Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop has improved Accessibility for wheelchair users, anyone with physical disabilities and prams and buggies in their Middle Street book shop

harlie Byrne’s Bookshop has recently undergone major changes in order to increase accessibility and improve freedom of wheelchair users in our Middle Street book store. We have altered all of our entrances, in order to make each level accessible for wheelchairs, prams, and anyone with physical disabilities.

The improvements to our Middle Street entrance include a new shallow gradient floor and unobstructed space, followed by a push door. In the Cornstore Mall we have installed a shallow gradient ramp, and two level entrance with double doors, all followed by unobstructed maneuvering space. Within the shop itself, we have searing and handrails, and our staff are happy to assist anyone with mobility difficulties.

Our new facilities allow independent access through any of our five entrances, and aim to create great freedom and accessibility for everyone.

Congratulations to Colum McCann following the announcement that he is to receive an honourary degree from Queen’s University in Belfast for outstanding distinction in literature

Colum McCann
Congratulations to writer Colum McCann following the announcement that he is to receive an honourary degree from Queen’s University in Belfast for outstanding distinction in literature. Colum who was born in Dublin has already won several awards for his work including the 2011 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award for his novel Let The Great World Spin.

 

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Tomi Ungerer signing at the Galway Film Fleadh

Tomi Ungerer

Join the team from charlie bynes on Middle street in Galway  this Saturday, the 13th of July, for a rare signing with the incredible illustrator Tomi Ungerer, as part of the Galway Film Fleadh. Tomi will sign at 2.30, in the Town Hall Theatre bar, after the screening of Moon Man, an animated version of his book by the same title, and before the screening of the documentary about him Far Out Isn’t Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story.

Tomi is an award winning illustrator and a trilingual author, and recieved the Hans Christian Anderson Award for Illsutartion in 1998. He has published over 140 books ranging from his much loved children’s books to his controversial adult work. He is famous for his sharp social satire and his witty aphorisms and he ranges from the fantastic to the autobiographical. His career has also encompassed Architectural design, Invention, Advertising and Sculpture. Ungerer’s work forms an important commentary on the social and political changes that have occurred since the second half of the 20th century. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet Tomi Ungerer!

armel’s beautiful window for the Galway African Film Festival,: CHARLE BYNES GALWAY

Galway African Film Festival Window

Our African Window

Check out Carmel’s beautiful window for the Galway African Film Festival, featuring books on all things African, as well as African masks, fabrics, and art. The Galway African Film Festival was set up in 2008 to showcase the very best of African Cinema. It is a result of the ongoing collaboration between the Galway One World Centre, Galway Film Society and the Huston School of Film & Digital Media.

Charlie Byrne’s extension and new Irish Interest room

Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop  Galway has expanded! The shop has just added a new room dedicated to topics of Irish Interest. Occupying a previously vacant adjoining unit, the new space houses books on all things Irish, including Irish History, Irish Poetry and Drama, Leabhar as Gaeilge, Irish Photography, Irish Architecture, and much more.

The children’s section, which stocks an exciting variety of bargain and new children’s books, has also expanded, creating Galway’s largest selection of books for children, teens and young adults. It also features a colourful, family-orientated space that is home to Saturday-morning storytime sessions held each week at 11am, as well as loads of special events especially for kids. The shop has also been renovated to increase accessibility for wheelchairs, buggies and those of impaired mobility.

Charlie Byrne’s facebook  this morning: the Irish Times are currently looking for the best bookshop in Ireland! Wouldn’t it be lovely to be nominated?..http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/best-shop-in-ireland is where you have to go ive done it now what about you! the floor is yours…

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