Every morning, brilliant new stories are written by primary schoolchildren.They are all stored in our library (the stories, not the children). To read the stories and see the pictures, just click on the title or read more to view stories.
We also have stories from our other locations: Cork, Galway, Kerry, Mayo, NorthWest, and Wicklow
St. Joseph’s NS, Arklow, 5th Class, County Wicklow, 26th September 2019
Gertrude the turtle and Pelly the pufferfish were in the Marianas Trench.
They were doing their daily litter check when they heard a big fart noise in the ocean.
The whole ocean shook. It turned out that it was an underwater volcano that started shooting out plastic straws, other plastic rubbish and cans.
Catherine McAuley National School Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, 6th Class, 26 September 2019
In a land far, far away there lived a giraffe called Bob.
Bob was half-human, half-giraffe.
His next door neighbour was a nickel called MMMMMM.
St. Colmcille’s JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 25th September 2019
Once upon a time there was a dohnut called sprinkles. His biggest fear was to be eaten by a giant called Barry.
One day sprinkles the dohnut was walking outside with his best friend choco the chocolate bar when barry came along.
When barry walked down the streets the roads cracked in half.
St Brigids’s Girls National School, Glasnevin, 6th Class, 25 September 2019
My name is Jeff the Orange and my life is very crazy.
Right now I’m drinking orange juice. Tomorrow I’m going to a fruit school where I shall meet Kasey the Kiwi.
I’m walking home with Mr. Abs the Crab. I really hope I don’t see Abdul the Camel because he’s really mean.
Donoughmore NS, 3rd,4th,5th and 6th class, County Wicklow, 24 September 2019
One day Jimmy was doing the silage, and his friend Bobby came over and started jumping in it.
Jimmy jumps out of the tractor and says “Get back into the digger and stop jumping on the silage”.
Loads of Townies from Baltinglass came over and said “Let’s blow all our silage away with our leaf blowers”.
St Philip Senior National School Clonsilla, Dublin 15, 4th Class, 24 September 2019
Patricia the Cow and Billy Bob Joe went on a walk to eat sandwiches.
They went to the forest. They wanted to write jokes.
John the Wizard had given them three wishes.
St Fiachra’s Senior National School, 6th Class, 23rd September 2019
There once was a scrunchie named Hammy. She was a beautiful, vibrant red.
Hammy lived on VSCO Island.
She had a best friend called AndI-Oop, who was a green and blue hydro-flask with turtles on her.
St. Joseph’s NS, Arklow, 5th class, County Wicklow, 19th September 2019
What doin?
My name is Sacky the Blob. I am very slimy and sticky. I want a chocolate-filled doughnut.
Yesterday I went on Sinder to find a girlfriend.
Scoil Assaim Boys National School, Raheny, 5th Class, 19 September 2019
Once upon a time there was a turtle named Michael. He lived on a deserted island for half his life.
One day, a wave came and took Michael away. The wave hit the side of a cargo ship.
Michael the turtle fell into a box on the ship, which was heading for New York port.
St. Colmcille NS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 18th September 2019
Once upon a time there was a girl called Goth girl who lived in the woods. Her house was all black and she didn’t have any electricity or internet.
One day she went out into the woods and found a fairy who didn’t like goodness either.
“Please can I have a black gem?” asked Goth girl.
Culture Night County Cork 21 September 2018
One stormy night. Cold was the night. In a small little village, in a small little street in a small little orphanage, in a small little kid there was a big imagination and a big dream.
Suddenly there was a big earthquake. He was having a dream. The earthquake was happening outside of his body and it sent him into his nightmare.
The first thing that came to his sight was a cat. A talking cat. An evil cat.
North Monastery Primary, 5th Class, County Cork, September 14th 2018
This story is set in Canada. A pen was being shipped from India to Canada.
Jim Boston went to a library in Canada and finds a book that tells him what the magic pen can do.
Then he turned to the next page and found a pen. He also finds a map that helps him find the magic pen.
St Vincent's, 4th Class, County Cork, 07 September 2018
Once upon a time there was a Panda-bear called Hugs.
Her best friend was a Yorkie called Cocoa. She lived in a big back garden with her owner.
They were on holidays and she got lost in the woods.
West Cork Literary Festival & Fighting Words
Particiants: 8-10years
Bantry
Once there was a cat, he was a ghost cat!
As he prowled through the shadows he thought of his ambition.
“I want a ghost mouse!” yelled the ghost cat.
Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa, Rang a 2, County Cork, 1st June 2018
Lá amháin bhí Dickie sa pháirc agus bhí sé ag rith ó seangáin.
Ansin chonaic sé Waddles an Nugget Sicín agus bhí sé ag caint léi.
“An bhfuil cead agam tú a phósadh?” arsa Dickie.
St Michael's National School, Ballyduff Upper, 5th Class, County Cork
Jimmy was on his way home from after-school study with Freddie, when he was ambushed by bullies.
His best friend Freddie fell, so he had to run back to get a plaster for him, but it wouldn't really stick, because he couldn't find a solid part of his body – he had no bones.
Jimmy started talking to Freddie and the bullies were wondering who he was talking to.
