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The O’Brien Press
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Ireland's leading general publisher of both adult and children's books.
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 26m
“This attractive book captures a pivotal moment in the natural history of Dublin. Written in a lively no-nonsense style, it will appeal to readers both young and old.”

Fantastic feature on @irishexaminer.bsky.social 🌱

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Erika McGann @erikamcgann.bsky.social · 1h
🎉 PUB DAY 🎉
I was so lucky to get to work with the wonderful Tom McCaughren on this book, which is gorgeously illustrated by Shannon Bergin.
Have read it at a few events already and it's going down a storm! 🌟📚🌟
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 2h
Happy publication day to the heartwarming ‘Run Home Little Fox’ written by Tom McCaughren, @erikamcgann.bsky.social and illustrated by Shannon Bergin.
 
Available in all bookshops!
Book cover and illustration by Shannon Bergin
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 47m
“Wonderful, wonderful book”

Thank you South East Radio for having author Emma Byrne over to chat about her new book ‘Famous Irish Mariners’ 🌊
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 2h
Happy publication day to the heartwarming ‘Run Home Little Fox’ written by Tom McCaughren, @erikamcgann.bsky.social and illustrated by Shannon Bergin.
 
Available in all bookshops!
Book cover and illustration by Shannon Bergin
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 2h
Happy publication day to ‘Weathering Storms,’ Alice Taylor’s brand-new title!
 
Available in all bookshops!
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 2h
Happy publication day to Ivan O’Riordan’s ‘The Brave and the Faithful’ 🏉
 
Experience the thrill of the pitch-side view through the lens of superfan Ivan O’Riordan.
 
Available in all bookshops and launching this Thursday in @omahonysbooks.bsky.social
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¡ máirtín ! @mairtin.bsky.social · 12h
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 2d
“A fascinating look at the men and women of Irish maritime history”

Thank you Maritime Times for sharing Emma Byrne’s new book ‘Famous Irish Mariners’ 🌊
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d
Lili Forberg’s new cookbook has hit the ground running and is a bestseller!
 
Lili’s Family Fakeaways is packed with over 80 dishes you’ll want to cook again and again, all using simple, readily available ingredients.
Every recipe is designed with busy family life in mind.
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d
Explore the magic and mystery of Ireland’s peatlands through Carsten Krieger’s ‘Ten Thousand Years Deep’ – available in all bookshops!
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d
“A cracking read”

Thank you @rteradio1.bsky.social for a fantastic chat with author Éanna Ní Lamhna on the the new edition of ‘Wild Dublin’ 🦦

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Éanna’s Wild Dublin book: second edition out now
Dublin city hosts a secret world of wildlife. When Éanna Ní Lamhna’s 'Wild Dublin: Exploring Nature in the City' was first published in 2009, it explored the surprising natural riches of our capital. ...
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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 4d
There are some amazing Irish books for children and teens out in Oct and Nov - check them out - from picture books to teen novels. There's something for every child this season.

#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
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See the posts below for all the authors and illustrators.
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Amy Clarkin @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social · 3d
Tick Tock it’s Spooky Season O’Clock
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d
Eerie spookiness is in the air and author @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social is to blame.
Meet the author of ‘Where the Shadows Hide,’ whose page-turning paranormal series will keep you awake at night.

You’ve been warned!
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Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social · 3d
While we’re at it, we also encourage you to consider voting for BADGER BOOKS from our friends at @theobrienpress.bsky.social in the picturbooks category – imagine if two books from independent Irish publishers won!!

Also, read more about SOLO here 👇

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A novel in verse about teenage love and friendships, lost and found. Written by beloved Irish bookseller Gráinne O'Brien. Daisy’s first love is music. Her second was David. Daisy can feel like a solo ...
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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 3d
Look who’s behind our new Run Home, Little Fox window @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social - by @shannonbergin.bsky.social
It’s Trish!
The author of this beautiful book, Tom McCaughren (with Erika McGann) will be talking & signing @ The Whale Theatre Sat 18th Oct 2pm with Marita Conlon-McKenna & Don Conroy!
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d
Eerie spookiness is in the air and author @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social is to blame.
Meet the author of ‘Where the Shadows Hide,’ whose page-turning paranormal series will keep you awake at night.

You’ve been warned!
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Sinéad O'Hart @sineadohart.bsky.social · 4d
Excellent #BookPost from @theobrienpress.bsky.social today! Wonderful to revisit the world of Tom McCaughren with @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @shannonbergin.bsky.social, and it's a heartwarming tale of Flossie McFluff with Eoin O'Brien and Audrey Dowling. Out next week! #IrishKidsBooks
Cover of Run Home Little Fox by Tom McCaughren and Erika McGann, illustrated by Shannon Bergin. An illustrated baby fox runs through lush woodland. Front cover of Flossie McFluff Saves Christmas, by Eoin O'Brien and Audrey Dowling. Fairy character appears inside a green wreath on a jolly red background.
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 4d
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 4d
The Books Are My Bag Readers Awards have just been announced and Paddy Donnelly’s ‘Badger Books’ has been shortlisted in the Picture Book category!

We are delighted to see this heartwarming story about community, creativity and unlikely friendships reach new heights. Congratulations, Paddy!
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 4d
You might not recognise him without his iconic eyeliner, but today’s hunk is nothing short of enchanting.

If you’re thirsty for more than a Guinness, this is the book for you.

Available in all bookshops!
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 5d
Throughout history, the stories of women’s lives and work have been overshadowed by those of men.
 
‘Great Irish Wives’ shines a spotlight on ten such wives through Nicola Pierce’s remarkable storytelling.
 
Available in all bookshops!
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 5d
Foxy loves to hear stories about the Wild Wood, where there are all sorts of creatures: rabbits and badgers, squirrels and owls, and the tall, thin deer, with antlers like tree branches.
He decides to set out on his own wild adventure. Can he learn to be a fox of the Wild Wood?
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 6d
Discover the thrilling adventures of Irish Antarctic explorer Tom Crean.

In ‘Famous Irish Mariners,’ author Emma Byrne researches and showcases the lives of those like him, who have shaped Irish maritime history.
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 6d
‘Fraidy Dog’ is afraid of… everything! To him, sofas are spooky, cupboards are creepy and houseplants are horrifying! Will Fraidy ever learn to be brave?
 
In this colourful picture book, Kate Sheehy tells a story readers of all ages can connect to through heartwarming visuals.
Book cover and illustration by Kate Sheehy with quote in white
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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 6d
You can read an extract from Carsten Krieger’s ‘Ten Thousand Years Deep’ below:

www.rte.ie/culture/2025...
For peat's sake - the story of Ireland's peatlands
We present an extract from Ten Thousand Years Deep – The Story of Ireland's Peatlands, the new book by Carsten Krieger.
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