About

A space for print, publishing and local people. Cailleach Books is a community bookshop project dedicated to experimental and DIY publishing, zines, book objects and poetry pamphlets from Ireland.

A cailleach is a witch, a deity and a crone, a multifaceted, liminal character, and an inspiration for this project. Cailleach Books appears in many forms and iterations, an ever evolving bookshop space and practice.

The first iteration of Cailleach Books was launched for the month of June at the Kiosk Project Art Space on Narrow West Street, Drogheda. During this time, we sold publications in-store and hosted reading events with the support of thirtythree.45 and Droichead Arts Centre.

Photo: Cathal Carolan, 2025