Irish Fiction

Cuchulainn wanted to be remembered forever. The greatest of heroes his powers were magical. No one could outdo him in strength or even win a race against him or beat him in battle. He was invincible and tales of his deeds are still told. And perhaps the most famous of all stories is how Cuchulainn got his name.

This title features step-by-step instructions showing how to draw many of Ireland's most recognised landmarks.

A fully illustrated collection of Irish poems ranging from medieval to modern poems in English and Irish edited by Lucinda Jacob and Sarah Webb and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko. This includes old favourites and new voices.

Irish-language edition of this popular childrens biography. Tom Crean was no ordinary man and his chilling adventures in the Antarctic raise real goosebumps in this stirring story of survival in extraordinary conditions.

This breathtakingly exciting book discovers Ireland county by county as youve never seen it before! 

Irelandopedia is a breathtakingly exciting collection of natural wonders and exciting experiences from every corner of Ireland.

Stories inspired by the Boyne Valley from long long ago.

Written by a genuine full-time storyteller this attractive paperback edition contains ten stories that feature the mischievous figure known as the leprechaun.

Irish Sufragettes Movement

New edition of the award-winning collection complete with Alan Clarkes witty eye-catching illustrations

James Connolly Working Class Hero (Heroes In A Nutshell) P/B

A stunning illustrated French translation of Irish legends including: The Salmon of Knowledge How Cú Chulainn Got His Name The Children of Lir The King with Donkeys Ears Fionn and the Giant The White Wolfhound and Oisìn.

Explore Ireland through your colouring pencils! With this fun variety of Irish landscapes interesting characters and iconic places.

Follow Mollys journey in this gorgeous picture book that is sure to delight adults and children alike!

Michael Collins Heroes P/B

Hero and leader. Loyal friend and formidable enemy. A man with a mission and a legend in his lifetime. This is the story of Michael Collins.

A Squash and a Squeeze is a rhyming fable that tells of a little old lady who thinks her home is too small. A wise man tells her to take in a succession of animals so that it really is a squash in the house!

Is moncaì dána é Colm. Féach cad a tharlaìonn do Cholm agus dá chairde! Sos 8

More Classic Irish Myths Legends and Heroes

The Book of Kells is one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. Now you can colour it in yourself with this selection of pictures big and small from this beautiful book.

Discover things that go with this fun and engaging baby board book. My First Book of Irish Vehicles is filled with different kinds of transport from bikes to trucks and boats to planes and everything in between. Babies will learn to recognise the vehicles moving around them with this compact book.

A new miniature series of Eddie Lenihans charming stories with fabulous illustrations by Alan Clarke.

When Mise Máire Treasa needs a nap nothing can stop her. So when mum decides to wash her favourite cushion Mise leaves home to look for a substitute.

A duo of heartwarming tales bringing to life the goings-on at Willow Farm from animal-story maestro Helen Peters.

Niall of the Nine Hostages P/B

Its hard to pretend that everything is normal when your whole life has been turned upside down . Four children come to terms with their mothers sudden departure.

Oisin and Tir Na Nog

Irelands best known stories in a nutshell!

This is the true story of Grace OMalley or Granuaile who ruled on land and sea in Connaught over 400 years ago.