Discover a curated selection of new and pre-loved books, spanning a variety of genres. Whether you’re shopping for a unique gift or adding to your own collection, this market offers something for everyone!
🗓️ Saturday, 7th December
🕐 11:00am – 4:00pm
📍Conference Space, Nano Nagle PlaceĀ
The Annual Book Market at Nano Nagle Place, takes place this year on Saturday, 7 December, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
As usual, the majority of the dealers are Munster based and will carry a large selection of stock bearing on Cork and surrounding counties, along with more general stock of ‘Irish’ interest – military, political, social, religious, and natural history. There will be something to suit every taste and every pocket. Why not come along, even if you only want to browse!
Highlights include:
Hot off the printing press, a new book by Cork author, Pat Punch, titled ‘Lee Valley and Cork Harbour – from Source to the Sea; Aerial Pictures and Stories’. This wonderfully illustrated book will be retailing at ā¬10 with proceeds to Marymount and ARC House charities.
Book dealer Maurice O’Riordan will have an exceptional collection of antiquarian books on offer. These include Charles Smith’s ‘State of the County of Cork’ (1774, 2nd ed. 2 vols); similar for counties Down (1744) and Kerry (1756) – both first editions, and a selection of Cork City postcards.
James McBarron, including a 1618 publication of a lecture delivered in Cork by John Hull, and The Dresden Codex – a copy of an ancient Mayan manuscript, along with a Commentary.
Donāt miss out on all of the Christmas activities taking place at Nano Nagle Place this December. Discover our Christmas Craft MarketsĀ showcasing Ā the best of Irish made, locally crafted gifts and.Ā Also on offer we will have a cheerful challenge in our Decoration Competitions, a charming Childrenās Christmas Trail and A Christmas Carol. Make sure to visit Nano Nagle Place this December!
Explore Nano Nagle Place’s enriching heritage and the dynamic community that exists in her honour. Visit our meticulously curated museum, exploring 18th Century Cork and sharing the the significance of Nano Nagle’s legacy. Marvel at the stunning architecture of the Goldie Chapel. Enjoy city-centre biodiversity in our rejuvenating gardens. Find eco-friendly, hand-made and locally crafted gifts at our design shop, and learn about how Nano Nagle Place carries forth into the community with ongoing social projects inspired by the dedication, commitment and surrender of Nano Nagle.