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
Scoil Íosagaín, 3rd Class, County Cork, 15 March 2019
Once upon a time there was a giant pizza called Pepper Roni.
His best friend was Crisps, the alien, his head was made of crisps and his body was an alien’s.
They lived in a cave in a small village. Pepper Roni’s biggest wish was for the world to be made of pizza.
St. Thomas’s SNS, 4th Class, County Wicklow, 14th March 2019
Once upon a time there lived a little happy hotdog called Harley the Dancing Hotdog.
He had a friend called Cheesey the Cheeseburger and they were best friends and they were both afraid that people would eat them.
His goal was to make everybody dance. One day they went to the disco.
St Stephen’s National School, Navan, 5th Class, 14th March 2019
Tim the Turtle wanted to go to space but he couldn’t because his parents wouldn’t let him.
His friend, Jimbo the Shark, convinced him to ask them again. The parents had had enough of him asking so they kept quiet.
Tim goes to Jimbo and he says, “I’m going to go anyway.”
Donard NS, 3rd class, County Wicklow 13th March 2019
Mr Tom, the fly, was driving his Lamborghini on the N81. Suddenly, it dawned on him that he wanted to become fat.
He looked around, and he saw that everyone around him was fat. He said “I don’t want to be skinny anymore.”
At first he went to McDonalds, and he ordered a Grand Big Mac and Big Mac Bacon.
St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Balgriffin, 3rd Class, 13 March 2019
Once upon a time there was a pug called Puggo. He was a government minister in Puggoland.
Puggo knew a velociraptor named Barry. Barry used to be a millionaire after he won the Velociraptor Lotto, but he lost all the money because he had too many plastic surgeries.
Puggo’s wish was to be the President of Puggoland. A new pug named Jim had moved into Puggoland.
St Thomas JNS, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 12th March 2019
Larry, the mysterious pig lived in Pork Chop Land. Most of his friends got cooked and made into pork chops. He was scared that he was going to get cooked.
He really wanted to see his friends again. One day, he was walking in town when he saw the butchers.
Suddenly, he saw his best friend, Piggy.
Our Lady Immaculate Junior National School, Darndale, 2nd Class, 12 March 2019
Once upon a time in the jungle there lived a tiger called Tasha.
Her owner was her friend Stephanie.
Someone was hiding and pushed Tasha into the river. She got scared and growled.
St Columba’s National School, Glasnevin, 3rd Class, 11 March 2019
Once upon a time, there was a bird called Molly. She had a best friend called Polly the parrot.
Every night, Molly dreamed about coffee and had nightmares about bananas.
She also wanted another best friend who was a dragon.
Dublin City University & Ulster University 8th March 2019
In a galaxy far, far away... a billion light years away, a rogue spaceship was flying through space.
Alice the Astronaut was the captain of the ship.
She looked down and saw an alien wandering on the planet below. He looked lonely.
Gaelscoil Mhacan, 5th Class, County Cork, 8th March 2019
Tá Leipreachán agam agus tá sé ag rith uaim ar bhogha báistí!
Dhúisigh mé suas. Bhí tromluí agam, mar is é an eagla is mó atá agam ná leipreacháin: uair amháin, bheir leipreachán greim ar mo dheartháir agus mharaigh sé é. Bhí sé leathuair tar éis a seacht ar maidin.
D'fhéach mé ar mo uaireadóir. Bheadh mé déanach don eitilt go hÉirinn don scannán nua ina bheidh mé ag aisteoireacht ann. Tá Leipreachán agam agus tá sé ag rith uaim ar bhogha báistí!
Fighting Words Dublin Dockers Memoir Project
St Laurence O’Toole’s Boys National School, Dublin 1, 4th & 5th Class, 8 March 2019
It was a cold snowy night at the in work at the docks for Steve “No Shoes.”
The water was icy. His toes were freezing. And there was an icicle stuck to the end of his nose.
Steve “No Shoes” went home after work. Before he went to bed, he wished to get a new pair of shoes.
St Francis Junior School, Priorswood, 2nd Class, 7 March 2019
There was once a unicorn called Sparkle. One day, Sparkle jumped out of a train.
She found a pet hamster. Sparkle played and fed the hamster.
