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
St Francis of Assisi Primary School, Belmayne, 3rd Class, 18 September 2017
Alex was at home eating his dinner. His mam asked, “Do you want to start playing football?”
He replied, “I would really, really, really, really like to play football, but I’m afraid that I would be bad at it.”
Alex’s mam said, “But your brother Shane is really good and he could teach you.”
St. Vincent’s Convent Primary School, St. Mary’s Rd, Cork, 3rd Class 15th September 2017
Once upon a time there was a puppy named Monty that lived in America.
He had a best friend which was a baby unicorn called Gabby.
Monty the puppy was a German Shepard who was three years old.
St Andrew’s, 6th class, County Wicklow, 14th September 2017
Once upon a time there was a babysaurus Rex.
One day she went to the Killing Arena with her best friend Quack.
There she saw birds whacking each other, and killing each other with the stick.
International School of Dublin, 3rd-6th Class, 14 September 2017
Once upon a time there was a stickman called Crunchy.
Crunchy was talking to his friend, Leafy the Leaf, when suddenly a gust of wind blew them away!
“AHHHH!” they screamed.
Ballintemple NS, 3rd-6th class, County Wicklow, 13th September 2017
Once upon a potato time there was a normal potato in a kitchen.
He was on a plate about to be eaten when he fell off the plate and landed on the ground.
Ronald McDonald who was the one who tried to eat him, shouted “Five Second Rule”, and bent down to pick him up.
St Brigid’s Girls National School, Glasnevin, 4th Class, 13 September 2017
Hi, I’m Ashley and this is what happened to me in high school. October 13th was the first day it all went wrong.
I was fifteen years old and a very nervous girl.
I didn't have any friends that year. I realised that there was something wrong.
Scoil Cholmcille, 4th class, County Wicklow, 12th September 2017
Once there was a cranky old man called Billy and whenever a football went into his garden he would pop it. He hated kids.
The kids threw rocks at his windows, pie at his face and nick-knocked his door and then ran away.
One day Billy was cooking his dinner: a piece of cheese was lying on the table and came alive.
St Mary’s Primary School, Dublin 7, 5th Class, 12th September 2017
Once upon a time, a long time ago, there was a turtle called Jeremy.
He wasn’t an average kind of turtle, he was a special kind of turtle.
Not only could he talk, but he also liked to be a bit bold sometimes.
St Brigid’s Primary School, 6th Class, 11th September 2017
Ava would never forget the sound of rain on the orphanage’s roof. She was lying in bed thinking about her life.
“My greatest fear is being alone and right now I’m terrified”, said Ava to herself.
She sneaked through the hallway like a mouse without making a sound.
St Fiachra’s Junior National School, Beaumont, 2nd Class, 7 September 2017
At the start of the world there was a stick boy called James.
There was a stick girl too, called Ella and she did not like chickens.
One day, James met Ella and it was love at first sight.
Scoil Assaim Boys National School, Raheny, 5th Class, 6 September 2017
“Another great day, living in a tree,” said Tree Turtle to himself as he looked out over his balcony while eating wet toast.
Just then, Tree Turtle spotted Vulchie the vulture flying around, scanning the area for enemies.
Vulchie tumbled into the balcony and fell straight into Tree turtle’s wet toast.
Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire, Parnell Square, 4th Class, 5 September 2017
Once upon a time, there was an alien pig called Tim.
Tim lived on a planet called Pigvilla, but crash landed on Earth when his fried-egg shaped spaceship ran out of magical mud fuel.
Tim’s first thought after landing was, “I need to find fuel so I can continue on my quest.”
Sunbeam House, Bray, 29 August 2017
A tale of action and romance featuring Olly Murs and Ronan O’Gara
One morning in Cork, Sam got up. He brushed his teeth, got his breakfast, brushed his hair, and got dressed into his work clothes (a suit).
Sam got into his Audi and drove to Dublin. When he got out of his car, a stranger grabbed him and put a black bag over his head.
Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, 7 July 2017
Lydia was on her own in the Temple of Auriel. The temple was deserted.
Lydia was waiting for her best friend Sammy the snow leopard to come back from the Elfswhere, in snow country.
As the snow fell from the sky onto Lydia’s hair, it didn’t make her cold. She was a snow elf.
Fighting Words at Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, 7 July 2017, Summer Workshop 1
Fern the fox was in her house. She was jumping around on the golden trampoline in her bedroom.
Fern’s best friend Broccoli Boy the wrestler was jumping around with her.
Fern had a talking, golden toilet. It was a gift from her mother for her 9th birthday.
LIFE Programme, Dun Laoghaire, 29th June 2017
One afternoon, Princess Bouncy and her best friend Mr. Fire were having a cup of coffee inside a café in Los Angeles. In the background, Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars was playing.
It was very hot out, so the two friends decided they would go for a swim after their coffee.
“Would you like to go on a date with me?” Mr. Fire asked the princess. He was feeling confident.
Fighting Words at Park House, Stillorgan, 27 June 2017
Once upon a time, there was a dog called Diego. He lived in Neverland, which was far, far away.
He lived in a time when there were pixies and gnomes but he still didn’t have any friends. Diego was feeling lonely.
One day, Diego saw a black cat lurking in the bushes.
Scoil Bhríde, Donaghmede, 1st Class, 27 June 2017
Once upon a time, there was a wizard called Jim. He always wanted a workshop to make potions, and his biggest fear was dragons.
Jim was in the playground. He was very lonely until he met Jake the wizard. Just then, Jake the wizard came into the playground.
Jake said, “Hello, let’s go for a walk.”
Glasnevin National School, 4th - 6th Class, 26th June 2017
Hola amigos, I am Rudolf the Red-Finned Fish.
I used to be a dancer, before I broke my left fin during a dance competition.
Pablo Fishcabar sabotaged me by bumping into me. It ruined my career.
Cork Midsummer Festival, 24 June 2017
Miss Sparkles lived on top of Mt Everest. It was shaded by woods that many of villagers were surprised were growing.
She was bad....very, very bad. She had giant zipline going down to the bottom. Everyone in the village was afraid of her.
They were afraid of her because she kidnapped children.
Our Lady Immaculate JNS, Darndale, 2nd Class, 22 June 2017
Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jake. He was from Dublin.
His greatest wish was to travel around the world and find the scariest place ever!
One day, Jake went into the deep forest with his best friend Franklin the robot.
Gaelscoil na Mí, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, 3rd Class, 21 June 2017
One day there was a piggy called Queen McFiggy and it was her birthday.
She lived on the Piggy Planet. McFiggy’s birthday wish was to fly.
Sparkles the baby unicorn brought McFiggy a present for her birthday.
Lakers Group 2, 20 June 2017
Chuck-the warrior, lives in a tent outside a castle. His greatest wish is love, freedom and peace. He uses a bow and arrow and he is Welsh.
He is afraid of the ghost of the black plague, slugs and creepy crawlies.
Noah is outside in a meadow in the sun. There is a beautiful forest in the distance. It reminds Noah of Sherwood Forest.
St Mary’s Junior National School, Clondalkin, 2nd Class, 20 June 2017
Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom.
Tom lived a big mansion called Skull Castle in Monsterville.
Tom was terrified of the monsters in Monsterville. He was the only boy in town!
Scoil Mobhi, Glasnevin, 5th Class, 19 June 2017
In an old shoe in the woods, lives an ant with a dream.
His name is Mr. Everest and his mission is to fight for ant’s rights.
Mr. Everest witnessed his girlfriend unfortunatly being squashed by a young child.
Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa, Drogheda, 5th Class, 15 June 2017
Larry the Lizard was in Tesco looking for teabags and milk. He was feeling lonely.
“If only I had a house and some friends,” he thought to himself.
