A Children's Atlas of Ireland

Jennifer Farley author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:O'Brien Press Ltd

Published:12th Oct '26

Should be back in stock very soon

A Children's Atlas of Ireland cover

  • Do you know what Ireland’s tiniest mammal is? Or where to find an enormous fin whale? Climb mountains full of eagles and insects, and see toads and kingfishers in our lakes and rivers.
  • Have you heard of the Hag who turns people to stone? Or the fierce pirate Gráinne? Spot Irish werewolves and the phantom island of Hy-Brasil, mysterious standing stones and fairy forts.
  • What is a flying boat? Would you ever eat a slippery eel or seaweed pudding? Ride the railway or a canal boat across the country to learn about incredible inventions, huge castles and deep, dark caves and tunnels.


From high mountains to haunted houses, bog bodies to big battles, discover Ireland as you’ve never seen it before.

an informative and engaging introduction to the rich culture, history, geography and wildlife of Ireland. This non-fiction book invites young readers to embark on a colourful journey across the island, discovering everything from mountains, rivers and forests to castles, folklore and traditional music. Each spread combines clear maps with fascinating facts, creating an accessible and enjoyable reading experience. A joyful celebration of Ireland’s cultural heritage and natural environment, packed with interesting facts and eye-catching artwork, this is an ideal introduction to Ireland for curious young readers

-- Children's Books Ireland's Best Irish Books of 2026

A brand new, and frankly very, very fascinating atlas of Ireland has hit the shelves. It has everything you need and many things you may not have even thought about to help children (and bigger folk) discover the land, people, culture and history of this amazing land ...I know what you’re thinking, because I was thinking it, too. Ah…another kids atlas of Ireland. But this one is different! We are taken on a real journey across Ireland, beginning with a map showing us all the counties positioned through the four provinces, easily seen and recognised. But then, this atlas breaks it down. Not simply county by county or province by province. Page after page shows us the entire country covering individual aspects and features…small two-page spreads or “chapters”, if you like, that highlight a huge variety of topics both past and present. Want to know about Irelands’ different wildlife habitats and the creatures that live there? There are spreads for that; grasslands and bogs, hills and mountains, glimpses of the shores and the rivers. More interested in history? This book has you covered, from prehistory, the ancient past, battles of old. Looking for something about the food of Ireland? Or its’ treasures? The Gaeltacht Regions? Lighthouses? Power? Airplanes and travel? Yep…it’s all there. There are even gorgeous sections highlighting myths, legends, ghosts and their hauntings, “fairies and scaries.” On the map(s) of Ireland, showing the locations they can be found and explained in brief, clear text that simply begs you to find out more. The illustrations are wonderful, inviting the reader to explore each page in depth, peaking curiosity and imagination. This is by no means your standard childrens’ atlas…it is much more, without the heavy, tedious, “teachy” stuff. Fascinating, intriguing, wondrous and accessible for young and old alike; it captures the true character of Ireland and lets it sing.

-- Fallen Star Stories

a joyful celebration of Ireland’s cultural heritage and natural environment. Packed with interesting facts and eye-catching artwork, it is an ideal introduction to Ireland for curious young readers and a welcome addition to any home, classroom, or library collection

-- childrensbooksirelan

ISBN: 9781788496117

Dimensions: 280mm x 220mm x 12mm

Weight: 582g

64 pages