We are delighted to be selling copies of Father, Son and Brother Ghost, John MacKenna’s new memoir, at the book’s launch in Athy Library on 11th July. Described by Gabriel Byrne as: A beautiful book. Superbly and movingly written. A life and time recalled without sentiment. John MacKenna casts a cold eye on the sometimes...Read More

Due to popular demand, we are starting a new evening book club, meeting on the second Thursday of every month. If you’re interested in joining, please contact us on WhatsApp (085) 860 6725, by email (woodbinebooks@gmail.com), or by calling in to the bookshop in person. For a taste of what to expect, here are some...Read More

Not sure what book you’d like to read next? Allow us to pick a read for you, based on the books we love. Add to wishlist Surprise me!….with historical fiction €12.50 Add to basket Add to wishlist Surprise me!….with translated fiction €12.50 Add to basket Add to wishlist Surprise me!….with a classic €12.50 Add to...Read More

To celebrate the release of My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes on 11th April, we are giving away a €50 voucher to The Powder Room, Lower Main Street, Kilcullen to one lucky customer. To be in with a chance to win this voucher, simply pre-order My Favourite Mistake online using the link below or call...Read More

This year’s World Book Day takes place on 2nd March 2023. All schoolchildren will receive a €1.50 voucher to exchange for a special World Book Day book or to be used as a discount against a full-price book. We are currently accepting World Book Day vouchers in-store and we have the complete range of WBD...Read More

Friday Book Club This month’s book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Our next meeting is Friday 1st July at 10.30am ** This book club is currently full and closed to new members **Tuesday Book Club This month’s book is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery Our next meeting is Tuesday 5th...Read More

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** We have temporarily removed the option to post online orders because we can’t guarantee orders will arrive before Christmas. If you would like items posted, please contact us directly on 045 482 777. **Read More

Due to the Level 5 restrictions currently in place until 1st December, we are currently operating a click-and-collect or postal service only.We are working to update our website to include as much of our stock as possible but you can still order books, stationery, cards, gift vouchers etc either through the Shop link above, by...Read More

We are currently open Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm. Only one person or group are allowed into the bookshop at a time. Browsing appointments may be made by phoning or emailing. Thank you for your patience!Read More

We are currently operating behind closed doors. You can order either through the website, by emailing woodbinebooks at gmail.com, or contacting us using our social media. You can also phone the bookshop and leave a message.We will reopen on 8th of June as part of Phase 2 of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.Read More

As per the latest Government directive, we are now CLOSED until further notice. We will be in touch with all customers who have open orders as soon as we are permitted to re-open. You can still order through the website but orders will not be processed until 12th April at the earliest.Stay safe and keep...Read More

In an effort to protect our staff and customers, Woodbine Books will be operating behind closed doors from Wednesday 18th March.We are working to update our website to include as much of our stock as possible but you can still order books, stationery, cards, gift vouchers etc either by phoning 045 482 777, emailing woodbinebooks@gmail.com...Read More

An evening of seasonal music, poetry, laughter and prose from the pens of Patrick Kavanagh, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Mary Oliver and Laurie Lee, with new work from Angela Keogh and John MacKenna and music penned by the Fleet Foxes, Jackson Brown, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell,Gretchen Peters and Shane Sullivan plus traditional Christmas songs. With...Read More

Renowned author, zoologist, ethnologist and painter Desmond Morris will launch his latest book, ‘Postures:  Body Language in Art’, in which he analyses a wide range of imagery, from prehistoric masks, Greek statues, Renaissance frescoes and old master paintings to folk and contemporary art.Read More

Following on from the success of last year’s Calendar, produced as part of the Kilcullen 700 celebrations, the Kilcullen Photography Club are launching a 2020 calendar.Read More

John MacKenna will launch ‘A Risky Business:  Growing Up In Kilcullen In The Fifties’ by Eithne Logan (formerly Brennan), a series of essays based on Eithne’s childhood in Kilcullen.Read More