Category: Book Launch

Bernard Dunne Launches his New Book

1/4/2019

Bernard Dunne's latest book "Champion of the World" is an inspiring book, based on Bernard's own story, how a little kid from Neilstown in West Dublin, became a world champion boxer.

Bernard describes his life as a boy, the ups and downs of his life and career and the powerful life lessons and skills that sport can teach a child. Sport can make you believe in yourself and help you focus on goals within sport and also other parts of life, with hard work.

Ryan Tubridy Launches "School Libraries Campaign"

20/3/2019

Ryan Tubridy recently met the students of St Raphaela's Secondary School in Stillorgan, where he announced the winners of the Robert Dunbar Memorial Libraries project which will donate four libraries to schools island-wide in 2019.

In 2017 Children’s Books Ireland launched the Robert Dunbar Memorial Libraries, a book gifting programme for schools in memory of the organisation’s late patron and friend, a critic, teacher and champion of children’s literature.

Children's Books Ireland are working to improve all Irish Children's access to books, which should be central to every child's life.

Ryan has always been a huge believer in the power of books and reading to change lives.

Ryan Tubridy Launches "The First Christmas Jumper"

14/11/2018

Ryan Tubridy loves Christmas jumpers. He loves them so much he wrote a book about them.

The First Christmas Jumper is a wonderful story about Hilary the multi-coloured sheep who meets her hero, Santa, and makes history. This is a great gift for kids, that inspires laughter, joy and excitement for Christmas. Ewe will love it!!

Karl Henry Launches a new Healthy Living Hand Book.

12/3/2018

Karl Henry has just launched his new "Healthy Living" hand book.

Karl says, the secret is, there is no secret! Getting trimmer, fitter and healthier is not about the latest 'revolutionary' new diet or fitness regime. It's about simplicity and balance and developing habits and routines that are realistic, affordable and sustainable for you.

The Healthy Living Handbook leads you through each aspect of health - food, movement, lifestyle - and is full of practical advice, including delicious fool-proof recipes and easy exercise routines that you can do at home. It will help you make changes that will add up to permanently improved well-being.

Available from all good book stores or to buy online.

Maia Dunphy Launches "The M Word"

25/10/2017

Inspired by her "M Word" blog, TV presenter Maia Dunphy recently launched her book of the same name, "The M Word".

Maia is much loved by women everywhere for her non-judgemental curiosity and her new mother relatability. This new book explores how we live today. Her focus is motivated by the pressures of modern motherhood and she shares her experiences of dealing with unwanted advice, sleep deprivation, competitive parenting and dirty nappies.

This is a hilarious book that provides light relief for mothers who are fed-up with their mundane lives of feeling under pressure to do it all while running on two hours' sleep and wearing baby-puke covered clothes.

Pete the Vet's "Pet Subjects"

26/4/2017

Pete the Vet has recently launched his new book "Pet Subjects".

The book contains stories of animals big and small, creatures feathered, furry and otherwise, and the many mysteries that arrive in the surgery that it's the vet's job to solve.

It promises to be a good read.

Ryan Tubridy Launches "Patrick and the President"

6/3/2017

Ryan Tubridy launched his latest book "Patrick and the President" to a full house in Dubray Books on Grafton Street recently.

The book tells the story of John F Kennedy's return to his ancestral home in Ireland, through the eyes of a young boy, Patrick, who only wanted to shake the President's hand.

John F. Kennedy described his visit to Ireland in 1963 as the best four days of his life and for a generation of people of Ireland it was a visit with lasting impact, and many homes still display their JFK memorabilia with pride.

The book is beautifully illustrated by P.J. Lynch.