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School Books

Welcome to openingminds.ie, Ireland's specialist online schoolbook and school supply shop.

Primary school books
Secondary school books
College books
School and office stationery
School art and craft supplies
Educational Toys for all ages

Save money by selecting second hand books for a 40% discount and cut down your back to school bills!

Order online at www.openingminds.ie and we can arrange for your school books to be delivered to your home, office or school. You can also collect your schoolbooks from your nearest Opening Minds Branch or one of our nationwide collection points

School Bags

School Bag Temple Pimlico
Price: €55.00

School Bag Loreto Purple
Price: €42.00

Buy 1 New

Staff Picks

Musical Instrument Set
Price: €28.00

Magformers 14 Piece Set
Price: €17.50

Marvellous Marble Run
Price: €17.00

Buy 1 New

School Book Lists

Find your schoolbook list.

Please click on your county below to see if your booklist has been added to our website. If your list does not appear you can order using the drop down menu to the left of the screen or email your list to info@openingminds.ie and we will endeavour to add it to our website.

Remember to adjust your stationery quantities according to your booklist .

Or enter a Quickcode:

If you have a voucher code please enter it at the checkout.

Online Services

Book Covering

Opening Minds cover schoolbooks in a clear durable plastic cover. Every book is covered individually by hand and each cover is sized to suit the individual book.
Our Irish made bookcovering is strong and durable, it is designed to protect against spills, wear and tear and will extend the life of book.
Avail of our special online price on €1.00 per book when you order your schoolbooks online.
Fast Delivery
openingminds.ie have partnered with DPD to deliver your order within Ireland
Delivery rates to Ireland are as follows:
- 1 book / item €3.95
- 2 books / items €4.95
- 3 books / items €5.95
- 4 books / items €6.95
- 6+ books / items €7.50
When you order online and select to have your order delivered it will be dispatched by DPD on a next day service Monday - Friday. Our normal turnaround on orders is 3 - 5 days ( 8 - 12 days in July / August) and you will receive an email confirming your goods have left the Opening Minds warehouse and have been collected by DPD.
A separate email will be sent by DPD confirming your tracking number and you can track your delivery online @ www.dpd.ie.
Collection Network

To make collection of your order easy this year Opening Minds have partnered with local retail outlets throughout Ireland.
We have almost 200 collection points from where you can collect your order. Simply select your local collection point prior to checkout.
Please note that the maximum delivery charge is 3.95 when you opt to collect from one of our collection points.
Once your order is ready for dispatch from our warehouse you will receive an email advising that it has left. All queries with regard to your order should be directed to Opening Minds at 01 8353411.
Parcel Motel
You may opt to have your order delivered using Parcel Motel, you do not have to have a Parcel Motel account to avail of this service.
At checkout you simply select the Parcel Motel location most convenient to you.
Delivery rates to Ireland are as follows:
- 1 book / item €3.95
- 2 books / items €4.95
- 3 books / items €5.95
- 4 books / items €6.95
- 6+ books / items €7.50
Parcel Motel will send you a text with your unique secure PIN number when your order arrives at your selected Parcel Motel.
Your order is now ready for collection at Parcel Motel. Simply key in your phone number followed by the PIN number and the door will open for you.
Your order must be collected within 48 hours of receiving the PIN number.
For further terms and conditions see the Parcel Motel website @ www.parcelmotel.com.
Second-Hand Books

Opening Minds have sold both new and second-hand schoolbooks since we were established in 1986.
We stock secondhand books in-store and online. Our online stock is quality controlled prior to dispatch and we believe that you will be happy with the quality of book, however if you feel the book does not meet your requirements we will be happy to accept it for refund.
Opening Minds are now purchasing second-hand schoolbooks. We accept current edition, good quality textbooks at any of our branches or our warehouse in Ashbourne.
Secure Payment

Opening Minds accepts payment by Visa, Master Card, Visa Debit and Laser Cards.
openingminds.ie payments are processed by Realex. Realex is an Irish company specialising in providing a secure payments systems to Irish and International companies.
All information when in transit via the Internet is encrypted (128bit SSL) to ensure confidentiality of sensitive data