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 ATRACTAS 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 17 October 2019
Once upon a DJ, Jeff the DJ is born. When Jeff was 2 he wanted to be a DJ. His first fear of devils started when he was 1.
He went to DJ school and he met his best friend there called Joely.
Jeff asked Joely ‘whats his name and what does he like to do. Joely said he wanted to be a football player
Scoil Assaim Boys National School, Raheny, 5th Class, 17 October 2019
Timmy the Tea Towel and Danny the Dishwasher were at the park. Somebody had stolen one of Danny’s plates.
Suddenly they saw a litter of pigeons.
They were just about to leave - because Timmy the Tea Towel was afraid of pigeons - when they saw one of Danny the Dishwasher’s plates in the mouth of one of the pigeons.
Togher GNS 6th Class, County Cork 16 October 2019
16th / 10/ 2015
Dear diary,
I’m going to Ireland to see my best friend. My bags are packed and I’m ready to go.
There is one problem though, I am scared of heights and I have to go on an aeroplane.
Scoil Colmcille, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 16 October 2019
DJ the alien bought a house in Hollywood. His friend, Misty, the scary teacher missed him so she moved in with him.
DJ bought a Zantoro car. However, DJ didn’t like his house because there was a haunted house in front of his house.
DJ, being a wealthy alien, decided to move to the moon where he found what he had always wanted, a peacock called Jimmy.
Gaelscoil Kilrush and Knockerra Primary School, 5th & 6th Class, 16th October 2019
Be ready to go on an adventure with James the Sea Manatee and Pluto the Puffer fish...
James always had one wish and that was to be able to talk. He was in the water swimming with Pluto the Puffer Fish.
It was nighttime. There was a storm brewing and the waves were getting tough and strong.
St Vincent de Paul Girls National School Marino, 2nd Class, 16 October 2019
One day Mr Pickle Man went to the shop to buy some pickles - but the stock was empty!
Mr Pickle Man told the shopkeeper to get him more. He shouted, “Give me that pickle, you pickle taker!”
Mr Pickle Man went home and screamed at the wall. He looked to see if there were more pickles in his fridge. There were no pickles left, so he cried.
Killaloe Boys National School, Co. Clare, 6th Class, 15 October 2019
It was 1974 in the Staples Centre. Muck the Pig was getting ready for his big fight with Jonathan Henessey.
He was in the back room getting his hooves taped up by his manager, Maurice Carthy.
The wall collapsed as Muck saw Jonathan’s fierce hand come through the wall.
St Fergal’s NS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 15th October 2019
One day Svonsatron the alien crash landed on Earth. He landed in Area51 where people caught and trapped him. He was afraid they were going to kill him.
He said: “Gaba-laba-loo-loo?” This meant “where am I?” in Guferas language.
All the scientists were really shocked and wanted to investigate this alien. They put him in to a crate where Junior the dog was asleep.
Warrenmount Primary School, Dublin 8, 3rd Class, 15 October 2019
Once upon a time there was a mermaid called Riley. Her best friend was Elphie the Dolphin.
Riley wanted to be Queen of the Ocean one day, but her dad wouldn’t let her go anywhere.
One day, Riley snuck out with Elphie the dolphin to go to a pirate ship. They swam to get to the pirate ship and they saw snakes.
Corpus Christi GNS, Drumcondra, 2nd Class, 14th October 2019
My name is Kristy the cat. My best friend Peanut the bug and I had a play date.
My best friend fainted while having a pillow fight so I went to the hospital with him.
After he went to the hospital, we went for a long, long walk.
St Attractas Junior School, 2nd Class, County Wicklow 10 October 2019
Mini Mini the dwarf dinosaur was swimming in the sea.
She met Lightening Bolt the cheetah there.
He was also swimming. After swimming they went to the forest to hunt.
St Brendan’s Boys National School, Artane, 3rd Class, 10 October 2019
Once upon a time there was a chicken nugget called Jim who worked in McDonald’s.
Jim was the best cook in McDonald’s. Every day he handed out My Little Pony toys in a Happy Meal.
Jim only put chicken nuggets and not chips in the Happy Meals because he’s afraid of chips.
St. Colmcille’s National School, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 09 October 2019
One Wednesday, Billy Bob Joe, the dog, met a genie.
He asked the genie if he could go to the bar to get a free bottle of Guinness.
The genie went to the bar and gave the bottle of Guinness to Billy Bob Joe.
