About Cathach Rare Books
At 10 Duke Street, adjacent to St Stephen's Green, Cathach Rare Books is a Dublin institution for bibliophiles, housing treasures from medieval manuscripts to modern firsts. Named after St Patrick's legendary staff, it exudes history in its wood-panelled rooms, drawing scholars and collectors to its Irish-focused collection amid the Green's leafy proximity.
What to Expect
Rare Yeats, Beckett, and Swift editions; illuminated texts; catalogues of Dublin antiquities; by-appointment browsing for privacy.
Insider Tips
Email ahead for Swift exhibits; combine with National Library visits. Essential for rare bookshops St Stephen's Green Dublin. Stroll to Green afterwards for reflection.