Welcome to
A1 Gorey Prose
A real bookshop on the R725 in Gorey with shelves that hold Irish fiction, local history, children's favourites, and the newest titles worth your time. We host author signings, storytime sessions, and reading events that bring readers together.
Walk in to browse. Ring us to preorder a new release. Bring the family on a rainy Saturday. We're here for everyone who reads.
Explore Our Book Selection
Fiction that stays with you, non-fiction that changes how you think, and books for every age in between. We keep the shelves stocked for readers, gift buyers, students, and the casually curious.
Irish Fiction & Poetry
Contemporary Irish novelists sit alongside Wilde, Joyce, and Heaney. New voices from Wexford and beyond. Poetry that speaks to now.
Browse Irish titlesNon-Fiction
History, science, memoir, and current affairs. Cookbooks that get used. Self-help that's actually helpful. Local interest titles you won't find online.
Browse non-fictionChildren's Books
Board books for babies, picture books for bedtime, early readers, and middle-grade adventures. Dyslexia-friendly and bilingual Irish-English titles too.
Browse children'sCrime, Thrillers & Fantasy
Irish crime fiction is booming. We stock the best of it. Plus fantasy, sci-fi, manga, and graphic novels for teens and adults who like their stories bold.
Browse genre fictionGift Editions
Beautiful hardbacks, illustrated editions, signed copies, and limited-run prints. The kind of book you wrap carefully and hand over with pride.
Browse gift booksBooks for Schools, Students, and Learning
We work with primary and secondary schools across Wexford. Classroom sets, curriculum-linked reads, and study guides ordered in bulk at short notice. Teachers walk in with a list and leave with a solution.
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Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert study guides, past paper companions, and exam-focused revision books -
Classroom sets with school discount pricing and delivery to your school in Wexford -
World Book Day lists stocked early, dyslexia-friendly titles always available -
Bilingual Irish-English children's books for Gaelscoileanna and Irish-language learners
Children's Books for Every Stage
From first board books to chapter books they read under the duvet with a torch. We pick titles that stick.
Ages 3–7
Picture books, lift-the-flap, and read-aloud favourites for storytime.
Early Readers
Confidence-building first chapter books and phonics-based series.
Activity Books
Sticker books, puzzles, and rainy-day companions that beat screen time.
Inclusive Reads
Stories that reflect every child. Diverse characters, accessible formats.
Gift Editions
Illustrated hardbacks that grandparents love to give.
Storytime sessions run every Saturday morning at 11am. No booking needed. Just turn up.
Curated Picks by Interest
You don't need to know what you're looking for. Tell us what you like, and we'll point you to the right shelf.
1798 Rebellion accounts, Norman legacy in the south-east, and townland histories you won't find anywhere else.
Cú Chulainn, the Children of Lir, and lesser-known tales from the Wexford coast. For all ages.
Tana French, Jane Casey, Jo Spain, and newer voices. Dark stories, Irish settings, sharp writing.
Irish producers, seasonal eating, and the best of modern Irish cooking. Plus a few classics for the shelf.
GAA memoirs, rugby stories, and the best Irish sports writing. Great gifts for the hard-to-buy-for.
Gardening, rewilding, climate reads, and guides to the flora and fauna of the Irish south-east.
Events, Launches, and Community Reading
Our shop floor becomes a venue. Authors read aloud. Book clubs argue passionately. Kids sit cross-legged for storytime. This is what we built the space for.
Author Talks & Signings
Monthly, usually Saturday afternoons
Irish authors, local voices, and the occasional international name. We host the talk, handle the book sales, and make sure everyone gets their copy signed. Authors love the atmosphere here.
Book Clubs
Three active clubs, open to new members
Crime fiction club meets first Tuesday. General fiction on the third Thursday. A new Irish-language reading group starts this autumn. We provide the space, the books, and the tea.
Saturday Storytime
Every Saturday, 11am–11:45am
For ages 3–7. A different theme each week. Parents grab a coffee, kids settle in. It's the best hour of the week for a lot of Gorey families.
School Reading Competitions
Termly, in partnership with local schools
We run reading challenges for primary classes. Kids get a checklist, a deadline, and a small reward at the finish line. Teachers tell us it works.
Local authors: we'd love to hear from you about hosting a launch or signing. Get in touch.
About Our Bookstore
A1 Gorey Prose sits on the R725 in Gorey, a short drive from the coast and a shorter walk from the town centre. We opened because Gorey deserved a proper bookshop. One where you can spend an hour browsing and leave with something you didn't know you wanted.
Our shelves lean Irish. Local authors, Wexford history, Irish-language children's books, and the best fiction coming out of this country. We also stock everything else a good bookshop should: cookbooks that earn their shelf space, crime novels you'll read in two sittings, and picture books that survive a hundred bedtime readings.
We're independent. That means we answer to readers, not algorithms. If a book matters to this community, we stock it. If you need something we don't have, we'll order it. Simple as that.
Visit, Order, or Get in Touch
We're easy to find on the R725. Pop in, ring us, or send an email. Preorders, school enquiries, event bookings, gift bundles — we handle all of it.
Find Us
R725
Gorey, County Wexford
Ireland
Open Mon–Sat: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 11am–4pm
Call or Email
+353 86 442 8627
Preorders, school orders, event bookings — all welcome by phone or email.
Event Booking
Planning a book launch, reading group, or school visit? We host literary events for authors, community groups, and schools.
Enquire nowSeasonal Reading and Gift Ideas
Different seasons need different books. We put together reading lists and gift bundles that match the time of year.
Summer Beach Reads
Page-turners for the towel, the balcony, or the garden lounger. Light enough for a holiday, good enough to remember.
Winter Cosy Reads
Thick novels, fire-side mysteries, and the kind of book you read in one long weekend with the curtains closed.
Christmas Bundles
A book and a card, wrapped and ready. Options for all ages. Communion and confirmation gift sets also available year-round.
Commuting Paperbacks
Short, sharp, and easy to read on the Dublin train. Fiction and non-fiction that fits in a bag and holds your attention.
Family Weekend Reads
A book for everyone in the house. From toddler board books to teenage fantasy and adult bestsellers.
Bulk Orders and Community Partnerships
Businesses, tourism operators, charities, and community groups across Wexford work with us on book orders and reading initiatives. We handle the logistics so you can focus on your people.
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Bulk orders for businesses: Staff libraries,client gifts, conference packs. Discounted at volume. -
Tourism guest packs: B&Bs, hotels, and self-catering properties — we supply Wexford guides, local histories, and Irish fiction for guest rooms. -
Fundraising events: Book sales, reading marathons, and sponsored literacy challenges. We help with stock and promotion. -
Community resource libraries: Shelving collections for community centres, nursing homes, and local groups.