Holy Family National School, Dun Laoghaire, 4th Class, 9 October 2019
Once upon a time in a fearful McDonald’s, there was a chicken nugget and a French fry – Mr Chicken Nugget and Mr French Fry.
They were both trying not to be eaten. Mr Chicken Nugget and Mr French Fry were even friends and they were the biggest heroes.
In the McDonald’s there was a bully called BBQ Sauce.
St. Iberius National School Davitt Road, 5th Class/6th Class, County Wexford
You’re probably wondering how I got into this situation, but that begins all the way back here.
It will all come together when I tell you the story of how I lost in rock, paper, scissors with a chicken.
Mayglass National School Mayglass, Bridgetown 1st Class/2nd Class, County Wexford
One day Ashley is in her house and she goes for a walk.
Then she gets lost.
She sees some blackberries, then she falls into a hole and then she sees a candy house with a book.
St Vincent's 3rd Class, County Cork 08 October 2019
Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She liked children but not in a real way.
Her name was Ms Carrey. She always wanted to get her way.
She used to be a superhero but when she lost she became evil.
Sacred Heart Senior National School, Tallaght, 5th Class 08 October 2019
Once upon a time there was squirrel called John-Joe.
One afternoon he was getting baptised down in the Killinarden River when he felt something nibbling on his toe.
He looked down and saw a used nappy biting on his toe.
St Brigid’s Girls National School, Finglas West, 3rd Class, 8 October 2019
Once upon a time there was a castle - but not just an ordinary castle. This was a candy castle.
There was a girl who was a princess and her name was Rose.
Rose lived in her mother’s candy castle. Her mam bought her evil twin sister, Roxy, her own candy castle.
St Fiachra’s Senior National School, 6th Class, 7th October 2019
One day Morpheus was at the arcade and he saw a claw machine.
Morpheus had a fear of claw machines because he got his head stuck in one when he was younger.
He wanted to face his fear.
St. Joseph’s NS, Arklow, 5th Class, County Wicklow, 03 October 2019
One horrendous day Rocky the Rock Monster went to school.
He met Lexie at the door. “Would you like to come over to my beautiful cave later?” he asked anxiously.
“Of course I’d like to, I’d love to” she exclaimed.
St Oliver Plunkett NS, Malahide, 1st – 3rd Class, 3rd October 2019
Llamy the Alpaca was a boxer who was very poor. He needed glasses but he couldn’t afford them.
Llamy had to become the most famous boxer in the world, so he really needed glasses.
He had to fight a flying pig, which was really hard for Llamy because it was his best friend, George.
St Colmcilles JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 2nd October 2019
Rover the Dog is a dog with super-powers. He lives in a house (a mansion) that is underground.
He is an unusual dog. Harry the Hamster is unusual as well.
He lived in a house with his owner Sophia.
Central Model Senior School, Dublin 1, 3rd Class, 2nd October 2019
A long, long time ago Grey the Veloceraptor had a dream to take over the world.
But something stopped her from taking over the world.
She was scared of creepy crawlers.
St Vincent's 3rd Class, County Cork 01 October 2019
Once there was a girl named Mia who could shoot fire and she met a girl called Lily the Laser girl.
They were in the middle of a fight against a villain and they used their powers together and became best friends.
Lily wanted a pet so she got a penguin. She went to Mia and showed the penguin to her.
St Patrick’s NS, Glencullen, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 01 October 2019
One dark and stormy night Super Potato is in his house in the land of potatoes.
He looked out the window and he saw his arch nemesis Super Rotten Potato.
He phoned his friend from Mexico, Super Taco. “We need your help” said Super Potato, then Super Taco replied “I will come as fast as I can”.
St Fiachra’s Junior National School, Artane, 2nd Class, 1st October 2019
Once upon a time there was a dragon called Jaws. Jaws the dragon really wanted a friend.
Jaws found another dragon in the cave nearby and he wanted to be friends.
“Can we be friends?” asked Jaws.
Scoil Thomáis, Castleknock, 4th Class, 30th September 2019
Once upon a time there was a worm called Shreka the Worm.
Shreka went on an adventure and there she met a walnut and a pineapple. Shreka the Worm became friends with the pineapple.
But the pineapple and the walnut were together and Shreka the Worm was afraid of walnuts.
Bray Literary Festival on Saturday 28th September 2019
Mr Grumpy lives in a house that was made out of sweets, beside the ice cream seller’s house in Brittas Bay.
