O'Brien Press

The Golden Book of Belfast

This photographically-led souvenir of the city provides an overview of Belfast`s history, attractions, famous landmarks and today`s city. Divided by location to make it easy for even the first-time visitor, The Golden...

The Guinness Story: The Family, the Business and the Black Stuff

This 250-year old story will fascinate lovers of Guinness beer and memorabilia as well as those interested in this remarkable family of brewers and the industrial history of Ireland`s most famous export. Over 100...

The Giant`s Causeway and the North Antrim Coast

The Giant`s Causeway on Ireland`s north Antrim coast is a place where myth and science meet. For over 300 years visitors have pondered the choice between giants and geology to explain this natural and cultural wonder....

The Magic of Ireland

Ireland is clearly but indefinably different to other lands; it has a strange compound of weather, landscape, and that something extra, the remnants of a pagan and mediaeval past. These elements of people and place...

The OBrien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends

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. This wonderfully rich and...

The Poison Throne

This work is this year`s most exciting crossover title. A Friend. A Father. A Kingdom. Which one would you sacrifice? This compelling trilogy of court intrigue, adventure and romance is a winning combination of...

The Rebel Prince

Front Cover Quote: `This is marvellous, vivid writing, and storytelling at its absolute best. It reminded me of the first time I read Philip Pullman. I was utterly engrossed` - Roddy Doyle on "The Poison Throne". Back...

The Secret of Kells

History, myth and legend collide in this full-colour illustrated storybook of the animated feature Brendan and the Secret of Kells. Twelve-year-old Brendan`s life in the monastery at Kells is not very exciting until...

The Story of Ireland

We are going on a long mysterious journey to find out what we can about the Island of Ireland! "The Story of Ireland" begins `After the Ice` and lasts 9000 years. It tells the story of the whole island and its people....

The Timid Rabbit

Timmy is afraid. He is afraid of everything. But one day Timid Timmy must be very brave. Can he do it?

The Train Driver

Dara is not happy. Mum and Dad must go away for two whole days. Dara wants to go too. Poor Dara! But Uncle Joe has a big surprise! Expertly designed specifically for very young children, perfect as a lead-up to the...

The Wee Book of Irish Wit & Malarkey

The Irish mix wit and wisdom the way they do whiskey and water, and to the same intoxicating effect. Irish wit is an art form that can be sage, silly, insulting, or profound, but it`s always entertaining. "The Wee...

Tweet Treats: 140 Characters, 140 Celebrities, Recipes for Every Occasion

Tweet Treats is a recipe book with a difference - all recipes fit into one `tweet` of up of 140 characters! Conceived on Twitter, the book is a collaborative project, containing recipes tweeted by people from all over...

West of Ireland Walks

New edition of this ever-popular walking guide. Explore the counties of Clare, Galway and Mayo in the company of a wildlife expert and learn about the plants, birds and animals that live there. The West of Ireland...