The O’Brien Press
@theobrienpress
Ireland's leading general publisher of both adult and children's books.
Coming this Autumn – pre-order now! www.omahonys.ie/3-p-10653061...
From the author of ‘A Hundred Words for Grand,’ a hilarious collection of local words and phrases from all corners of Ireland. Coming this Autumn!
We are delighted to share the new cover of Alan Nolan’s ‘Conor’s Caveman’ – a brand-new edition illustrated by the winner of this year’s Design a Cover Competition, Hadeel Al Kateb! Thank you to @childrensbooksireland.ie for partnering up with us again. Out this September! @alnolan.bsky.social
Aggie Witchfinder and her daddy set out to find witches. The daring duo try everything they can think of to find a witch. But it’s no use – witches must be too good at hiding … or maybe a witch is closer than they think! A whimsical debut from author and illustrator Sarah Hannah Walsh.
A school trip to the remote island of Inis Fola is supposed to be exciting. But before long, kids start to disappear and haunting blue lights are seen across the bog. Have the Doomsday Club made their worst decision yet? Coming this Autumn – pre-order now! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/the-...
Paddy Donnelly’s latest Grandad and Meara adventure has charmed readers of all ages and is reprinting soon. Pick up a copy and share the magic of looking at the world upside-down!
The Grand Central Cinema Club are back, and ready for more madcap adventures in 1930s Dublin. A rollercoaster adventure about the magic of the silver screen and the power of unlikely friendships. Pre-order now! halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781... @alnolan.bsky.social @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social
The O’Brien Press believes in the fundamental importance of human voices and the processes of writing and illustrating. Please check our website for all submission guidelines (including guidelines on the use of AI) when sending in your work. obrien.ie/ai-policy
Judi Curtin is returning this Autumn with a charming new book ‘Gracie’ – out in September! Pre-orders are available now! @omahonysbooks.bsky.social www.omahonys.ie/gracie-p-106...
From U2 to Hozier... some of the world’s most iconic bands and artists have done some of their best recording in Windmill Lane studios. This is the story of how a small studio in Dublin came to be one of the world's leading music recording venues, and the beating heart of Irish music.
Meet Harriet Parsons, our newest YA author! Find out about Hope’s formidable path towards an unforgettable performance in ‘Bluebird’ – pre-order available now! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/blue...
Across Ireland, you’ll find a host of curious and quirky place names. Can you guess which names are real and which ones not even the mighty Irish could think up? Coming this Autumn!
We are delighted to see Paddy Donnelly’s brilliant picture book ‘The Upside-Down Lighthouse’ featured in The Children’s Wainwright Prize’s longlist. Congratulations, Paddy!
Coming this Autumn: Ann Ingle’s funny, honest and moving look at the ups and downs of being an older woman in today’s Ireland. Pre-order now! www.easons.com/still-here-e...
'a breathtaking story of perseverance that will inspire young athletes and is part of a fantastic non-fiction series from The O’Brien Press with further sports stars for eager readers to discover' www.rte.ie/kids/book-cl...
‘Secret of the Selkies’ by Laura Keohane and ‘The Bookshop Sisters’ by Sarah Webb have been selected for Eason and CBI’s Recommended Irish Reads and you can find them in Eason stores around the country. @childrensbooksireland.ie @laurakeohane.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social
Looking to know more about history’s mightiest sea adventurers? Ireland is the place to be! ‘Famous Irish Mariners’ by Emma Byrne is available in all bookshops.
"a compelling teen novel which deals with important issues like internet safety in an honest way" www.independent.ie/entertainmen... @zainabboladale.bsky.social
Happy publication day to ‘It's Too Dark, Puffling’ – now in board book format! @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @gerrydalyart.bsky.social's puffling stories have charmed readers of all ages and can now be enjoyed by the smallest of the bunch! Available in all bookshops.
“This author is amazing at that kind of story, putting you right back into a period of time" Thank you Elena Ryan and Oliver Callan for reviewing this mysterious tale this morning on @rteradio1.bsky.social! www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
“It has a compelling story and it was fun to read. The main character has growth and has a good character arc, she is very relatable. I would recommend this book to people who love musicals, theatre, feel good stories" Fantastic review on today's Oliver Callan show on @rteradio1.bsky.social!
‘This gripping, magical adventure, with elements of Irish folklore woven throughout, celebrates friendship, courage and acceptance’ www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social
These bright picture books never fail to bring a smile to readers’ faces! Add them to your summer shelves and share the joy they are sure to bring.
@amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social's haunting PSI series is the perfect story to get lost in this summer and is sure to give you chills even in the warmest of days. ‘will warm your heart while chilling you to the bone’ – Deirdre Sullivan
Pre-order The Doomsday Club’s new thrilling adventure – out this October! @kmoranwrites.bsky.social
A heartwarming tale is coming this September! @erikamcgann.bsky.social @clivemcf.bsky.social
A lonely summer looms ahead for Lana, with only Nan and Grandad for company. But Carrig Cottage has magic and secrets of its own. When Lana finds a strange coat in the attic, and a book about mysterious, magical seal people – selkies – she also uncovers an incredible family secret.
2026 marks the 300th anniversary of the publication of Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift. These exciting stories have survived the centuries and were re-imagined in a beautiful edition in 2015 by Mary Webb and illustrated by Lauren O'Neill.
When Dublin girls Hope and Emily are chosen to study at the famous Pavlovgrad Ballet School, they think all their dreams have come true, but the challenges they face will be harder than they could ever imagine. Pre-order now!
Read with pride this month and year-round! We suggest Helen Corcoran’s binge-worthy YA fantasy duology as the perfect world to get stuck into this summer!