He makes lots of donuts every day because he thinks if he does this he will become part of the donut community.
He makes the donuts in a factory in Newcastle where he works with his best friend Mr Banana the donut.
St. Joseph’s NS, Arklow, 5th Class, County Wicklow, 26th September 2019
Gertrude the turtle and Pelly the pufferfish were in the Marianas Trench.
They were doing their daily litter check when they heard a big fart noise in the ocean.
The whole ocean shook. It turned out that it was an underwater volcano that started shooting out plastic straws, other plastic rubbish and cans.
Catherine McAuley National School Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, 6th Class, 26 September 2019
In a land far, far away there lived a giraffe called Bob.
Bob was half-human, half-giraffe.
His next door neighbour was a nickel called MMMMMM.
St. Colmcille’s JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 25th September 2019
Once upon a time there was a dohnut called sprinkles. His biggest fear was to be eaten by a giant called Barry.
One day sprinkles the dohnut was walking outside with his best friend choco the chocolate bar when barry came along.
When barry walked down the streets the roads cracked in half.
St Brigids’s Girls National School, Glasnevin, 6th Class, 25 September 2019
My name is Jeff the Orange and my life is very crazy.
Right now I’m drinking orange juice. Tomorrow I’m going to a fruit school where I shall meet Kasey the Kiwi.
I’m walking home with Mr. Abs the Crab. I really hope I don’t see Abdul the Camel because he’s really mean.
Donoughmore NS, 3rd,4th,5th and 6th class, County Wicklow, 24 September 2019
One day Jimmy was doing the silage, and his friend Bobby came over and started jumping in it.
Jimmy jumps out of the tractor and says “Get back into the digger and stop jumping on the silage”.
Loads of Townies from Baltinglass came over and said “Let’s blow all our silage away with our leaf blowers”.
St Philip Senior National School Clonsilla, Dublin 15, 4th Class, 24 September 2019
Patricia the Cow and Billy Bob Joe went on a walk to eat sandwiches.
They went to the forest. They wanted to write jokes.
John the Wizard had given them three wishes.
St Fiachra’s Senior National School, 6th Class, 23rd September 2019
There once was a scrunchie named Hammy. She was a beautiful, vibrant red.
Hammy lived on VSCO Island.
She had a best friend called AndI-Oop, who was a green and blue hydro-flask with turtles on her.
St. Joseph’s NS, Arklow, 5th class, County Wicklow, 19th September 2019
What doin?
My name is Sacky the Blob. I am very slimy and sticky. I want a chocolate-filled doughnut.
Yesterday I went on Sinder to find a girlfriend.
Scoil Assaim Boys National School, Raheny, 5th Class, 19 September 2019
Once upon a time there was a turtle named Michael. He lived on a deserted island for half his life.
One day, a wave came and took Michael away. The wave hit the side of a cargo ship.
Michael the turtle fell into a box on the ship, which was heading for New York port.
St. Colmcille NS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 18th September 2019
Once upon a time there was a girl called Goth girl who lived in the woods. Her house was all black and she didn’t have any electricity or internet.
One day she went out into the woods and found a fairy who didn’t like goodness either.
“Please can I have a black gem?” asked Goth girl.
Central Model Senior School, Dublin 1, 3rd Class, 18th September 2019
There was a man called Mr Grumpy Head.
Mr Grumpy Head was walking in the park. He was the meanest man in the world. He was thinking about how he could rule the world.
Every time Mr Grumpy Head passed someone, he would push them or call them bad names.
His best friend - Mr Not Grumpy - told him, “Don’t do that. That’s too rude.”
St Thomas SNS, 4th class, County Wicklow, 24th January 2018
In the woods in Neverland where the trees were made of cotton candy and the grass was chocolate, there was a unicorn called Curls.
She was half human half unicorn and she had a brother called Bibbly Bob.
She also had an evil step brother called Fred the evil pony.
Sacred Heart JNS, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 23rd January 2018
Long, long ago, in a forest in Candyland lived a fairy called Pete.
He was blown away by a storm, and lost his magic ring, and the feathers from one wing.
He was scared, because he lost his family in the storm. He was worried.
Greystones ETNS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 18th January 2018
SUDDENLY, there was a fire by the That tree, in Duckland.
Everyone decided to jump into the pond. Bill, the fireman sheep jumped out of his bed.
He could see the fire from his window. He put on his fireman’s hat, got into his Lamborghini fire truck and saved the day.
