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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 22h

Around Ireland In 80 Words by Kunak McGann out 5 Oct! Great pocket sized book of local slang from each of the provinces! I went straight to Ulster where I'm from but even I wasn't familiar with many. You're bound to learn loads! Great for yourself or a gift. e9.99/£8.99 @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Lorraine Mulholland @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Received a review copy of this wee pocket book a few days ago. I'm looking forward to reading it. #books #Irish #Ireland #IrishBooks

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Don’t miss The Doomsday Club’s chilling new adventure – out this October! @kmoranwrites.bsky.social

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Kevin Moran @kmoranwrites.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One week until The Doomsday Club: Bog Bodies arrives, just in time for Halloween! 🎃 👻 #middlegradebooks @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From Ireland’s best Gothic writers come ten chilling stories to cast their dark enchantment over you. Coming this October!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy publication to photographer Carsten Krieger’s brand-new book ‘Clare.’ Available now!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy publication day to ‘Aggie Witchfinder,’ a whimsical debut picture book from author and illustrator Sarah Hannah Walsh. Out now!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy publication day to Judi Curtin’s fabulous return to children’s fiction: ‘Gracie’ 🧵 Available in all bookshops!

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep The fabbest spooky new book for sleepy heads from @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @clivemcf.bsky.social out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social 💜

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

'a great pick me up as the winter nights draw in' Thank you Irish Farmers Journal for featuring this small gem of a book from the author of 'A Hundred Words for Grand'! www.farmersjournal.ie/entertainmen...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The weird and wonderful world of Irish words and place names – coming this October!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thank you so much to The Book Centre for welcoming the amazingly talented Shona Shirley MacDonald during her new picture book’s release week! On top of a lovely event, Shona painted a wonderful window inspired by ‘The Amazing Jam’ – how incredible is that?

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The boys have got a sinking feeling … Pre-order The Doomsday Club’s eerie new adventure – out this October! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/the-... @kmoranwrites.bsky.social

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

You spoil us, @theobrienpress.bsky.social🖤🖤 LOVE the bat pins🦇 We are going to have the best spooky window display!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

From hedgerows to haunted houses, bog bodies to big battles, discover Ireland as you've never seen it before. Coming this October!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy publication day to Shona Shirley Macdonald’s new picture book ‘The Amazing Jam’ 🍓 Available in all bookshops!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

‘Hurling is a test, a constant mental, moral, physical test that goes beyond skill.’ Happy publication day to Diarmuid O'Flynn’s ‘Not a Patch on the Oul’ Fella - The Life of a Club Hurler.’ Available in all bookshops!

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A taste of some of the new titles from @theobrienpress.bsky.social. Especially excited about Irish Gothic!🦇

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Harriet Parsons’ debut YA book ‘Bluebird’ has reached the Top 10 Children’s Bestseller list in its release week! Available in all bookshops!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Across Ireland, you’ll find a host of curious and quirky place names. Discover anglicisations of Irish words, names remembering figures from mythology, or notable events, from the cosy-sounding to the sinister … ‘Place Names of Ireland’ is a whimsical dive into our weird and wonderful place names.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Peek into Shona Shirley McDonald’s magical process of illustration for 'The Amazing Jam' - out next week! www.kennys.ie/shop/the-ama...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Have you discovered Hope’s unforgettable story yet? Harriet Parsons’ debut ‘Bluebird’ is now available in all bookstores! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/blue...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thank you to all who joined Saturday’s celebration of ‘Lights, Camera, Mayhem!’ by the fantastic @alnolan.bsky.social! And thank you @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social for a fantastic launch! If you are looking for a great laugh, this is the one for you!

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Clive McFarland @clivemcf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Out now! Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep is officially out in the world. I’ve loved collaborating with @erikamcgann.bsky.social over three books now. This one is about a little ghost in search of a place to belong. I hope you will check it out 👻 Thank you @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

All welcome to attend Helen Carr’s new book launch ‘Irish Gothic - Dark Tales from Le Fanu to Stoker’ – coming this October! Join us at The Gutter Bookshop on 14th October, 6.30pm. @gutterbookshop.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

‘Hurling has probably been the closest thing I’ve had to a religion, the one constant.’ Out 21st September.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Happy publication day to ‘Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep’ by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @clivemcf.bsky.social. Available in all bookshops!