Sparkle met Uni the unicorn up at the hills.
Scoil Mhuire Realt na Mara, 2nd and 3rd Class, County Wicklow, 6th March 2019
Once upon a time, there lived an old man called Mr. Moody, with his side kick, Rio, the lion.
They lived far, far away from the town, in Slovenia. His super power was to hypnotise people, since he was a baby.
One day he was so angry he hypnotised his side kick Rio by making him do all the work around the house.
Tyrrelstown Educate Together National School, 3rd Class, 6 March 2019
Once upon a time there was a chair called Jeff. He wanted to be best friends with Fridge the fridge.
Jeff was sitting on a sofa and then his pet, Colin the cup came jumping.
Jeff was thinking about how he had no friends and he was lonely.
St. Thomas’ JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 5th March 2019
Once there was a lion named Louie. Louie was afraid of popcorn.
He was afraid that Popcorn would go up his nose and give him a heart attack.
One day he was outside when he saw a pair of shoes on the ground.
Scoil San Carlo, Leixlip, 4th Class, 5th March 2019
Once upon a time there was a popcorn kernel called Poppy the Popcorn.
Poppy was in a bag of popcorn but fell out. She fell out into a popcorn maker.
Someone came along to fill another bag of popcorn. Poppy was scooped into the bag and grew strong.
St Brigid’s Senior Girls School, Finglas West, 3rd Class, 4 March 2019
One day Georgie the Flexing Cow went to the Gucci shop but she had forgotten her money.
She cried and she threw a tantrum on the floor.
Georgie went to her best friend, Pippy to ask for money.
Scoil Padraig Naofa, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway, 5th and 6th class
Shane is playing in a match. He’s just about to score the winning goal.
The crowd is silent. Shane swings his hammer and the ball goes into the back of the net.
The crowd roars and Shane’s team rush over and pick him up.
Scoil Pádraig Naofa, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway, 5th & 6th Class, 1 March 2019
It was a Thursday and Kyle Patoski and Ponnie the one-eyed girl were eating sausages at the table.
Kyle the dog was in a high chair. They were both enjoying their food.
Suddenly Kyle looked down and noticed that Ponnie was not wearing any socks
Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers, 4th Class, County Cork, 1st March 2019
Ba mhaith liom bheith mar duine agus nuair a deirim do aon duine sa terrace ina chonaím bíonn gach madra eile ag gáire ach ní bhíonn mo chara Snó.
Ba mhaith le Snó bheith mar duine freisin, chun a bheith in ann caint liom nuair a táimid inár ndaoine.
St Thomas' SNS, Jobstown, 4th class, County Wicklow, 28 February 2019
The bus driver was really, really mean. Bob A wanted to get rid of the bus driver and needed help to do it.
He teamed up with Barta, his best friend, to annoy the bus driver.
St Catherine’s Senior Girls’ School, 5th Class, 28th February 2019
Once upon a time there was a homeless potato that wanted to be famous.
His name was Patatoe. He was rejected by everyone.
His parents died by becoming fries by McDonalds.
Croi Ro Naofa JNS, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 27th February 2019
There once was a mutant called Blueblop. Blueblop was mad because he wanted to be a person.
One day he saw a stray dog and he brought it to his house. He became best friends with George.
When Blueblop woke up the next morning, he saw that George was kidnapped!
Scoil Bhríde, Clane, Kildare, 5th Class, 27th February 2019
Once upon a turtle there was a turtle named Jeff Turtleman.
Jeff lived in a rock in the turtle village. His best friend was Joe the pug.
Jeff smuggled Joe into the turtle village to play with him. They loved to play together.
St. Thomas’ JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 26th February 2019
Once upon a time there was a cat named Lightfury. They had the body and wings of a dragon but tail of a lizard.
They lived in Knockandburn Castle inside a volcano. His greatest fear was Flynn the magic evil dragon.
One Thursday when Lightfury got up, they went out of the volcano onto the grass.
Belgrove Infant Girls School, Clontarf, 1st Class, 26 February 2019
It was a sunny day in Sparkletopia. It was Sparkle the unicorn’s sister’s birthday.
Sparkle was going out by the stream. She met a Unipanda called Sprinkle.
