The Castle Bookshop
Located on Main Street in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, The Castle Bookshop has a wonderful range of both new and second-hand books, and includes a café serving teas, coffees, and cakes. It is also home to Mayo Books Press, a publishing house with a focus on rural Ireland.
Location:
Castle St, Knockacroghery, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
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Year Awarded:
2025
How the Grant was Used:
2025:
Castle Books utilised their 2025 grant to host weekly creative writing classes free-of-charge for the community as well as board-game evenings.
2026:
Castle Books is building upon the success of its creative writing workshops from 2025 and creating more opportunities for aspiring and practicing writers.
