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, Conamara, Galway, Kerry, Mayo, NorthWest, Wicklow, and Wexford
St. Iberius National School, Davitt Road, Wexford, 2nd Class/3rd Class
Once upon a time there was a Great White Shark named Scuba.
He had a sidekick called Searock. Searock was an Atlantic monster.
They were in the Atlantic Ocean and they met hunters.
ST ATRACTAS 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 17 October 2019
Once upon a DJ, Jeff the DJ is born. When Jeff was 2 he wanted to be a DJ. His first fear of devils started when he was 1.
He went to DJ school and he met his best friend there called Joely.
Jeff asked Joely ‘whats his name and what does he like to do. Joely said he wanted to be a football player
Scoil Assaim Boys National School, Raheny, 5th Class, 17 October 2019
Timmy the Tea Towel and Danny the Dishwasher were at the park. Somebody had stolen one of Danny’s plates.
Suddenly they saw a litter of pigeons.
They were just about to leave - because Timmy the Tea Towel was afraid of pigeons - when they saw one of Danny the Dishwasher’s plates in the mouth of one of the pigeons.
Togher GNS 6th Class, County Cork 16 October 2019
16th / 10/ 2015
Dear diary,
I’m going to Ireland to see my best friend. My bags are packed and I’m ready to go.
There is one problem though, I am scared of heights and I have to go on an aeroplane.
Scoil Colmcille, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 16 October 2019
DJ the alien bought a house in Hollywood. His friend, Misty, the scary teacher missed him so she moved in with him.
DJ bought a Zantoro car. However, DJ didn’t like his house because there was a haunted house in front of his house.
DJ, being a wealthy alien, decided to move to the moon where he found what he had always wanted, a peacock called Jimmy.
Gaelscoil Kilrush and Knockerra Primary School, 5th & 6th Class, 16th October 2019
Be ready to go on an adventure with James the Sea Manatee and Pluto the Puffer fish...
James always had one wish and that was to be able to talk. He was in the water swimming with Pluto the Puffer Fish.
It was nighttime. There was a storm brewing and the waves were getting tough and strong.
St Vincent de Paul Girls National School Marino, 2nd Class, 16 October 2019
One day Mr Pickle Man went to the shop to buy some pickles - but the stock was empty!
Mr Pickle Man told the shopkeeper to get him more. He shouted, “Give me that pickle, you pickle taker!”
Mr Pickle Man went home and screamed at the wall. He looked to see if there were more pickles in his fridge. There were no pickles left, so he cried.
Killaloe Boys National School, Co. Clare, 6th Class, 15 October 2019
It was 1974 in the Staples Centre. Muck the Pig was getting ready for his big fight with Jonathan Henessey.
He was in the back room getting his hooves taped up by his manager, Maurice Carthy.
The wall collapsed as Muck saw Jonathan’s fierce hand come through the wall.
St Fergal’s NS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 15th October 2019
One day Svonsatron the alien crash landed on Earth. He landed in Area51 where people caught and trapped him. He was afraid they were going to kill him.
He said: “Gaba-laba-loo-loo?” This meant “where am I?” in Guferas language.
All the scientists were really shocked and wanted to investigate this alien. They put him in to a crate where Junior the dog was asleep.
Warrenmount Primary School, Dublin 8, 3rd Class, 15 October 2019
Once upon a time there was a mermaid called Riley. Her best friend was Elphie the Dolphin.
Riley wanted to be Queen of the Ocean one day, but her dad wouldn’t let her go anywhere.
One day, Riley snuck out with Elphie the dolphin to go to a pirate ship. They swam to get to the pirate ship and they saw snakes.
Corpus Christi GNS, Drumcondra, 2nd Class, 14th October 2019
My name is Kristy the cat. My best friend Peanut the bug and I had a play date.
My best friend fainted while having a pillow fight so I went to the hospital with him.
After he went to the hospital, we went for a long, long walk.
St Attractas Junior School, 2nd Class, County Wicklow 10 October 2019
Mini Mini the dwarf dinosaur was swimming in the sea.
She met Lightening Bolt the cheetah there.
He was also swimming. After swimming they went to the forest to hunt.
St Brendan’s Boys National School, Artane, 3rd Class, 10 October 2019
Once upon a time there was a chicken nugget called Jim who worked in McDonald’s.
Jim was the best cook in McDonald’s. Every day he handed out My Little Pony toys in a Happy Meal.
Jim only put chicken nuggets and not chips in the Happy Meals because he’s afraid of chips.
St. Colmcille’s National School, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 09 October 2019
One Wednesday, Billy Bob Joe, the dog, met a genie.
He asked the genie if he could go to the bar to get a free bottle of Guinness.