St Mary’s National School, COBH, 6th Class, County Cork, 18th May 2018
I woke up and couldn't remember anything since I landed here, facing the moon.
The first thing I could smell was a strong smell of smoke and the first thing I could see was what I thought was fog.
Suddenly I caught a glimpse of the daunting, scary trees which reminded me of the setting of my father's death.
Christian Brother's College Primary, 4th Class County Cork
Hi! This is Obby.
I am a shape shifting Obeleck. Curry and I want revenge and power.
Curry is made out of curry and I brought him to life using experimental potions.
Dingle - Feile Na Bealtaine, Scoil Ignaid Rís AND Bunscoil an Chlochair 6th Class
One day Brittany went to the garage with her dad. They saw a red Nissan Micra and it was 70 years old and it have chrome printing saying ‘Betsy’ on the side.
They looked in the boot and Larry the Lover was in there.
After a while they went to the man at the counter and said “How much for the car?”
Cloghroe National School, 4th Class, County Cork, 20th April 2018
Once upon a time there was a talking dog called Lucy, Lucy says, “Give me a sausage” to a butcher.
The butcher panicked and called 999.
Lucy can only talk because when she was a puppy she ate a poisonous flower.
Scoil Fhursa, 3rd Class County Galway 20 October 2018
Bobert sees something in the sand, sunshine, flashing, The T(alking) phone.
Picks up the phone, and the phones begins to talk. “Please play a game with me.”
Bobert is freaked out at the talking phone. Begins to play PacMan Phone shows location, and shows where the snakes are.
Clarinbridge NS, County Galway 20 October 2018
Bob the Dragon woke up in his cold cave and felt very sad. He had lost his best friend Jimmy the iPhone X.
The Phone was being really mean and he had decided not to charge himself.
In the cave there was water trickling down the walls. Bob touched the water with his claws, suddenly he began to see things he hadn’t seen before.
Claddagh National School, County Galway, 4th Class
On the rocky mountains, in a time that is unknown, there is a wolf called Chewie.
He is hunting for his midday snack at lunchtime when he hears an eagle - “Cacaaaw” and CRASH! It falls on top of him.
“Get offa me!” Chewie says. “You ruined my lunch! The deer is getting away.”
Galway Educate Together National School, 4th Class, 13 April 2018
Pandacorn was walking down Rainbow Lane and spotted a lion. The lion’s name was Fred.
“What’s up?” asked Pandacorn.
Fred started to drool and sang a song: “I woke up this morning and sat on a log.
Galway Educate Together National School, 4th Class, 13 April 2018
Supercat was out and about one day and found some magical milk.
When she drank it, she suddenly felt powerful, so powerful that no other cat could defeat her.
Supercat ran to tell her best friend, Mango. She couldn’t find him, but saw a note instead.
Oranmore Boys National School, Oranmore, Co. Galway, 5th and 6th Class
Once upon a time there was a man called Micheál who lived in a Chinese shrine in Bananatown.
Bananatown was a small private island near a cave.
Micheál shared his house with his pet pug, Perry. They both wore suits.
Craughwell National School, Craughwell, Co. Galway, 3rd & 4th Class, 2 February 2018
Billy the bull was on the farm. One day, the farmer bought a new cow called Katie.
Billy thought Katie looked a bit mean. She was put into the same field as Billy.
“What’s your name?” asked Katie.
Oranmore Boys School, Oranmore, Co. Galway, 19 January 2018
It was a nice sunny day and Egg Mick Muffin was walking in the park.
He was on his way to work in Mick Muffins – he was the CEO.
Egg Mick Muffin found himself thinking about his best friend, Lily the Chicken.
Oranmore Boys National School, 3rd Class, County Galway, 24 November 2017
Once upon a time there was a flying unicorn called Jack. His best friend was Jippy the DJ donkey.
Jack and Jippy loved dabbing on the road. They also loved boxing matches.
Jack was watching a boxing match with Jippy when a girl came in and asked him to be his girlfriend.
Kilcolgan Educate Together, 4th Class, County Galway, 24th November 2017
There was once was a galactic leprechaun called Belt Buckle.
His best friend’s name was Tim, the glue-breathing dragon.
They lived in Space City but they always wanted to find the gold planet.
Drummin National School, Westport, 3rd-6th Class, Co. Mayo, 29th September 2017
One day there was a boxer called Anthony Giggles. He was driving in his car with Coach Rick to training in Drummin Boxing Arena, which was next to Drummin National School.
In the middle of the car ride, a concerned Coach Rick told Anthony Giggles that he needed to go on a diet.
St Patrick’s BNS, 5th Class, County Mayo, 13 June 2017
Timmy and Plum were looking for The Lost City of Turtles off the coast of China.
The city was lost under the sea after the invasion of slugs.
St Patrick’s BNS, 4th Class, County Mayo,13 June 2017
Jeff the Beast and Matt the Mutant were having lunch in a five star restaurant in New Rush City.
‘Wanna take over the universe?’ Jeff asked Matt.
Richmond National School, 2nd and 3rd Class, County Mayo, 4 April 2017
Mr. Cranky was stuck in his office, planning to skydive, when he heard the children laughing.
