The First Fire of Halloween is currently ranked on Amazon.ie.: No.1 for YA Horror No.1 for YA Fairy Tales and Folklore No.1 for YA Myths and Legends Thanks to everyone who's already bought a copy, and for all the reposts, it all helps! www.amazon.ie/First-Fire-H... #Halloween #Samhain #SpeirGorm

Near the town of Athboy in Meath, lies the site called #Tlachtga, where the first fires of Samhain were lit to mark the onset of winter. And it has attracted an ancient evil. #Halloween #Samhain #SpeirGorm Order for Ireland: www.amazon.ie/First-Fire-H... For the US: www.amazon.com/First-Fire-H...

Gorgeous review from Read and Reviewed for Tír na nÓg 😊🌟

Lovely review for Pub Day! 🎉🎉

🎉 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!

Any Way You Slice It by Méabh McDonnell : A YA romcom with a baking twist and a huge helping of heart; full of family, drama, compassion, utter joy & wonderful recipes; engrossing, entertaining; genuine & brilliant escape. @theobrienpress.bsky.social fallenstarstories.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/a...

Happy book birthday Puffling! 🥳🌟 Out today from @theobrienpress.bsky.social Puffling and the Stormy Sea is an amazing new adventure for Puffling by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and was a total joy to illustrate. Huge thanks to all the OBP team 😊 #picturebook #illustration #discoveririshkidsbooks

Happy publication day to ‘Puffling and the Stormy Sea’ written by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and illustrated by @gerrydalyart.bsky.social 🌊   Available in all bookshops!

🎉PUB DAY🎉 Puffling and the Stormy Sea by me and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social is out today! Published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social and available in your lovely local bookshop 😊

@gerrydalyart.bsky.social's stormy artwork in the new Puffling book is beyond gorgeous 🌟🎨🌟 Find Puffling and the Stormy Sea in your local bookshop from tomorrow!

Coming soon from @theobrienpress.bsky.social a gorgeous and stunning new book from @erikamcgann.bsky.social and Conor Busuttil! #picturebook #discoveririshkidsbooks

Puffling braves the ocean waves in 'Puffling and the Stormy Sea' out next week!

More bookish goodness! The super-sweet Puffling and the Stormy Sea by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social; games and mystery are afoot in Blowing the Whistle by Gerard Siggins, and it's creepytimes at sea with Amy Clerkin and Where the Shadows Hide. #OBrienPress

Thank you, @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social! So glad you like it 😊🌟

Thanks so much, @lorraineelizab6.bsky.social !!

I'm so proud of this new retelling of Tír na nÓg with Conor Busuttil - can't wait to see it on the shelves! 🌟📚🌟

Last night's celebration of our Autumn children's books was a night to remember! Thank you to all the authors, illustrators, booksellers and children's books lovers who came out to support the stunning books we had the pleasure to launch.

Puffling's stormy new adventure is here!! ❤️

The much anticipated new Puffling hatches next week! Another Skellig tale filled with imagination, curiosity, adventure, resourcefulness and cameraderie. And joy! Just look at that cover🌈 Words by @erikamcgann.bsky.social, art by @gerrydalyart.bsky.social, published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

Thanks so much @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social and Book at One - it was such a brilliant summer adventure for kids!!

#discoveririshkidsbooks have some fab new posters showcasing Irish books out this month 🌟📚🌟 Delighted to have two books in there - Tír na nÓg with Conor Busuttil AND Puffling and the Stormy Sea with @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

Thanks @fallenstarmary.bsky.social for the lovely words on the new edition! Naomi's cover design is fantastic 😊

A brave little puffling lives on Skellig Michael. It’s a windy, stormy day – a perfect day for a wild adventure. But she ends up far from home! Can her new animal friends help her find her way back? @erikamcgann.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

See you on Thursday! Cork folk, I am hoping you can join Jen Wallace and myself for the book launch of Dino Mode Activated in Dubray Cork this Thursday, 11/09/2025, 6:30pm. It will be a fine evening of lovely booky people, wine, sweets and Dinosaurs.

Happy publication day to Natasha Mac a’Bháird’s ‘The Vanished Girl’ – book two of the Sycamore Hill Mysteries. Available now!