The genie went to the bar and gave the bottle of Guinness to Billy Bob Joe.
Holy Family National School, Dun Laoghaire, 4th Class, 9 October 2019
Once upon a time in a fearful McDonald’s, there was a chicken nugget and a French fry – Mr Chicken Nugget and Mr French Fry.
They were both trying not to be eaten. Mr Chicken Nugget and Mr French Fry were even friends and they were the biggest heroes.
In the McDonald’s there was a bully called BBQ Sauce.
St. Iberius National School Davitt Road, 5th Class/6th Class, County Wexford
You’re probably wondering how I got into this situation, but that begins all the way back here.
It will all come together when I tell you the story of how I lost in rock, paper, scissors with a chicken.
Mayglass National School Mayglass, Bridgetown 1st Class/2nd Class, County Wexford
One day Ashley is in her house and she goes for a walk.
Then she gets lost.
She sees some blackberries, then she falls into a hole and then she sees a candy house with a book.
St Vincent's 3rd Class, County Cork 08 October 2019
Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She liked children but not in a real way.
Her name was Ms Carrey. She always wanted to get her way.
She used to be a superhero but when she lost she became evil.
Sacred Heart Senior National School, Tallaght, 5th Class 08 October 2019
Once upon a time there was squirrel called John-Joe.
One afternoon he was getting baptised down in the Killinarden River when he felt something nibbling on his toe.
He looked down and saw a used nappy biting on his toe.
St Brigid’s Girls National School, Finglas West, 3rd Class, 8 October 2019
Once upon a time there was a castle - but not just an ordinary castle. This was a candy castle.
There was a girl who was a princess and her name was Rose.
Rose lived in her mother’s candy castle. Her mam bought her evil twin sister, Roxy, her own candy castle.
St Fiachra’s Senior National School, 6th Class, 7th October 2019
One day Morpheus was at the arcade and he saw a claw machine.
Morpheus had a fear of claw machines because he got his head stuck in one when he was younger.
He wanted to face his fear.
St. Joseph’s NS, Arklow, 5th Class, County Wicklow, 03 October 2019
One horrendous day Rocky the Rock Monster went to school.
He met Lexie at the door. “Would you like to come over to my beautiful cave later?” he asked anxiously.
“Of course I’d like to, I’d love to” she exclaimed.
St Oliver Plunkett NS, Malahide, 1st – 3rd Class, 3rd October 2019
Llamy the Alpaca was a boxer who was very poor. He needed glasses but he couldn’t afford them.
Llamy had to become the most famous boxer in the world, so he really needed glasses.
He had to fight a flying pig, which was really hard for Llamy because it was his best friend, George.
St Colmcilles JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 2nd October 2019
Rover the Dog is a dog with super-powers. He lives in a house (a mansion) that is underground.
He is an unusual dog. Harry the Hamster is unusual as well.
He lived in a house with his owner Sophia.
Central Model Senior School, Dublin 1, 3rd Class, 2nd October 2019
A long, long time ago Grey the Veloceraptor had a dream to take over the world.
But something stopped her from taking over the world.
She was scared of creepy crawlers.
St Vincent's 3rd Class, County Cork 01 October 2019
Once there was a girl named Mia who could shoot fire and she met a girl called Lily the Laser girl.
They were in the middle of a fight against a villain and they used their powers together and became best friends.
Lily wanted a pet so she got a penguin. She went to Mia and showed the penguin to her.
St Patrick’s NS, Glencullen, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 01 October 2019
One dark and stormy night Super Potato is in his house in the land of potatoes.
He looked out the window and he saw his arch nemesis Super Rotten Potato.
He phoned his friend from Mexico, Super Taco. “We need your help” said Super Potato, then Super Taco replied “I will come as fast as I can”.
St Fiachra’s Junior National School, Artane, 2nd Class, 1st October 2019
Once upon a time there was a dragon called Jaws. Jaws the dragon really wanted a friend.
Jaws found another dragon in the cave nearby and he wanted to be friends.
“Can we be friends?” asked Jaws.
Scoil Thomáis, Castleknock, 4th Class, 30th September 2019
Once upon a time there was a worm called Shreka the Worm.
Shreka went on an adventure and there she met a walnut and a pineapple. Shreka the Worm became friends with the pineapple.
But the pineapple and the walnut were together and Shreka the Worm was afraid of walnuts.
Bray Literary Festival on Saturday 28th September 2019
Mr Grumpy lives in a house that was made out of sweets, beside the ice cream seller’s house in Brittas Bay.
He makes lots of donuts every day because he thinks if he does this he will become part of the donut community.
He makes the donuts in a factory in Newcastle where he works with his best friend Mr Banana the donut.
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.
