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Forthcoming Books


The following titles are some of the books on the publication schedule by the O'Brien Press.
This selection includes both adult and children's titles, and caters for a wide range of interests.
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Select any book or cover for more information on the title.

Children's books are below: click here to go straight to them!

Adult Books


Ambassadors on Horseback (hb)
The Irish Army Equitation School
Michael Slavin and Louise Parkes
The first official history of the Irish Army Equitation School. Here, recounted in great detail and with stunning photographs, are the great highs and lows; the heartbreaks and excitements of top flight international competition.
Publication Month: November

Irish Stone Walls (pb)
History, Building, Conservation
Patrick McAfee
A unique history and 'how to' book on one of Ireland's most distinctive landscape features - the stone wall. Traditional methods for construction and conservation (both for dry stone and mortar) are lovingly explored.
Publication Month: March

Kerry Walks (pb)
Kevin Corcoran
20 accessible walks covering Kerry's spectacular scenery. Walks around Kenmare, Killarney, Dingle, Iveragh Peninsula and North Kerry. Illustrated with the author's drawings. Completely updated and revised.
Publication Month: March

Our Joe (pb)
Joe Dolan by the People who Knew him Best
Eddie Rowley
Read the story of Joe Dolan through his own interviews and the memories and anecdotes of his family that vividly bring to life the essence of Joe.

Illustrated with colour photographs.
Publication Month: October


Terence MacSwiney (pb)
The Hunger Strike that Rocked an Empire
Dave Hannigan
Using newly-released archive material, Dave Hannigan has pieced together a gripping, dramatic, and poignant account of one man’s courageous stand against the might of an empire.
Publication Month: October

The Feckin' Book of Icons (hb)
Colin Murphy and Donal O'Dea

Publication Month: February

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Children's Books
Look for the flag at the top right-hand corner of our books. The colour will tell you the reading age level.

Black Flag: Picture books and storytelling to read aloud
It's Great Being Little (pb)
Nita Fitzgerald
A charming, beautifully illustrated story for all little people who can't wait to be big.
Publication Month: September


Blue Flag: For readers aged 10+
Across the Divide (pb)
Brian Gallagher
When Liam, a poor eleven-year-old boy, and Nora, a rich ten-year-old girl meet at a Feis Ceol, an unlikely bond is formed - a bond that leads to a friendship spanning the deeply divided city that was Dublin in 1913.
Publication Month: September

Alice & Megan's Cookbook (pb)
Judi Curtin
Alice and Megan are back; in the kitchen! A fun-filled cookbook, packed with brilliant recipes: Brilliant Breakfasts . Lucky Lunchboxes . Super Snacks . Marvellous Main Courses . Delicious Desserts . Cakes & Cookies.
Publication Month: October

Fugitives! (pb)
A Story of the Flight of the Earls
Aubrey Flegg
When young Con disappears, the others must find him – and quickly. His father Hugh O’Neill, the great Ulster chieftain, is about to depart Ireland, forever…
Publication Month: October