books is going to feature in a book of bookshops!

Back in the summer, the very lovely Marisa Giannasi dropped by to paint the shop for her gorgeous new book, A Miscellany of British Bookshops!

The book will be published next summer, but she very kindly sent me my sketch, and I am absolutely blown away by it.

Isn't it gorgeous 😍

I can't wait to see finished copies and get it onto the shelves. In the meantime, I'll pop it onto the website with a little discount for pre-orders!

Thank you, Marisa, you've made me so happy!

Some eejit* left the Ruby Coopers in the window in the tiny little bit of direct sunlight that Bridge Street gets and no...
15/09/2026

Some eejit* left the Ruby Coopers in the window in the tiny little bit of direct sunlight that Bridge Street gets and now their covers are faded 😭

Grab one with 25% off RRP.

The covers may be faded, but story is still brilliant!

*I am that eejit*

Copies of Aaron Edwards' new book, Enemies Within, have arrived ahead of our event on Thursday night! If you would like ...
14/09/2026

Copies of Aaron Edwards' new book, Enemies Within, have arrived ahead of our event on Thursday night!

If you would like to come along, tickets are available via Ticketsource, or you can pay at the door.

Social media can be a toxic place at times, but sometimes, someone comes along and absolutely restores your faith in hum...
12/09/2026

Social media can be a toxic place at times, but sometimes, someone comes along and absolutely restores your faith in humanity.

Last night, the lovely Jan mcpeake contacted me and insisted on paying for two copies of Gruffalo Granny to be gifted to random children today.

I can't tell you how happy both girls and their dads were!

Thank you, Jan!

This past week has genuinely been a wonderful week of bookselling, author visits, old friends dropping by, new connectio...
12/09/2026

This past week has genuinely been a wonderful week of bookselling, author visits, old friends dropping by, new connections made, and a wonderful act of kindness... more on that in another post!

Oh, and then there was a certain little Gruffalo Granny who absolutely FLEW out the door. More due on Tuesday, if you missed out!

It was an absolute cert that that she would feature in this week's

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Shall we do it all again next week?

11/09/2026

❤️ DROMORE — WE NEED YOU TOMORROW ❤️

Could you spare just 15 minutes tomorrow to call into Dromore Artisan Market?

You might think, “It’s only 15 minutes — what difference can I make?”

Actually… a lot.

Come down, have a wander, say hello to the traders, buy a little something, grab a coffee, visit a local shop — and most importantly, BE PART OF DROMORE.

Markets aren’t just about stalls.

They bring people into our town.
They create a reason to visit.
They support small businesses.
They create atmosphere.
They bring people together.

And there is evidence behind this.

📈 Research has found that operating a market can increase town-centre footfall by 15–27% compared with locations without markets.

💷 Research has also identified a multiplier effect of around £1.75 spent in nearby businesses for every £1 spent in a market.

And UK Government research recognises that markets can help revitalise town centres, support entrepreneurs and contribute to the local economy.

So tomorrow, we need Dromore to show up.

Not just for the traders.

Not just for the market.

For DROMORE.

If we want our town to have better facilities, more investment, improved public spaces, more events and a stronger future, we need to demonstrate that there is a community here that cares.

Let’s show our local council that Dromore businesses, residents and visitors want to work together.

Let’s show them that we want to see our town improved, invested in and thriving.

❤️ JUST GIVE US 15 MINUTES.

Bring your family.
Bring your friends.
Bring the dog. 🐾
Come and say hello.

Shop local. Support local. Be part of local.

📍 Dromore Artisan Market
11 Church Street, Dromore
Behind the old Ulster Bank
🗓️ Tomorrow — Saturday 12th September
⏰ 10am–3pm

Every person through the gate matters. Every visit counts. Every bit of support helps.

Let’s make Dromore’s voice heard. ❤️

September is a bumper month for new arrivals. Lots of lovely new titles through the door this week, plus gorgeous new no...
11/09/2026

September is a bumper month for new arrivals.

Lots of lovely new titles through the door this week, plus gorgeous new notebooks and diaries with spredges!

Why not pop to Dromore and have a browse or a sniff of the new books, and visit Dromore Artisan Market tomorrow, Saturday 12th!

Gruffalo Granny has arrived in deepest, darkest Bridge Street!Sorry for the delay to everyone who has ordered a copy. Yo...
11/09/2026

Gruffalo Granny has arrived in deepest, darkest Bridge Street!

Sorry for the delay to everyone who has ordered a copy. Your copy is either winging its way right now, or it's ready to pick up.

I have some lovely prints to accompany the book, while stocks last!

Plus, if you buy a copy between today and 10th, I'll donate a Gruffalo Finger Puppet book to Northern Ireland Children's Hospice!

The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day,“Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.” Only the best will do for Gruffalo Granny, so what to make for her welcome meal? And how can the little brown mouse make sure he isn’t on the menu?

Return to the deep dark wood with the first new Gruffalo story in over 20 years, and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. This fresh and exciting adventure features the return of much-loved characters and is destined to become a classic. As irresistibly funny and surprising as previous number one bestsellers The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, Gruffalo Granny deserves a place on every child’s bookshelf.

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3 Bridge Street
Dromore
BT251AN

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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