Leabhar

Upcoming: Leabhar Gaeilge and some books from/about Ireland and childhood in the museum’s collections will be display at BOI, Dúnlaoghaire in March 2026

Irish Language Children’s Books for Ages 0-18years

Ages 0-3

  1. Cá Bhfuil Teidí? – Simple board book about finding a teddy bear
  2. Oíche Mhaith, a Thadhg – Irish version of “Goodnight Moon”
  3. Uinseann Donn – Irish translation of “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” by Eric Carle
  4. Codladh Sámh – Irish lullaby book with simple text for bedtime
  5. Mise agus Mo Chorp – Simple body parts book for toddlers

Ages 3-6

  1. An Garbhán – Irish translation of “The Gruffalo”
  2. Geansaí Otto by Sadhbh Devlin – Story about a boy and his favorite jumper
  3. Ná Gabh ar Scoil! by Máire Zepf – Story about a boy who doesn’t want to go to school
  4. Bí ag Spraoi Liom! by Sadhbh Devlin – About making friends and playing together
  5. Lísín: Ní Thuigeann Éinne Mé by Patricia Forde – About feeling misunderstood

Ages 6-9

  1. Lúbaí Lú series by Muireann Ní Chíobháin – Simple stories for beginning readers
  2. Dialann Dúradáin – Irish translation of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”
  3. Binjí Madra ar Strae by Patricia Forde – Adventures of a lost dog
  4. Ailbhe agus Ivor series by Andrew Whitson – Beautifully illustrated adventures
  5. An Féileacán agus an Rí by Máire Zepf – Magical tale about a butterfly and a king

Ages 9-12

  1. Cluichí Ocrais – Irish translation of “The Hunger Games”
  2. Dónall Dána – Irish translation of “Horrid Henry” series
  3. Fionn Mac Cumhaill series – Modern retellings of Irish mythology
  4. Harry Potter agus an Órchloch – Irish translation of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
  5. Biobla Draíochta series by Caitríona Ní Mhurchú – Original fantasy series

Ages 12-15

  1. Percy Jackson (Irish translation) – Adventure based on Greek mythology
  2. Amach by Alex Hijmans – Coming-of-age story for young teens
  3. Daideo by Áine Ní Ghlinn – Award-winning novel about family relationships
  4. Tóraíocht by Proinsias Mac a’ Bhaird – Mystery adventure story
  5. Hula Hul by Áine Ní Ghlinn – Contemporary teen issues in Irish

Ages 15-18

  1. Cúpla by Ógie Ó Céilleachair – Young adult novel about identity
  2. I dTír Mhilis na mBeach by Colm Ó Ceallacháin – Award-winning teen novel
  3. Cuaifeach Mo Londubh Buí by Séamas Mac Annaidh – Complex coming-of-age story
  4. Sárú by Anna Heussaff – Thriller for older teens
  5. Úbalonga by Orna Ní Choileáin – Science fiction for young adults

Resources for Finding Irish language Books

  • Foras na Gaeilge website – Official Irish language resource
  • An Siopa Leabhar – Specialised Irish language bookstore in Dublin with online shopping
  • Cló Iar-Chonnacht – Publisher with extensive children’s collection
  • Leabhair.ie – Online retailer specialising in Irish language books
  • Gaelainn.ie – Resources for parents raising children with Irish

Many of these books are available through libraries, schools and your local bookshop