Author:

Kieran Fanning

Author Headshot - Kieran Fanning

 

By day, Kieran Fanning is a primary school teacher who enjoys helping his pupils to write, illustrate and publish their own books. By night, he writes his own stories, and has published a series of interactive puzzle books for children, as well as school textbooks. He has an MA in Children's Literature and lives with his wife and two children in County Meath, Ireland.

Book Cover – Epic Ireland

Epic Ireland: An Atlas of Daring Adventures From Every County

This is a vibrant and richly imagined collection of stories that brings Ireland’s legends and history roaring to life. Covering all thirty-two counties, the book invites readers on a journey through myth, rebellion, adventure and survival, with a map included to guide readers through the different locations and stories across the island.

Book Cover – Enchanted Ireland

Enchanted Ireland

Enchanted Ireland is a captivating journey through all thirty-two counties of Ireland, offering readers a rich tapestry of myth, geography and imagination. Each short story blends traditional folklore with real locations, allowing readers to travel the country through its legends. A map included in the book invites readers to follow their reading journey from county to county.

Book Cover – Solve it! The Case of the Missing Irish Crown Jewels

Solve It! The Case of the Missing Irish Crown Jewels

In Solve It, you play just as much of a role in solving the case as Detective O’Malley and his loyal seagull sidekick, Twist. Fanning draws the reader into a puzzling interactive adventure across Ireland as you try to outwit the thief behind the mystery of the stolen Irish crown jewels.

Book Cover – Haunted Ireland

Haunted Ireland: An Atlas of Ghost Stories From Every County

Haunted Ireland is a captivating collection of thirty-two terrifying tales, with each story written for a county of Ireland. Inside its pages lie spooky stories of poltergeists, witches and vengeful spirits haunting each of the counties.

Irish Fairytales, Myths & Legends

Irish Fairytales, Myths & Legends

Irish author Kieran Fanning’s Irish Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends is a treasure trove of beautifully written stories that both children and adults will relish. Including well-known favourites like The Children of Lir, and Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge, the book also includes the lesser known tales like The Lady of Gallarus, and Balor of the Evil Eye.