O'Brien Press Ltd

Six stories, one set in Dublin the others in the countryside, about children who get caught up in the War of Independence and suffer dire consequences.

Introduction page 9 Chapter 1 The Witness Statements Archive 17 Chapter 2 The Truth About the Rising 21 Chapter 3 Cork Awaits the Call to Arms 30 Chapter 4 An Influential Monsignor 37 Chapter 5 The Curious Tale of 198 Parnell Street 52 Chapter 6 Procuring Arms and Gathering Intelligence 59 Chapter 7 Tipperary Republicans Lead the Way 68 Chapter 8 Ambushes and Attacks in the Rebel County 80 Chapter 9 The Brave Republican Women 93 Chapter 10 Father Aloysius: Chaplain to the Republican Heroes 104 Chapter 11 Frank Thornton: An Extraordinary Life in Irish Republicanism 117 Chapter 12 Vincent Byrne: Committed to the Republic and the Squad 135 Chapter 13 Sean Moylan: Committed Republican and Outstanding Military Leader 156 Chapter 14 Tadhg Kennedy: A Proud Kerryman and a True Patriot 183 Chapter 15 Eamon (Ned) Broy: An Extraordinary Policeman and Courageous Republican 199 Chapter 16 Cumann na mBan: The Unsung Heroines of the War of Independence 217 Chapter 17 Aine Ceannt: The Quintessential Republican Woman 231 Postscript: The Legacy of the Civil War and the Road to Recovery 246

Wee Donkey travels Ireland trying to find the perfect souvenir for her Grandad.

Kitty's excited to be going to the zoo. Her big sister Clara thinks it will be boring! But when they get there, there's so much going on! Follow the sisters around Dublin Zoo and meet the cheeky giraffe, the swimming tiger and lots, lots more.

Ben Brennan, is 17, gay, and happy most of the time. He's finished school and is on track to a great career - all that's missing is falling in love.

A brand new board book edition for young readers! A puffling has gone in search of adventure - now her puffin parents can't find her anywhere!

A puffling has gone in search of adventure - now her parents can't find her anywhere! Can the animals of Skellig help them find their little puffling?