The Dalkey Archive
The streets around Dalkey, County Dublin, are graced by desirable residences of the rich and famous. Though not quite so well-known, Dalkey is also home to one of the country’s last imaginary bookshops. The business has been active since 1964, though the shop itself must be closer to a hundred years old.
More often than not, you will find yourself seeking the help of the proprietor, Brian O’Nolan, who is always there, sitting in a frayed armchair surrounded by stacks of books, with his trusty cat, Myles, by his side. Though now advanced in years, and more than a little deaf, Mr. O’Nolan is known to have an encyclopaedic knowledge of everything on the shelves, as well as what has been archived upstairs.
This bookshop is a virtual Aladdin's Cave of literary gems for the keen-eyed local or casual visitor. Don’t miss it on your next cultural visit to Dalkey.
Imagined in Midjourney with additional work in Photoshop.
Not to be confused with:
The book "The Dalkey Archive", which was written by Irish author Flann O'Brien (also known as Brian O'Nolan). It is a satirical novel that features a mix of absurdist humor and metaphysical fiction. The narrative is full of references to Irish folklore, mythology, and literature, and uses a stream-of-consciousness style to convey the protagonist's thoughts and experiences.
The Dalkey Archive
The streets around Dalkey, County Dublin, are graced by desirable residences of the rich and famous. Though not quite so well-known, Dalkey is also home to one of the country’s last imaginary bookshops. The business has been active since 1964, though the shop itself must be closer to a hundred years old.
More often than not, you will find yourself seeking the help of the proprietor, Brian O’Nolan, who is always there, sitting in a frayed armchair surrounded by stacks of books, with his trusty cat, Myles, by his side. Though now advanced in years, and more than a little deaf, Mr. O’Nolan is known to have an encyclopaedic knowledge of everything on the shelves, as well as what has been archived upstairs.
This bookshop is a virtual Aladdin's Cave of literary gems for the keen-eyed local or casual visitor. Don’t miss it on your next cultural visit to Dalkey.
Imagined in Midjourney with additional work in Photoshop.
Not to be confused with:
The book "The Dalkey Archive", which was written by Irish author Flann O'Brien (also known as Brian O'Nolan). It is a satirical novel that features a mix of absurdist humor and metaphysical fiction. The narrative is full of references to Irish folklore, mythology, and literature, and uses a stream-of-consciousness style to convey the protagonist's thoughts and experiences.