Books are my business: Bookshop owner Antonia Daly

Antonia Daly is currently putting books together to sell at the Hinterland Festival, making sure that she has books from all the authors attending the festival
Books are my business: Bookshop owner Antonia Daly

Antonia Daly: ‘When I decided to open a bookshop, I didn’t really have a history or a background in bookselling.’

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025 - 14:02
Marjorie Brennan

Antonia Daly owns Antonia’s Bookstore in Trim, Co Meath. She is also on the committee of the Hinterland Festival Kells, which takes place from June 26 to June 29.

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