Lickity Split
(The dinosaur that wasn’t a dinosaur.) Ronan and his Gran were busy collecting eggs in the hen house. “Wow, it is a dinosaur egg. Can I have this Gran, please?” “Of course, dear,” she said. “But I don’t think it…
The Dream Catcher
Find it on Amazon: We know that most people dream, but have you ever considered what would happen if those dreams escaped and were free to roam? In this magical fantasy, Fred, a space shepherd, discovers how chaotic the world…
Squish, Squash.
“Squish, squash,” Millie sang, jumping up and down in a puddle. Luckily, she was wearing her bright green boots so her mum knew her feet would be dry. “Me and Granddad are gardening today, ” she said to Mum.“Granddad and…
Overcoming Fear: Jessie, Bob, and the Monster
(I first told this story on Decidinglybob.com. Bob considered himself to be a wolf but, in reality, was a Norwegian Elkhound with a huge heart and a bigger appetite.) Jessie was hiding under a chair. Bob, her dog and protector,…
Meabh and Caoimhe’s Adventure
It was Summer in Ireland. Meabh was lying on the grass, staring at the clouds in the blue sky. “I would like to be a cloud,” she said, waving her straw hat towards the sky. Caoimhe giggled. “That is silly.…
Mrs Claus creates a stir.
“I am sick of red and white,” Mrs. Constance Claus grumbled. Summer, her snow-white cat, ignored her as the fat cat was washing her fur, a time-consuming job.Constance noticed the snow falling in thick clumps, and the cheery red lights…
The Rescue (Part 2 of Meabh & Caoimhe’s tale)
Here is part one, in case you missed it Meabh loved being in the sky, even if she could not move about in the basket. This was bad, she decided, when she heard Caoimhe crying for help but couldn’t see…
The Other Side
Tales from a fictional Irish Village – 18 years and upwards. This Collection of Short Stories covers romance and drama, all sprinkled with bits of Irish humour. The tales were spun over a few years and kept in a…
Betty’s Dream Car
Maybe it was the huge meal or the memory of a baby playing in a plastic round play car, but Betty had a delicious dream. She dreamt she was driving a special car made just for Betty. The car was…
Betty Goes Flying
Chapter 1 Betty is a Grandmother. She looks like a grandmother but doesn’t think like your grandmother or mine. When not cooking or babysitting, she does what she does best—inventing things. She calls them “Gadgets or Do-Wackys.” Betty insists everything…