The Clifden Bookshop

17/09/2026

We are very much looking forward to this book launch on Sunday by Robert Jocelyn of at 5pm-it promises to be a fascinating talk.

17/09/2026

This publication day post feels a little different in a way, but of course we will always welcome any opportunity to share in the conversation with ❤️

‘Seeing what’s Hidden’ is out today.

13/09/2026

Big changes on Main Street this weekend as we say farewell to 🥹
After many years as neighbours, we would like to extend our best wishes to PJ, Maureen and family and staff, you will be very much missed. ❤️

04/09/2026

Just a reminder that we would really appreciate a vote at the link below! 💚

25/08/2026

Lámha suas má tá sibh ag iarraidh bhur gcuid Gaeilge a fheabhsú-cosúil le Fia Rua anseo!

(Paws up if you want to improve your Irish like Fia Rua here!) ❤️🐶🐾

18/08/2026

Just a sneak peek at our special window for Connemara Pony Show - Clifden 2026!
Best of luck to all taking part in an excellent programme of events this week 🐴🏆❤️

12/08/2026

A new book by Robert Jocelyn of Doonreagan, Cashel tells the story of a previous resident of Doon Cottage and Cashel House, Major Thomas Falcon Hazell who became Britain & Ireland’s most successful and highly decorated Ace Fighter Pilot to survive the First World War.

Robert, himself the 10th Earl of Roden, has written a fascinating, lively and engaging account of a true wartime hero, drawing on his own family’s military background and a personal reservoir of extensive knowledge and research.

There is much of interest with regard to the historic houses of Connemara and the complex national politics of Ireland of the time.

This measured, deeply considered and absorbing tale will interest any reader of military history, particularly those with an Anglo Irish connection and transports the reader back to the very dawn of aviation in modern warfare.

Copies are now on sale here at The Clifden Bookshop.

08/08/2026

Great free service this month!

06/08/2026

Great news 👏🏻

Calling Tim Robinson fans!

RIA Publishing House is producing new editions of Robinson's iconic map series, Aran, The Burren and Connemara.

We want to hear from people who actually use these maps - do you want us to keep the original format of a plastic pouch with two sections, containing the accompanying book (in the case of Aran and Connemara) and the large, foldable map, or do you want the foldable map by itself?

Should we make the foldable map waterproof?

Would you also like a 'flat' version for framing? How would you like to see these wonderful maps brought back to life?

We would love to hear from you!

Email [email protected] with your feedback.

06/08/2026

We all love our coffee…..just not when it’s been spilled all over our brand new books-and clothbound classics no less.
Disappointing reminder that our shop is a small space and we always respectfully ask customers to leave their drinks and food outside the shop. 🙏🏼