It was very hard for Mr Cranky to hear the children because he had his window barricaded so he would not see their faces.
“Why are you always stuck in your office?” asked one of the children.
Killawalla National School, 2nd – 6th Class and Carnacon National School, 3rd – 6th class, County Mayo, 4 April 2017
Once upon a time, there was a lonely unicow called Jojo.
Jojo was in search of a new friend.
He lived in a field, close to a forest, in a different dimension.
St Oliver Plunkett National School, The Quay, Ballina, 4th Class, 21 March 2017
This is a story about Gary the turtle, but he was no ordinary turtle.
Gary the turtle woke up with a start. “Oh no, I’m late for work again!”
Before he went to work, Gary needed to go down to the rock pool to catch some shrimp for breakfast.
St Oliver Plunkett National School, The Quay, Ballina, 3rd Class, 21 March 2017
Steve the spaniel was playing tip the can with his best friend, Professor Chubby the hippo.
It was at sunset in Timbuktu.
Both friends were excited because they were going to have a sleepover.
Snugboro NS – 6th Class, County Mayo, 28th February 2017
It was a warm day in Lollipop Land.
Syrup the pancake and his friend Frankie the French Toast were ready to go to school.
On their way they met Tom and Jack, the strawberry chocolate flavoured melting marshmallows.
Bekan Primary School, 5th & 6th, County Mayo, 28th February 2017
One day, Robert the talking pig was running around the farm to get fit.
He slipped and fell into the mud.
He started shouting for help. “Micky! Micky, Help – I am in mud!”
St Joseph’s Primary School, Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Mayo, 5th Class, 24th January 2017
Julie Billie, the four-year-old genius, woke up at 7 a.m.
She was in bed in her underground laboratory, which is underneath her house.
Julie Billie had had her usual eight hours of sleep and Kaza the talking marshmallow bounced into the room to make sure she was awake.
Bray School Project, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 4th June 2019
One day Johnny the Ice-Cream was in a magical ice-cream shop.
His best friend Jeffy the Ketchup Guy was frozen in the ice-cream freezer.
Johnny was there to get a new sprinkle cut.
St Saviour’s, 3rd & 4th class, County Wicklow, 30 May 2019
Once upon a time there was an Irish duck called Luck. He lived outside a sock factory in Rathdrum.
He hadn’t yet hatched, so he couldn’t see much, but he had the finest looks! He knew this because his egg was full of mirrors.
As he started pecking out of his shell, he saw a rainbow and a strange bearded dog barking at ducks who were waving an English flag.
St Francis NS, Newcastle, 5th and 6th class, County Wicklow, 29th May 2019
In an alley, where nobody goes, there lived a homeless man called Jeff.
One day, a bin truck got stuck in the alley and no one could move it. So Jeff decided to live in it.
He liked living there because he could eat scraps.
St. Laurence’s NS, Greystones, 4th Class, County Wicklow, 28 May 2019
One day Donko the Duck woke up from a lovely dream about lovely delicious Brodon’s fresh bread.
All the other ducks in the pond teased him. His best friend, Random Raccoon, would randomly jump on people and on ducks.
This embarrassed Donko. Random Raccoon had a disease which he kept secret.
St. Laurence’s NS, Greystones, 4th class, County Wicklow, 23rd May 2019
Once upon a jar, Pickle Peter was standing on another pickle trying to get out of the dreaded jar.
Steve the Olive, his best friend, was too weak to open the jar so Peter started using his shoulder to knock the jar over and break both his and Steve’s jar.
The person in the house was getting dinner ready so had Steve and Peter’s jars out on the counter.
St. Patrick’s NS, Wicklow, 5th class, 22nd May 2019
Hi, I’m Barry and today I saw a blue van and it chased me.
I ran away but I noticed Sammy in the rear window of the van.
Sammy the Sausage has been my best friend since I was born.
St. Laurence’s NS, Greystones, 4th class, County Wicklow, 21st May 2019
“Yo yo yo Im DJ banana” “Pleased to meet you I’m Patrick the Pig. It’s a lovely day here on the farm.
“Come on would that sun just go away” said Patrick the Pig who hates sunlight.
“I wish I was human so that I could put on Factor 50+ and a sun hat”.
Roundwood NS, 3rd Class, County Wicklow, 16th May 2019
Zack was having his breakfast with Finn the Ketchup Bottle. Finn decides to ask him his greatest wish.
“My greatest wish is to be a pink flying unicorn.” Then a talking pickle appears at the house.
Zack points and says “that is my greatest fear”.
Greystones Community School, County Wicklow, 15th May, 2019
One day, Mrs. Candyfloss was walking to Sweet Island.
Mr. Gumball was walking on the other side of the road, he crossed the road to get to the bridge to the Island.
They had just come back from a Carnival.
Scoil Cholmcille, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 14th May 2019
Once upon a time there lived a Cat called Bob who had Magical powers.
He was able to talk human and disappear at anytime.
One day he was asleep up an oak tree in Africa. His friend, Billy the Snakey Mouse was visiting him because it was Saturday.