2/ … Thanks to @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social for organising the event, @theobrienpress.bsky.social for their support and to all of Alan’s friends & family, the countless authors, and our customers who came along today!

1/What an absolutely brilliant launch yesterday for our good friend @alnolan.bsky.social ‘s super new book The Grand Central Cinema Club!! There was a MASSIVE turnout - a testament to the high regard Alan is held in!! …

So far, September is looking like a very busy, joyous month for reading! There's been #bookpost from @theobrienpress.bsky.social , @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social and today, one from @littleislandbooks.bsky.social ... I am so happy! Thank you, one and all! #BookPostIsTheBestPost #FallenStarStories

“packed with adventure for young readers with many twists and turns” What a lovely review of “Puffling and the Stormy Sea” from @childrensbooksireland.ie @erikamcgann.bsky.social @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

1/ We have created a series of innovative gift ideas for children of all ages. Choose from a Monthly Subscription or Book of the Month Club membership, a First Library gift box or a bespoke gift box, or simply buy a voucher to gift a child the experience of visiting our shop in Greystones! …

Throughout history, wives often disappear from the page, unacknowledged as patrons and champions of their husband’s work.   Nicola Pierce’s ‘Great Irish Wives’ shines a spotlight on ten wives who were instrumental in their famous husbands' success.   Coming this September.

Don't miss Legends of Irish Children’s Literature – Tom McCaughren, Marita Conlon-McKenna, Don Conroy in conversation with Laureate na nÓg, Patricia Forde Sat 18th Oct 2pm to 3pm (Followed by a signing) The Whale Theatre, Greystones Booking: whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

I've run into this a couple of times now - it'll make events for Children’s Bookfest impossible. Many of us travel all over the country in October for #CBF - we can't do the same travel in September for #gardavetting

Tomorrow at 3pm!

🎉PUB DAY🎉 New edition of The Clubhouse Mystery out now! With a FANTASTIC new cover by 🌟Naomi Osibodu🌟 - Winner of the Design A Cover Competition from @childrensbooksireland.ie and @theobrienpress.bsky.social Some brilliant runners-up featured back and inside too! 😊

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Have you done our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail?! A great activity for these last few summer weeks! Pop in to us store to sign up

Can’t wait for this launch with @alnolan.bsky.social !

A great family activity before the kids go back to school!

Sheena Wilkinson’s ‘True Friends at Fernside’ is in shops soon and cousins Robin and Linnet are eager to reunite with their readers.   Coming soon!

We have added a 2nd Comic Book Workshop with @sarah__bowie tomorrow, Sat 16th at 4pm, due to popular demand!! You can book a place here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/1608...

🎉📚 Congratulations Naomi!! 📚🎉 What an absolutely BRILLIANT cover. So clever and so perfect for the story. I love it!!

This fundraiser for Medical Aid for Palestinians by the Irish children's books crowd is running until the 17th. It's been a runaway success and a lot of the mentoring, kids' sessions and books have been snapped up (including mine), but there's still some left. www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit...

There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Quick! Last couple of signed copies of @kelmenton.bsky.social's YA novel, A Fix of Light, and/or a Query Letter Critique with Kel, up for grabs on www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit-for-palestine. Just donate to @medicalaidpal.bsky.social and one or both or all could be YOURS! @rurooie.bsky.social

As yee know, I do this all the time for free on social media, so to make this one stand out a bit more I'll be giving 10 book recs for each child / teen and linking you up to your local bookshop or library to make it that bit easier for you to access it.

We are delighted to add a second Comic Book workshop with Sarah Bowie this Sat at 4pm. You can book a place in store or online here: halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/1608... The cost of the ticket is €15 which includes a copy of the latest Nina Peanut book. The recommended age for the workshop is 8+.

Please join us for a #IrishKidLitforPalestine Live Online Picture Book Masterclass with @chrishaughton.bsky.social Paddy Donnelly @pforde123.bsky.social & @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social Tues 2 Sept 2025 6.30pm - 8.00pm Tickets: www.ruthennis.com/irish-kidlit... Please share and please support.