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

“Every photograph tells a story.”

Thank you @radiokerry.bsky.social for having Ivan O’Riordan on to talk about his new book ‘The Brave and The Faithful’ 🏉

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Méabh McDonnell @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social · 7h

Carrie and Dara would have extreme sympathy for the bakers and their soufflés in the tent last night!

The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 7h

“an ideal book for teenage readers who also happen to be fans of Bake Off”

Fabulous review on @irishexaminer.bsky.social 🍰
@meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pa...

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

“Wonderful, wonderful book”

Thank you South East Radio for having author Emma Byrne over to chat about her new book ‘Famous Irish Mariners’ 🌊

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Alex Dunne @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social · 8h

Good morning! I'm thrilled I can finally reveal the title of my new book coming spring 2026 with @theobrienpress.bsky.social! Small Magics is a brand new fantasy adventure for ages 10+ set in a magic shop in Limerick City ✨🔮🧹
I'm excited to reveal more in the coming weeks 💜😁

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 7h

“an ideal book for teenage readers who also happen to be fans of Bake Off”

Fabulous review on @irishexaminer.bsky.social 🍰
@meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pa...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 10h

Nicola Pierce’s ‘Great Irish Wives’ has grabbed the attention of readers and is already reprinting after being published in September!

Available in all bookshops.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 10h

If there’s one thing to be sure of, it’s that Sheena Wilkinson and Natasha Mac a'Bháird know how to write a boarding school adventure!

Grab a cup of tea and get cosy with these charming reads.

Book covers on cream and pink background

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

Readers can’t get enough of @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s YA debut ‘Any Way You Slice It’ 🍰

Get your oven mitts on, this one is straight out of the oven and deliciously sweet.

Available in all bookshops!

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

You know it’s going to be a good story when it involves a cinema heist and Alan Nolan’s signature wit!

Don’t miss this hilarious adventure set in 1930’s Dublin!

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Amy Clarkin @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social · 1d

I had a wonderful chat about Bisexual imposter syndrome, LGBTQ+ representation and writing LGBTQ+ books for young adults with Jenny Duffy for Shout Out’s podcast ShoutOut ListenIn, it’s available wherever you listen to your podcasts now

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

“This attractive book captures a pivotal moment in the natural history of Dublin. Written in a lively no-nonsense style, it will appeal to readers both young and old.”

Fantastic feature on @irishexaminer.bsky.social 🌱

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ou...

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Erika McGann @erikamcgann.bsky.social · 2d

🎉 PUB DAY 🎉
I was so lucky to get to work with the wonderful Tom McCaughren on this book, which is gorgeously illustrated by Shannon Bergin.
Have read it at a few events already and it's going down a storm! 🌟📚🌟

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

Happy publication day to the heartwarming ‘Run Home Little Fox’ written by Tom McCaughren, @erikamcgann.bsky.social and illustrated by Shannon Bergin.

Available in all bookshops!

Book cover and illustration by Shannon Bergin

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

“Wonderful, wonderful book”

Thank you South East Radio for having author Emma Byrne over to chat about her new book ‘Famous Irish Mariners’ 🌊

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

Happy publication day to the heartwarming ‘Run Home Little Fox’ written by Tom McCaughren, @erikamcgann.bsky.social and illustrated by Shannon Bergin.

Available in all bookshops!

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

Happy publication day to ‘Weathering Storms,’ Alice Taylor’s brand-new title!

Available in all bookshops!

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

Happy publication day to Ivan O’Riordan’s ‘The Brave and the Faithful’ 🏉

Experience the thrill of the pitch-side view through the lens of superfan Ivan O’Riordan.

Available in all bookshops and launching this Thursday in @omahonysbooks.bsky.social

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¡ máirtín ! @mairtin.bsky.social · 2d

#Faoin_Sceach_Gheal
@MaritaConlonMcKenna, 1990
@MáireNicMhaoláin, 2000
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
@ansiopaleabhar.bsky.social
#LeabharlannCA

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

“A fascinating look at the men and women of Irish maritime history”

Thank you Maritime Times for sharing Emma Byrne’s new book ‘Famous Irish Mariners’ 🌊

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

Lili Forberg’s new cookbook has hit the ground running and is a bestseller!

Lili’s Family Fakeaways is packed with over 80 dishes you’ll want to cook again and again, all using simple, readily available ingredients.
Every recipe is designed with busy family life in mind.

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

Explore the magic and mystery of Ireland’s peatlands through Carsten Krieger’s ‘Ten Thousand Years Deep’ – available in all bookshops!

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

“A cracking read”

Thank you @rteradio1.bsky.social for a fantastic chat with author Éanna Ní Lamhna on the the new edition of ‘Wild Dublin’ 🦦

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Éanna’s Wild Dublin book: second edition out now

Dublin city hosts a secret world of wildlife. When Éanna Ní Lamhna’s 'Wild Dublin: Exploring Nature in the City' was first published in 2009, it explored the surprising natural riches of our capital. ...

www.rte.ie

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 6d

There are some amazing Irish books for children and teens out in Oct and Nov - check them out - from picture books to teen novels. There's something for every child this season.

#DiscoverIrishKidsBooks
@irishkidsbooks.bsky.social

See the posts below for all the authors and illustrators.

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Amy Clarkin @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social · 6d

Tick Tock it’s Spooky Season O’Clock

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

Eerie spookiness is in the air and author @amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social is to blame.
Meet the author of ‘Where the Shadows Hide,’ whose page-turning paranormal series will keep you awake at night.

You’ve been warned!

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Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social · 6d

While we’re at it, we also encourage you to consider voting for BADGER BOOKS from our friends at @theobrienpress.bsky.social in the picturbooks category – imagine if two books from independent Irish publishers won!!

Also, read more about SOLO here 👇

www.littleisland.ie/products/solo

Solo

A novel in verse about teenage love and friendships, lost and found. Written by beloved Irish bookseller Gráinne O'Brien. Daisy’s first love is music. Her second was David. Daisy can feel like a solo ...

www.littleisland.ie

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 6d

Look who’s behind our new Run Home, Little Fox window @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social - by @shannonbergin.bsky.social
It’s Trish!
The author of this beautiful book, Tom McCaughren (with Erika McGann) will be talking & signing @ The Whale Theatre Sat 18th Oct 2pm with Marita Conlon-McKenna & Don Conroy!

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