St Fergal’s NS, 4th class, County Wicklow, 16th January 2018
Once upon a time there was a fish called Poofer who lived under the sea of North Korea.
Poofer was bullied every day he went to school.
One day he was sick of being bullied, so he decided to learn karate.
St Coen’s N.S. 4th Class, County Wicklow, 11th January 2018
My name is Jimmy. I am an Octocorn. I’m a very bold Octocorn. I live in the sea. I am 50 years old.
I feel bored living in the Pacific Ocean, and I’m tired of swimming away from Tim the shark all the time!
I can go onto land but I can’t stay there for long because I have gills.
Wicklow Montessori School, 4th, 5th and 6th class, 10th January, 2018
The wind blew down the dark alleyway. Five years ago there once was a chicken called Caw-Caw.
He would wait until you slept and then creep into your room. He would then caw his loudest to wake everyone up in their room.
One night he went into an angry granddad’s room who chopped his head off!
St Coens National School, 3rd Class, County Wicklow, 09 January 2018
Once upon a time there was a human called John, who was a rock picker. His dream was to become a billionaire.
John’s greatest fear was a monster called Goro. Goro was big and tall, wore ancient armour and breathed fire!
One day John went to the beach and started picking up rocks that he liked. He worked for a man called Mr Kava.
Wicklow Educate Together National School, 4th class, 21st December 2017
Once upon a time the story took place in the city of Old Screaming Monkeys.
Jeff the dragon lived in an apartment (he was very, very rich) and he decided to buy himself a Jacuzzi.
He had a pet llama. One day Jeff sat on a chair that was covered in nuclear waste.
St Coens NS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 20th December 2017
Once there was a man called Bob the soup maker and his greatest wish was to become the Manager of a famous restaurant.
But the owner of the restaurant, the Chicken Wing Monster, wouldn’t let him.
Bob would not stand up to him because of his evil side kick, Bouncing Betty, the clown.
Jonathan Swift NS, 3rd-6th class, County Wicklow, 19th December 2017
In the world of myths and legends lived Bozo the horse.
It was a calm, warm day when Bozo went to see his friend Turkey the pony.
“Don’t say I’m small, I’m tall!” said Turkey frustratedly.
St Andrew’s NS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 7th December 2017
Once upon a time a forest girl went on an adventure in a new part of the forest.
There was a poacher who went out into the forest on the same day.
Forest girl fell out of a tree onto the poacher’s back.
St Mary’s NS, Tallaght, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 6th December 2017
Once upon a time there was a fairy called Chocolate. She was very shy and she wanted to make some new friends.
She only had one friend called Sprinkle Boxer and she was shy too.
Sprinkle’s biggest fear was Giants.
Scoil Cholmcille, 4th class, County Wicklow, 5th December 2017
Once upon a time in an evil kingdom, called Evil Land, lived Clauser the Evil Elf on the Shelf.
He always dreamed of taking another elf’s happiness so he could be happy himself.
Seven years ago when he was being made, Santa made a mistake that made him evil and unhappy.
Scoil Chualann, 5th class, County Wicklow, 29th November 2017
Once upon a time there was a rubber hose called Borris Ink…
On 4th July, 1984 I was being used to hose down a bonfire. I was bored and lonely. Suddenly I caught fire... , oh the irony!!
I was burnt and alone until I met Drippy, the watering can and she put me out.
St Patricks NS, Greystones, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 28 November 2017
Once upon a time, in a far away land, lived a reindeer called Hunter.
Hunter’s best friend was Tommy the turtle.
One day, they were playing hide and seek in a cinema.
Wicklow ETNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 23rd November 2017
Santa said to his friend Rudolph the huskie:
“I hope my worst fear doesn’t come true today.
The thing is- I’ve been doing odd things lately.
Ballyroan BNS, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 22nd November 2017
In the arctic, there lived a polar penguin called Johnny.
He lived peacefully with his mum and dad and his best friend, Jeff, a piece of grass.
His mum was a penguin and his dad was a polar bear!
Bray School Project, 5th Class, County Wicklow, 16th November 2017
One day Betsy was locked inside the gate in Saran Wood. Evelyn’s evil henchwoman Gertrude threw him in.
Then Jimmy the Marshmallow opened the back exit using his magic powers.
Betsy said ‘Why thank you Jimmy the Marshmallow’.