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In What’s That SpOOky Sound? there is a red deer, Ireland’s largest native mammal. Contrasting the teeny pygmy shrew with him helped emphasize her courage and bravery. Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social #picturebookillustration #picturebook #sketching #childrensbookillustration

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Got a great book idea? Think you can pitch it in ten minutes flat? For one night only, this is a unique opportunity to pitch directly to one of Ireland’s leading independent publishers. Application enquiries should be sent to culturenight@obrien.ie

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy publication day to Alan Nolan’s ‘Lights, Camera, Mayhem!’ halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781... @alnolan.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy publication day to Harriet Parsons’ debut YA ‘Bluebird’ 🩰 ‘Bluebird’ will be launched this Wednesday at 6pm in dlr LexIcon, all welcome! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/blue...

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MaryEsther Judy @fallenstarmary.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Enter the world of ballet; Bluebird by Harriet Parsons: debut YA novel that reveals the challenges, & dedication it takes to follow your dreams & a long-hidden secret surfaces; moving, dynamic; filled with truth & heart. @theobrienpress.bsky.social fallenstarstories.wordpress.com/2026/09/02/d...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Family. Club Hurling. North Cork. These are the things that shaped Diarmuid O’Flynn’s life. With bracing honesty, he recounts the ups and downs of a life in club hurling, of the game that was an outlet for his inner demons and an anchor throughout his life.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The award-winning trio behind ‘Run Home, Little Fox’ are back with a new heartwarming story, introducing small Ollie to their readers. Coming this October, pre-order now! www.easons.com/swim-little-... @erikamcgann.bsky.social @shannonbergin.bsky.social

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's Too Dark, Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & me is also available as a boardbook from @theobrienpress.bsky.social We have adapted the text and images for the very, very young. These pics show some #boardbook pages beside the original #picturebook #illustration

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A pymgy shrew is the tiny hero in my recent book What's That Spooky Sound? The first image here is the final illustration in the book. Followed by various roughs, dummies and early tests. published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social #illustration #picturebook #illustrationforchildren

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Have you met Gracie? Coming this September! www.omahonys.ie/gracie-p-106...

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A couple of spreads from rough to dummy book to final for What’s That SpOOKy Sound? Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social A highlight for me of making #picturebooks, probably for any illustrator, is the very start with scribbled scrawly notions It’s been great fun to bring the book to events 😊

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Join us at 4:30 pm on Saturday 12th September for the launch of our good friend, @alnolan.bsky.social’s new book, Lights, Camera, Mayhem, the latest in the Grand Hotel Cinema Club series. Age 8+ Preorder a signed and dedicated copy at www.halfwayupthestairs.ie @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

No better way to discover the landscape treasure of Ireland than through Paddy Donnelly’s exciting collection of Grandad and Meara stories. From a disappearing lake to a topsy-turvy adventure, these tales will enchant readers young and old. Available in all bookshops!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We are thrilled to have our fabulous author Laura Keohane as one of the selected debut artists set to present their book at this year’s CBI conference. We are sure Lana’s journey in ‘Secret of the Selkies’ will captivate all readers. @laurakeohane.bsky.social @childrensbooksireland.ie

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Amy Devereux and Lauren O'Neill’s enchanting new picture book is launching Friday, 2nd October and all are welcome! Coming this September! shop.thebookcentre.ie/Books/Pre-Or...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Grub the cat loves to travel the world, jamming with his band. He wants to try something new, so he decides to enter a jam-making competition. Singing crazy music as the jam bubbles, has Grub created the most amazing jam ever? Coming this September! www.kennys.ie/shop/the-ama...

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Gerry Daly @gerrydalyart.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Puffling’s shiny new batch of postcards ready for upcoming events 🙃 Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and me is out now from @theobrienpress.bsky.social #puffling #illustrationforkids #childrensbooks #postcardart #illustrator

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Judi Curtin is returning with ‘Gracie’ – out this September! Pre-order now! www.omahonys.ie/gracie-p-106...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

You can find this enchanting story in all bookshops from 28th September! www.kennys.ie/shop/aggie-w...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From hedgerows to haunted houses, bog bodies to big battles, discover Ireland as you've never seen it before.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Happy publication day to Mary O’Brien’s ‘Simplex 75: Crosswords from the Irish Times!’ Whether you are a lifelong fan or a newcomer to Simplex, this collection invites you to the timeless appeal of Ireland’s best-loved crossword. Available in all bookshops.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We have a wonderful selection of new picture books coming this Autumn. From sleepy ghosts to sentient jars of jam, these stories will bring joy to readers young and old. @clivemcf.bsky.social @erikamcgann.bsky.social @shannonbergin.bsky.social

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