Browse & discover
Fiction, Irish writing, poetry, non-fiction, and gifts for every kind of reader — hand-picked, not algorithm-fed.
Welcome
Your independent bookshop in Cork
A place to linger over covers, leave with a recommendation, and send us a list when you need something specific.
Schools & bulk
We support schools across Cork with reading lists, class sets, and bulk orders. Send a photo of the list — we will confirm availability.
Events & club
Author evenings, open-mic nights, and a monthly book club that fills the shop with conversation.
Discover
Where to start on our shelves
Walk the aisles or jump straight to the corner that matches your mood.
School supply
Book lists, class sets, and quiet help
Teachers and parents: email or bring us your school list. We source titles, confirm stock, and arrange collection or delivery for larger orders across Cork city and county.
- Primary and secondary reading lists
- Bulk pricing for class sets where available
- Photo or PDF of the list — we reply within one working day
This week
Staff picks on the table
Titles we are pressing into customers’ hands right now.
Fiction
The Quayside Hour
€14.99
Crime
Fog on the Lee
€16.99
Irish
Letters from Blackrock
€18.00
Children
Pip and the Harbour Cat
€9.99
In the shop
Events, readings, and book club
From Friday author nights to our monthly book club, Quay Lane is a gathering place as much as a shop. Free to browse; tickets for ticketed evenings sold in store.
See upcoming events
Side note
A little vinyl by the counter
We keep a small, rotating selection of vinyl records near the till — new pressings and the odd find. Ask what is in this week, or tell us an artist and we will see what we can source. Books come first; the records are a pleasant detour.
Visit
Need a title?
Send us a list, a photo, or the book name. We will confirm availability and next steps — or call into 14 Oliver Plunkett Street and browse in person.
Contact Quay Lane