Story time 12pm- 1pm every Saturday and Sunday (we now offer a children’s ‘happy hour’ promotion in conjunction with Saturday’s storytelling – a discount of 10% on every junior title for the duration of the event).

Email: dundrum@hughesbooks.com

Web: www.hughesandhughes.ie

Eason, Ireland’s leading retailer of books, stationery, magazines and lots more, has officially unveiled an innovative new children’s experience called The Artemis Project, exclusive to Eason’s Dundrum. 

The Artemis Project offers children and teens a creative environment where they can explore and interact with some of their favourite characters both old and new in a fun space while still learning through the enjoyment. The project is specifically designed to encourage children and young teens to read, discover and think!

Special features include a Mr Men wheel, a “Go Fish” wall game, a chill out area where parents can enjoy reading their favourite books with their children and a special teen zone. The teen zone provides a separate more grown up space with high seating and a meeting area.

Speaking about the Artemis Project at the launch today, David Field, Head of Marketing & Retail Development for Eason said “We are really thrilled with the outcome of this project.  As part of our long term strategy we wanted to create an environment that would allow children and young adults to be excited and engaged by our products and reading.  Our new concept not only delivers on being an exciting new space but tells children and teens that Eason is the destination for all the latest trends and where you will find the next big thing on shelf before anywhere else. We are commited to creating on trend spaces that are innovatibe and interactive for both children and young adults in-store and on-line. Eason Dundrum is the first Eason store to host the new look destination for children.”

The newly designed space which spans across 130 square meters, took inspiration from some of the most recognisable and iconic children’s characters including The BFG, The Gruffalo and the Very Hungry Caterpillar and the newer additions such as Judy Moody, Skulduggery Pleasant and The Hunger Games.

Also speaking today about The Artemis Project, Jamie Healy from Dynamo design studio said “From the start, the team at Eason were sure of one thing, that reading and enjoyment were central to the design. The results are something really special. We drew inspiration from around the world to create this magical space,from the Tate Modern in London to an extraordinary school in Brooklyn.  The colour palate we used is zingy, lively, fun and sure to put a smile on people’s faces – whatever the age.” 

Regular author’s events will also be held at The Artemis Project beginning this evening when bestselling children’s author Derek Landy,famous for the Skulduggery Pleasant series,and Sarah Webb,known for her tween favourites including Ask Amy Green, will join parents and children at the Dundrum store to explore the space for the first time. Other authors present on the evening will include Judi Curtin, Denise Deegan, Alan Nolan and Alan Early.

Following that, on 9^th November bestselling American author of young-adult novels Maggie Stiefvater will be holding an interactive evening at Artemis including a reading and book signing. Maggie will also be on hand to answers any questions from fans of her books including her latest “The Scorpio Races”.

The Artemis Project at Eason is now open on Level 3, Dundrum Town Centre.

For more information log onto www.easons.com.

House of Fraser Menswear Department is now re-open and situated on lower ground floor level -1.

House of Fraser is a department store group with 62 enviable locations across the UK and Ireland. As one of the best known names on the high street, House of Fraser has presented customers with an unrivalled nationwide department store for more than 150 years.

The company was acquired by the Highland consortium in November 2006 marking the  beginning of an exciting new chapter in its history.

Renowned for its designer brands and exclusive collections, House of Fraser offer luxurious items at affordable prices. From beauty essentials to home accessories, the premium department store strives to offer its customers an enjoyable and pleasant shopping experience both, online at www.houseoffraser.co.uk and in store.