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O'Brien Press Titles


Celtic (children) (Select any book or cover for more information on the title)



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Best-Loved Irish Legends (hb)
Eithne Massey
Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland.

New pocket-sized hardback edition


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Best-Loved Irish Legends (hb)
Eithne Massey
Stories from long, long ago, part of an ancient oral tradition, handed down from generation to generation and written down by the Christian monks of medieval Ireland.
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Brian Boru (pb)
Emperor of the Irish
Morgan Llywelyn
This internationally best-selling author, winner of many awards in adult historical fiction, now turns her hand to historical fiction for children with a personalised account of the life of Brian Boru.
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Celtic Magic Tales (pb)
Liam Mac Uistin
Four magical legends from Ireland's Celtic past vividly told - heroic quests, great deeds, fantasy and fun.
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Celtic Tales of Enchantment (pb)
Liam Mac Uistin
Four exciting stories of magic, heroism and love featuring some of the best-known names from Irish myth and legend.
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The Chieftain's Daughter (pb)
Sam McBratney
New edition of the well-loved children's book by Sam McBratney. A boy fostered with a remote Irish tribe 1500 years ago becomes involved with the fate of his beloved Frann, the Chieftain's daughter.
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The Hunt for Diarmaid and Gráinne (pb)
Classic Celtic Tales
Liam Mac Uistin
One of the Great Tales from the ancient Celtic tradition. This story tells of how Fionn Mac Cumhaill, the great Fianna leader, chases Diarmaid and Gráinne after she refuses to marry him.
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Irish Legends (pb + tape)
The Boyne Valley Book and Tape
Brenda Maguire
Ireland's favourite legends read by Gay Byrne, Cyril Cusack, Maureen Potter, John B. Keane, Rosaleen Linehan and Twink.
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The Last of the Fianna (pb)
Michael Scott
A mad gallop takes Colum back through time and into the greatest adventure of his life. In a land of unicorns and dragons he meets Oisin. Could this place be the legendary Tir na nOg, Land of Eternal Youth?
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The O'Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends (hb)
Una Leavy
Irish fairy tales and legends are full of enchantment, brave deeds and lost loves. Told from generation to generation, they are as fascinating now as they were to their original listeners.
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The Secret of Kells (hb)
Tomm Moore
Featuring Vikings, fairies, and a very cute cat, the story of The Book of Kells is brought to life in this action-packed adventure.
Movie tie-in
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The Secret of Kells (pb)
Eithne Massey
This novel brings to life the fictionalised story of Brendan, a young monk in the monastery of Kells and his part in the completion of one of the world’s most famous & treasured books, The Book of Kells.
Movie tie-in for the Oscar nominated film
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The Táin (pb)
The Great Celtic Epic
Liam Mac Uistin
The most famous Irish legend of all in an exciting and easily understood version. Tells of the great battle between the warrior Cúhulainn and his friend, Ferdia.
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The Baby Giant (pb)
Oisín McGann
An Irish Legend retold – perfect for parents who would like to introduce their children to Irish legends and traditional stories.

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Where the Stones Sing (pb)
Eithne Massey
A vivid story of a fight for survival in darkest medieval Dublin


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