Rare and Recent Books is a family run bookshop based in Cong in County Mayo in the West of Ireland. We specialise in books of Irish interest but have a large general stock ranging from the 18th century to modern first editions. We carry a wide selection of books relating to Galway and Mayo which will be of interest to visitors and locals alike.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Visit Cong

How To Get To Cong
Take the N84 (Headford Road) from Galway to Headford. At the traffic lights in Headford go straight ahead (signposted Cong – R334). Turn left on the R346 (signposted Cong) when you reach Cross. You will reach Cong after around two miles. We are located in the centre of the Main Street next door to Ryan's Hotel.
Leave Westport on the R330 (signposted Partry). On reaching Partry turn right on to the N84 and proceed to Ballinrobe. Leave Ballinrobe on the R334 (signposted Cong and The Neale). After leaving The Neale turn right onto the R345 (signposted Cong). On reaching the main entrance to Ashford Castle turn right into the village. We are located in the centre of the Main Street next door to Ryan's Hotel.
Take the N84 south to Ballinrobe. Leave Ballinrobe on the R334 (signposted Cong and The Neale). After leaving The Neale turn right onto the R345 (signposted Cong). On reaching the main entrance to Ashford Castle turn right into the village. We are located in the centre of the Main Street next door to Ryan's Hotel.
There are daily bus services to and from Cong from Galway, Westport, Castlebar and Ballina. More information is available on the Bus Eireann website.
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Returning an item
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to return an item for any reason. We strive to ensure that our description of books is as accurate as possible. We are happy to e mail pictures of a book prior to purchase if required. Our business is regulated under Irish Law by the EC (Protection of Consumers in respect of contracts made by means of distance communication) Regulations 2001.
More information about your rights under this legislation is available from the Citizens Information Board at https://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/consumer-affairs/consumer-protection/consumer-rights/distance_selling .