Tír na nÓg :A Favourite Irish Legend
Tír na nÓg :A Favourite Irish Legend
hardback
Published:
29 September, 2025
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Description
Niamh lives in the magical land of Tír na nÓg, where no one ever grows old or feels sad.
She invites Oisín to join her and they are happy until he misses his home in the human world.
When sadness strikes, Niamh learns the strength and beauty of
the human heart.
A beautiful retelling of a beloved Irish legend.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781788495158 |
| ISBN10 | 1788495152 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 458 g |
| Product Dimensions | 216 x 261 x 11 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
Two of O'Brien's stars, Erika McGann and Conor Busuttil, have come together to create this lovely new book. We all know the story of Oisin and Tir na nÓg - but this is Niamh and Tir na nÓg, the first version I've ever seen from Niamh's point of view, which feels like such an obvious oversight! Conor's artwork is amazing, slightly cartoony in the best way and full of detail. I've loved his other books but this might be his best yet! I'm sure I'm missing loads, but I do love the carving on the stone pillar - vibrant and new when Niamh comes for Oisin, overgrown and rubbed down when he returns. This is a fabulous addition to O'Brien's list of folklore inspired titles, and I can't wait to see what else this partnership comes up with.
-- ReadAndReviewsA truly special retelling of the popular folktale of Niamh, Oisin, and Tir na nOg, Busuttil's gift of characterisation balances the imagery delicately between the ethereal otherworld and the wellworn faces of humanity that readers can relate to. While on the surface, this retelling of a tale well-told remains faithful to the original Irish folktale, McGann's version is also a rumination on what it means to be human and how the fragility of life is what makes it so special
-- Irish Examinergorgeous … look at the illustrations ... very relevant and very warm
-- Ireland AM, Elaina Ryan of CBILike Niamh in Tir na nOg, some stories never get old, nor do we tire of re-reading them. There can be few Irish people who don't know the tale of how Oisin joins the beautiful Niamh in the land of eternal youth, but after 300 years yearns to see his home again and after slipping from her horse, turns to ashes as he ages in an instant. Yet there is always a new perspective to be taken on legends. First, Co Down native Conor Busuttil, illustrator of O'Brien's Children of Lir and Ulster Fairytales and Legends, entices readers into Tir na nOg with richly-detailed scenes bursting with life and vibrant colour. There, however, Oisin ultimately realises that perpetual perfection is not what makes our existence worthwhile, and that it is our life experiences, for better or worse, that define us as humans. Louth native Erika McGann explores how amid her heartbreak over Oisin, Niamh finds hope, sharing her grief with a new circle of friends and drawing strength from the warmth of human kindness
-- Irish ExaminerGoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Erika McGann grew up in Drogheda, County Louth, and now lives in Dublin. She is the author of many books including The Demon Notebook (winner of the Waverton Good Read Children’s Award), the ‘Cass and the Bubble Street Gang’ series and Tabitha Plimtock and the Edge of the World. Her picture books include the Where Are You, Puffling? stories (illustrated by Gerry Daly) and Standing On One Leg Is Hard and What is a Peachick? (illustrated by Clive McFarland). Conor Busuttil is a children’s picture book illustrator and passionate doodler. His most recent works include projects for the Blue Peter "Here be Dragons" competition, the exhibition and trail for Kew Gardens and working with Hampton Court Palace to bring their history to life for children. He was recently selected by The Eric Carle Museum as a rising star. Conor is a lover of all things nature. Growing up in a small country village on the Strangford Lough coast in County Down, he spent many a day exploring the marshy farmlands for tadpoles and newts, and the rocky coastline in search of the mysterious creatures the tide left behind in its seaweedy pools.