The O’Brien Press
@theobrienpress.bsky.social
Ireland's leading general publisher of both adult and children's books.
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?
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
You spoil us, @theobrienpress.bsky.social🖤🖤 LOVE the bat pins🦇 We are going to have the best spooky window display!
From hedgerows to haunted houses, bog bodies to big battles, discover Ireland as you've never seen it before. Coming this October!
Happy publication day to Shona Shirley Macdonald’s new picture book ‘The Amazing Jam’ 🍓 Available in all bookshops!
‘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!
A taste of some of the new titles from @theobrienpress.bsky.social. Especially excited about Irish Gothic!🦇
Harriet Parsons’ debut YA book ‘Bluebird’ has reached the Top 10 Children’s Bestseller list in its release week! Available in all bookshops!
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.
Peek into Shona Shirley McDonald’s magical process of illustration for 'The Amazing Jam' - out next week! www.kennys.ie/shop/the-ama...
Have you discovered Hope’s unforgettable story yet? Harriet Parsons’ debut ‘Bluebird’ is now available in all bookstores! www.dubraybooks.ie/product/blue...
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!
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
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
‘Hurling has probably been the closest thing I’ve had to a religion, the one constant.’ Out 21st September.
Happy publication day to ‘Nowhere for a Ghost to Sleep’ by @erikamcgann.bsky.social and @clivemcf.bsky.social. Available in all bookshops!
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
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
Happy publication day to Alan Nolan’s ‘Lights, Camera, Mayhem!’ halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781... @alnolan.bsky.social
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...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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 😊
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
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!
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