Meanwhile, in Oscar the middle-aged man’s apartment, Susan the cat knocked over a mouldy carton of milk.
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Dún Laoghaire, 5th Class, 14 June 2017
Penelope the unicorn was making a sandwich. She thought about what she wanted for her birthday.
she really wanted a rabbit called Sue.
But then, she saw someone who looked just like her in the window. At that moment, she screamed.
St Patrick’s BNS, 5th Class, County Mayo, 13 June 2017
Timmy and Plum were looking for The Lost City of Turtles off the coast of China.
The city was lost under the sea after the invasion of slugs.
St Patrick’s BNS, 4th Class, County Mayo,13 June 2017
Jeff the Beast and Matt the Mutant were having lunch in a five star restaurant in New Rush City.
‘Wanna take over the universe?’ Jeff asked Matt.
Lakers Group 1, 13th June 2017
Putsey, the Superhero clown, wanted to free people from a villain named Harlequin.
Harlequin is tall, white-faced, wears a cape and carries a spear.
Putsey said to his dog Alfie “Do you want to come along, rescue people and save the world?”.
St John’s National School, Ballybrack, 1st & 2nd Class, 13 June 2017
Once upon a time, Snowball the dog went to a new school and made a new friend.
That friend was Busy the cat.
Snowball and Busy played together in the yard. After a while they became best friends.
Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigín, Balbriggan, 1st Class, 12 June 2017
Uni the unicorn lived in a magic forest in Dublin.
One day a magical fairy came to visit her. Uni told the magical fairy that she wanted to be a wolf.
“You can turn into a wolf on one condition,” said the fairy.
Gaelscoil an Teaghaigh Naofa, Rang a 3, County Cork, 09 June 2017
Fadó fadó bhí buachaill darb ainm Bob. Bhí cumhachtaí draíochta ag Bob.
Lá amháin chuaigh Bob go dtí an pháirc agus fuair sé uachtar reoite.
Bhí bullies ann, agus bhrúigh siad é agus thóg siad an uachtar reoite. Thit sé agus fuair sé gearradh ar a cheann.
St Francis of Assisi National School, Balgriffin, Dublin 13, 3rd Class, 9 June 2017
Once there was a toilet called Professor Broken Toilet. Beside him lived his best friend, Smushy the sink.
They lived in a really big bathroom with green walls.
Professor Broken Toilet once had a dream to be human.
St Patrick’s National School, Drumcondra, 4th Class, 8 June 2017
James opened the kitchen door and his mother gave him a box of oatmeal for his breakfast.
James was afraid of the picture of the man on the box.
“I’ll pass,” said James.
Kildalkey National School, Kildalkey, Co. Meath, 4th Class, 7 June 2017
This is my crazy life.
I’m so sad and lonely, everyone calls me Mr Nobody. I’m a big blob.
But I will show them - the world will be mine.
St Ultan’s Primary School, Dublin 10, 1st – 6th Class, 6 June 2017
It was the 21st of April, 2019. Space Jaguars were running around causing trouble.
They walked down the main street looking muscley and tough.
Flash went rougue because they were destroying the city he loved.
Ballintemple NS, 4th Class, County Cork, 02 June 2017
Ruddy the Rapping Rat was getting ready for his exciting trip to the British Royal Family with his best friend, Freddy McMuffin.
But the one thing he didn't know was that the Royal Family were actually mice!
Ruddy had bought a lot of Lotto tickets and won!
Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa, Drogheda, 5th Class, 1 June 2017
One sunny morning there was a cat named Tony who was sunbathing with his best friend John, the shape-shifting dog.
They were on the beach in the Bahamas.
Little did they know that the evil genius, Pear the walking pear, was spying on them.
Scoil Chualann, Bray, 5th Class, County Wicklow, 31st May, 2017
Nicholas, the ghost, had never gone out before. He was the closet ghost!
His friend Jessica had been bullied and he was so upset because she had come home from school crying.
That day Nicholas decided to put a stop to it!
