Áis – Irish-Language Book Distribution Agency
Áis, the Irish-language book distribution agency, was established in 1980 to distribute Irish-language publications nationally and internationally. Áis provides a distribution service for Irish-language publishers and ensures a supply of Irish-language books on the market.
Our clients
Áis is extremely proud to offer a wide range of corporate services to our clients. We warmly welcome any potential new clients.
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Áis sells Irish-language books of all genres to bookshops and booksellers nationally and internationally.
Corporate Services
Warehousing
- Secure stockholding and management
- Computerised stock location and rotation
- Annual stocktake (and more frequently, if required)
- A team of very experienced book distribution staff
Distribution
- Pick, pack and dispatch to tight schedules
- An Post delivery service
- Áis courier
- Dublin, Ashbourne (Co. Meath), Naas (Co. Chill Dara): 24-48 hours
- An Post** delivery service
- Rest of Ireland
- Britain
- Europe
- USA and Canada
- Rest of world
*Immediate track and trace on all An Post deliveries
Financial management
- Electronic invoicing
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
- Client-server network
- Automated management reports
- Comprehensive consistent credit management system
Marketing and advertising
- Visits and support from Áis Sales Organiser
- Áis catalogue
- Áis newsletter
- Love Leabhar Gaeilge awareness campaign
- Oireachtas na Gaeilge publishing awards
- An Post book awards
- Áis representation at conferences and events
- Informative advertising
Meet the Áis team
Laura Rawdon:
Book Programme Manager
Book Programme Manager
Lisa Mc Donagh:
Sales Organiser
Sales Organiser
Caitlín Ní Mhurchú:
Executive Officer
Executive Officer
Aodhán Ó Flatharta:
Warehouse Officer
Warehouse Officer
Frequently asked questions
There is a problem with my order. Who should I contact?
Please contact our office and we will be delighted to help you.
ais@forasnagaeilge.ie | +353 1 6566 522
Can I send stock back to the warehouse?
We have a strict Returning Stock Policy which is available here.
I am interested in selling Irish-language books in my shop, but I don’t know where to start. Who should I contact?
Please contact our Sales Organiser who will be delighted to help you – lmcdonagh@forasnagaeilge.ie | +353 87 298 1066
As an Irish-language publisher, I am interested in finding out more about the corporate services that Áis offer. Who should I contact?
Please contact our Book Programme Manager who will be delighted to help you – lrawdon@forasnagaeilge.ie | +353 87 684 9260
Contact Us
Áisíneacht Dáileacháin Leabhar (Áis),
Unit 3, Dunshaughlin Business Park, Dunshaughlin,
Co. Meath, A85 V624.
+353 1 6566 522
ais@forasnagaeilge.ie
Unit 3, Dunshaughlin Business Park, Dunshaughlin,
Co. Meath, A85 V624.
+353 1 6566 522
ais@forasnagaeilge.ie