Liam Ruiséal bookshop celebrates 100 years in business

The family behind one of the country’s oldest independent book shops will celebrate 100 years in business today with an eye on the next chapter of their remarkable story.

Sisters Bríd Hughes, Fionnuala O’Herlihy, and Dara Brady, who run the Liam Ruiséal bookshop on Cork’s Oliver Plunkett St for their aunt, Sarah Russell, will host a series of celebratory events throughout the day with local authors, musical performances by Jimmy Crowley and John Spillane, and a 20%-off offer on selected books as part of the milestone centenary celebrations.

Ms Hughes said it will be a very proud day for all involved in what is Cork’s oldest independent bookshop. It was founded by their grandfather, Liam Ruiséal — a lifelong Irish republican and Irish language enthusiast.