“Do you want to come to my house?” asked Sparkle.
St Patrick’s National School, Diswellstown Road, Dublin 15, 5th Class, 25 February 2019
Canky the Candyfloss Monkey was lost in a candy jungle. Her family had dissolved in a flood.
She did have a brother, but he had been monkeykidnapped long ago.
Canky was swinging through lollipop trees on liquorice vines when she saw a penguin stuck to one of the lollipop branches.
Scoil Iosagan, 2nd class, County Cork, 15th of February 2019
Once upon a time there was a girl named Doodle Girl.
Then Butnick Nuggets came in with a golden nugget puppy.
And then a big snake comes in and takes it away.
St Thomas’ SNS, Tallaght, 4th class, Counnty Wicklow, 14th February 2019
Once there was a flying taco and his name was Al. His best friend was Cheesy the Spotty Cheese.
They met one day in a shop when Cheesy accidentally stuck cheese on Al.
“We have fused,” Al said. They high-fived and wished for a new power.
Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School, 3rd Class, 14 February 2019
Once there was a dog called Milo the Puppycorn and his worst fear was Frosting Phantom, the Evil Cupcake.
Suddenly, the cupcake was on his back.
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!” screamed Milo.
Scoil Croi Ro Naofa, 2nd Class, County Wicklow,13th February 2019
One day, in Mars there was a space monkey called Bipbop.
When he was a kid he dreamed of becoming a super monkey hero.
He travelled to Earth every day, because he wanted to find more monkeys to be his friend.
Drumcondra National School Church Avenue, Dublin 9, 4th – 6th Class, 13 February 2019
One day, the Negative Narwhal was out trying to hit people with his magical horn, to make them feel gloomy.
He had sent a job application to McDonald’s. His cousin Positive Paul the seal worked there - but Negative Narwhal did not know that.
He had received an earpiece in the post and when he got the job, they told him through his earpiece.
St Thomas’s JNS, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 12th February 2019
Tiger the Tiger was trying to collect as many things as he could.
Tiger met his best friend, Tadhg the Lion, in his secret place.
“Let’s go look for food in the desert,” says Tadhg.
Reált na Mara Girls National School Mornington, Co. Meath, 4th Class, 12 February 2019
Once upon a time, there was a cow that oinked. Her name was Molly.
She was dreaming that she was jumping from cloud to cloud to China.
Molly wanted to go to China so much because she loved the food, especially orange chicken.
Holy Family National School, Donegal 11th February 2019
My name is Dippy. I'm a dolphin. I'm looking for a best friend.
None of the other sea-creatures like me.
I love swimming in the water. Maybe I need a friend who's not a sea-creature.
St Enda’s Primary School, Whitefriar Street, 2nd Class, 11 February 2019
Karok the scientist had spent years and years creating a potion that would put the president to sleep.
Karok wanted to become president so that he could get rid of all the evil clowns in the world.
But Speiceious the majestic dragon, who was Karok’s best friend, was against his idea.
Irish China Culture and Arts Association, 10th February 2019
There once was a pilot named Sam. Sam flew with Fat Planes airlines.
The best plane, in her opinion, was called Jimmy.
Flying Jimmy was making her broke. She was bored of just flying planes.
Glenville National School, 4th Class, County Cork, 08 February 2019
One beautiful summer morning, out of nowhere huge buttery monsters attacked Farmer Jim Bob Joe's house.
When the clock struck twelve, his best friend Squishy Watermelon Max got captured by the buttery toast.
The buttery toast locked him up in a cell. Then Farmer Jim Bob Joe found a flying donkey and tried to capture it.
Casa Caterina, 8th February 2019
One day Georgie got lost. Timmy found out she was gone and went to go look for her in a magical realm.
The magical realm was created by David Beckham. It is filled with many disturbing and creepy creatures.
Timmy was hesitant to go through the portal.
St. Thomas’, 4th Class, County Wicklow, 7th February 2019
Once upon a time in Popoville, there was a dog called Max with an owner who always talked and chit-chatted.
One day when Max was barking, “stop talking,” at his owner, something strange happened. His owner stopped blabbing.
Then, after sixty seconds of silence while his owner Bob gave him food, the talking started again. It was like a virus.
