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Erika McGann @erikamcgann.bsky.social · 10d

🎉 ANOTHER PUB DAY!🎉

A new retelling of Tír na nÓg from me and Conor Busuttil, following Niamh as she learns about the beauty of being vulnerable and human.

Conor’s artwork is absolutely stunning 🌟
And thank you Huw Davies for the gorgeous animation below!

The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 10d

Happy publication day to ‘Tír na nÓg - A Favourite Irish Legend’ written by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and illustrated by Conor Busuttil.

A tale of love and heartbreak, it's beautifully retold and lavishly illustrated for young readers.

Video by Huw Davies – thank you for the animation!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 14d

“Adventure, fantasy and humour mix together playfully in this novel, as do colloquial and inventive use of the English and Irish languages, while landmarks of Dublin city also play a prominent part”

Awesome recommend @childrensbooksireland.ie!

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 23d

Delighted to be part of it! 🙌🏻

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 23d

The Doomsday Club are returning for a brand new adventure for World Book Day 2026! 💥

Set between books one and two, join Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash in a race against time to send a devious, shape-shifting monster back where it came from.
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
@worldbookdayuk.bsky.social

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 23d

Joining the FLUENT line up in Ireland is... 'The Doomsday Club: Shape-Shifters' by Kevin Moran 🧟

Racing against time, the Doomsday Club band together to recapture a creature before it destroys their city...

www.worldbookday.com/books/the-do...

@theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 23d

We are delighted to have the incredible @kmoranwrites.bsky.social be part of World Book Day 2026 with ‘The Doomsday Club: Shape-Shifters’ ⚡️

@worldbookdayuk.bsky.social highlights the enjoyment of reading for FUN and tries to give each child in the UK and Ireland the opportunity to own a book.

Pink background with multiple book covers

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 23d

The Doomsday Club are returning for World Book Day 2026! 💥

What an honour to join the @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social family, which brings the joy of reading to millions of kids each year. As a teacher, I know the impact World Book Day can have 📚

@theobrienpress.bsky.social

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 23d

✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!

Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨

Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 23d

Delighted to make this list! Check it out if you’re looking for your next read 📖

Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 24d

Our new reading guide is here!☘️

The Best Irish Books of 2025 is a celebration of Irish authors and illustrators, a map to find your next great read and a treasure trove of talent from the island of Ireland.

Dive in and download the guide now ⬇️

childrensbooksireland.ie/our-recommen...

The cover of The Best Irish Books of 2025 being held up infront of a bookcase. The cover has an illustration of children and sea creatures reading books in an underwater setting, in the centre is a treasure chest bursting with books. Everyone is smiling.

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 29d

And they’re dead right…👻

Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 29d

Publishers and agents are seeing an increase in spooky—not scary—tales for middle grade readers

Spooky Middle Grade Still Sells

With editors looking for shorter, more plot-driven middle grade projects these days, agents have seen an uptick in the horror genre for younger readers.

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · Sep 8

A big day at the office today. 📽️ Thanks so much to RTÉ news2day for visiting our school to film the Microsoft DreamSpace event for International Literacy Day with @childrensbooksireland.ie Huge thanks to Michael and Becky for organising such a great event!
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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · Sep 2

Register for free here: dreamspace.microsoft.com/en-us/dreams...

Microsoft Dream Space

Dream Space

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨Teachers! For #InternationalLiteracyDay Microsoft Dream Space and @childrensbooksireland.ie are hosting a FREE online event for upper primary and lower secondary schools🧑‍💻
Teach kids the important of literacy in the digital age while also creating a short video game based on #TheDoomsdayClub 🕹️👾

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Aug 13

“an excellent debut novel, action-packed thriller about four friends who find themselves in the middle of a terrifying mystery”

Thank you to Tracy McEneaney for the great recommendation of @kmoranwrites.bsky.social’s debut on today’s @rteradio1.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jul 30

Just a few weeks ago, authors @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social attended West Cork Literary Festival and had a great time chatting about their titles ‘Braids Take a Day’ and ‘The Doomsday Club.’

Author Kevin Moran on stage with a projector screen

Author Zainab Boladale holding book in a bookstore

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Wendy Davis @daydreamerdavis.bsky.social · Jul 29

💙📚Book Review📚👍

I absolutely loved ‘The Doomsday Club’ by @kmoranwrites.bsky.social This middle grade horror has plenty of scary action with a thrilling and intriguing plot that’s infused with humour.

Read my review at: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/review...

#WritingCommunity #KidLit #Horror #BookSky

Front cover of ‘The Doomsday Club’ by Kevin Moran showing 4 young boys standing in front of a swirling vortex inside a stone archway. It’s dark and raining. The tagline reads, ‘Detention can wait. Saving the world comes first!’
Cover illustration by Tomislav Tikulin.

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thanks so much Wendy, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jul 23

“I was hooked from the very first chapter.”

@kmoranwrites.bsky.social’s debut ‘The Doomsday Club’ was reviewed on @rteradio1.bsky.social’s Story Book Summer Special and received an amazing reaction from young readers!

Listen here: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thanks for coming along Kirsten!

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Kirsten Barrett @mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social · Jul 15

Third and final book event @wcorklitfest.bsky.social with @kmoranwrites.bsky.social
Once again a similar message of filing that representation gap. Books set in Ireland with Irish mythology

I've walked away with two children discussing what they would do if a portal opened - so definite impact

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jul 10

“a compelling book that will resonate with pre-teen boys who are navigating complicated friendships, all in the neat package of a scary and magical adventure”

@kmoranwrites.bsky.social’s ‘The Doomsday Club’ got a fantastic recommendation in @booksireland.bsky.social today!

Mice, Monsters, & Machines—Mysteries for Young Readers - Books Ireland

Ruth Ennis chooses books for young readers with plenty of twists and turns.

booksirelandmagazine.com

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jul 8

“a fast-paced read, ideal for keeping more reluctant readers engaged. The horror, while genuinely pulse-raising, is just the right amount of scary for its readership.”

Fantastic review of @kmoranwrites.bsky.social’s debut The Doomsday Club on today’s @independent.ie

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · Jul 5

Did you know that all our children's events are free & feature Irish authors/illustrators? Many are ticketed so book now to avoid disappointment. Our director Eimear is in @echolive.bsky.social talking about our events & joy of kids' books @childrensbooksireland.ie
www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...

Collage of book covers for children's events in this year's West Cork Literary Festival

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · Jul 4

Come along if you’re in West Cork! 🙌🏻

The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · Jul 4

Meet @zainabboladale.bsky.social and @kmoranwrites.bsky.social this July during West Cork Literary Festival and learn more about the stories each has created.

www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

White and neon pink checkered background with photos of authors Zainab Boladale and Kevin Moran with their book covers and white lettering.

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · Jul 2

If you heard Graham Norton's fab interview with Brendan O'Connor on @rteradio1.bsky.social last Saturday you'll have heard Graham announce this exciting news. Graham Norton and Ryan Tubridy together at WCLF #DreamTeam
@echolive.bsky.social
www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...

Ryan Tubridy to interview Graham Norton on stage at Bantry Literary Festival in West Cork

Speaking on the Brendan O'Connor show on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning, Mr Norton also spoke extensively about his love of West Cork and said he will ...

www.echolive.ie

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