Gráinne O’Brien Author Talk
Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival 2023
Gráinne O’Brien will read her hilarious story of love and lost shoes in the wonderful county of Limerick.
Once upon a time, there was a prince who was looking for some excitement. Something thrilling. The kind of life found in fairy tales. He decides he needs to find his princess, so that he can have his happily ever after. Attending a series of balls in Limerick, he finally meets Limerella! The prince is certain he’s found the love of his life, but Limerella’s not so sure.
Limited capacity | Suitable for age 4 +
Bualadh Bos Children’s Festival 2023
Gráinne O’Brien will read her hilarious story of love and lost shoes in the wonderful county of Limerick.
Once upon a time, there was a prince who was looking for some excitement. Something thrilling. The kind of life found in fairy tales. He decides he needs to find his princess, so that he can have his happily ever after. Attending a series of balls in Limerick, he finally meets Limerella! The prince is certain he’s found the love of his life, but Limerella’s not so sure.
Limited capacity | Suitable for age 4 +
Gráinne O’Brien has been a children’s bookseller for the last ten years, and a writer for many more. She completed the MA in Creative Writing at the University of Limerick in 2018. She lives in Limerick with her husband and two cats. A Limerick Fairytale is Gráinne’s first book.
Published by The O’Brien Press and stunningly illustrated by Lena Stawowy, it is a love letter to all the children who have shared their love of reading with her throughout her career.