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Sinéad O'Hart @sineadohart.bsky.social · 19h

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 · 2h

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 2h

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 · 21h

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!

Book cover on purple background, pink and yellow rectangles with a question mark and pink writing

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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?

Book cover and illustration from picture book

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

‘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 · 2d

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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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d

Get all the details on ‘Irish Hunks - A Beginner’s Guide’ below!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d

Happy publication day to ‘Irish Hunks - A Beginner's Guide’ 💘

Hollywood has long been the home of the Hunk, but there’s a new man in town and he’s got heaps of charm and an accent that’ll make you swoon.

Available in all bookshops!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d

Happy publication to these stunning new books!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d

Happy publication day to ‘Where the Shadows Hide’ – the third instalment in @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social’s eerie paranormal series!

Are you ready to dive into this thrilling story?

Available in all bookshops!

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Amy Clarkin @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social · 3d

My third book is officially out in the world today and I am being very normal and chill about it. Where The Shadows Hide is the third book in The PSI Investigations series, published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social and dare I say it’s the best one yet.

Amy, a white woman with long brown hair, is holding a blue book with an eerie hand reaching through water on the cover. The book is called Where The Shadows Hide and Amy’s expression is wide eyed excitement.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d

Happy publication day to ‘The Stolen Child’ fabulously illustrated by Erin Brown.

In this stunning new edition, the text is accompanied by radiant original art by Erin Brown, each illustration taking us on a visual journey through one of Ireland’s most famous poems.

Available in all bookshops!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d

Happy publication day to Gerard Siggins’ new rugby series ‘Blowing the Whistle’ 🏉

Available in all bookshops!

The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 3d

Read more about Erin Brown’s approach to illustration when working on ‘The Stolen Child’ ✨

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My Approach to Illustration by Erin Brown

Erin Brown on how she adapted her approach to illustration for W.B. Yeats' The Stolen Child. As a child I always loved drawing in school . . .

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 4d

We always enjoy thinking up endpapers for the Puffling books.

For Puffling and the Stormy Sea (just out from @theobrienpress.bsky.social ) we focused on the basking shark who plays a starring role.

The front endpapers are a wallpaper. Is that a rabbit with a beak? Yes 😊

@erikamcgann.bsky.social

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Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 3d

Lovers of gentle romance (and cake) will find our new #BookoftheWeek a delicious treat. Sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT by Méabh McDonnell 🍰 @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 5d

Only three more days before Amy Clarkin’s ‘Where the Shadows Hide’ is released. Or should we say… unleashed?

Character art by Louise Halton – thank you for a stunning depiction of our favourite crew!

Polaroid style illustration of book characters

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UKYA Spotlight @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social · 6d

We recently hosted Amy Clarkin, author of WHERE THE SHADOWS HIDE, for a post on the power of horror

#UKYA #UKYASpotlight #IrishReads

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Guest Post: WHERE THE SHADOWS HIDE by Amy Clarkin

A guest post from Amy Clarkin, author of WHERE THE SHADOWS HIDE, on the power of horror

ukyaspotlight.co.uk

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 6d

A stunning launch of Méabh McDonnell’s ‘Any Way You Slice It’ last night in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, even baked goods made an appearance!

Thank you to all who joined @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social in celebrating the release of her debut YA romance, the perfect read during stormy weather.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 6d

“Éanna Ní Lamhna, biologist, environmental and wildlife consultant, has documented all the wildlife in our capital in her new and updated book ‘Wild Dublin’”

Thank you @newstalkfm.bsky.social for such an interesting interview!

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The remarkable collection of wildlife inside the m50

We might think of Dublin city being built up, noisy and devoid of anything but humans going about their business. But the reality could be nothing further from the truth. Éanna Ní Lamhna brings us thr...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 6d

A fascinating segment with expert Éanna Ní Lamhna on her book ‘Wild Dublin’ on @rteradio1.bsky.social

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Éanna Ní Lamhna’s Wild Dublin: Exploring Nature in the City

Éanna Ní Lamhna, Wildlife Expert

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 6d

It takes a village to create a book, but for Conor Busuttil, it’s just him and his pup when it comes to illustrating one!

‘Tír na nÓg - A Favourite Irish Legend’ is now available in all good bookshops!

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