St Patrick’s NS, Glencullen, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 15th November 2017
Once upon a time there was a beautiful land that had a big fluffy castle that everyone lived in.
One day, Bob the pebble, decided to go down to the mainland.
There he met Fireball, the big rainbow dragon.
Sacred Heart SNS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 14th November 2017
There was a placed called La La Land where a unicorn called ‘Cobby’ lived.
His friend Benny the bear lived next door. Benny loved corn so much he’d eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner.
There was a man who hated unicorns called Mr. Corney the unicorn beater.
St Coen’s NS, 6th class, County Wicklow, 9th November 2017
It was time for Jason to get up for school. Even though he hated school he still had to go to school.
He was nervous as it was a new school and it was his first day.
He walked to school and met his best friend Albert half-way there.
Blessington ETNS, 4th-6th class,County Wicklow, 8th November 2017
It all started one day in Jim’s giant vault. He had been watching his favourite TV show “Runge McDuck” the night before as he had so much money he could afford to make his own television show.
After Runge McDuck was over he had seen some shadows. He was checking to see if his money was still there after seeing them.
As he turned around he knocked Anthony, his favourite ketchup bottle on the ground and to his horror, he broke!
Delgany NS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 07 November 2017
One day, Piff the Pufferfish was sorting through his hats.
He was in the sea dump, at the end of the coral reef.
He realised he had lost his beautiful, brilliant, majestic fedora.
St Kevin’s NS, Tarahill, 5th class, County Wicklow, 26th October 2017
HOBO Joe cowered in his box from the rain, in the second biggest city in Jamaica.
Joe and Strudel the rabbit were in the back streets of Kevinopolis. They were cold in the rain.
“I have a bad feeling,” says Strudel.
Our Lady of Wayside, County Wicklow, 24 October 2017
One time there was a very young pigeon called Stephen. He was pretending to have a shower because he HATED cleaning homself but his mum said he had to be clean.
In the shower he found a button that, when he pressed it, opened up a secret passage-way.
The passage led into a secret lair, where there was a majestic, golden haired donkey, holding a potion.
St. Andrew’s N.S. 4th Class, County Wicklow, 19th October 2017
Once upon a time there was a chocolate pig named Larry, who lived in Chocolate ville with his best friend, the mutated burger man called Burger-Made-Of-Fries.
The chocolate king was trying to find a NEW king.
Larry was the first in line to visit the king with his ukulele, because he wanted to show the king how talented he was and how good a king he would be.
St. Rose’s N.S. 4th Class, County Wicklow, 18th October 2017
Once upon a time there was a shark , with crocodile feet and a hawk’s head called Snatcher. He lived on a farm.
One day he went down town and he met a big potato that looked like a butt! The potato’s name was Axepert.
They went to McDonalds and met Ronald McDonald who threw spiders at them with a spider gun.
Bray School Project, 6th class, County Wicklow,12th October 2017
Once upon a time in a castle under the sea lived Jampson the potato with his best friend, Bill the cheese grater.
It was a pretty legitimate day but then suddenly, in Tesco-Under-The-Sea, he bumped into an asthmatic elderly woman, called Paula.
He screamed, “Ahh, an elderly asthmatic woman”, and turned around to run away, but right in front of his eyes was Bill, lying on the ground, asleep, with his pet, Patrick the pig.
Donoughmore NS, 5th and 6th class, County Wicklow, 11th October 2017
Billy was riding his bike down a narrow forest path with his pellet gun.
He arrived at an old wrecked cottage where his best friend Timothy the flower pot lived.
“Hey Timothy” said Billy, but the Flower pot just shrugged and didn’t reply.
Scoil Cholmcille S.N.S. Ballybrack, 6th class, County Wicklow 10th October 2017
In the North Pole, Timothy Cricket was very sad because the Pumpkin Tree had died.
When the Pumpkin Tree died Halloween was done forever. Then he met a person who was just as sad as him.
Santa Claus, his best friend, also wanted to save Halloween.
Scoil Naomh Bride, 4th, 5th and 6th class County Wicklow, 5th October 2017
ONCE upon a time there was a unicorn wizard called Thompson; his greatest wish was to own a mini pet unicorn.
His only friend, was Steve the horse.
They lived in an old house in Knockananna, China. It was upside down.
Kilcoole NS, 6th Class, County Wicklow, 28th September 2017
Once upon a time there was a pickle called Paul the Pickle.
He lived in a universe called ‘The Kitchen’.
Every night strange creatures would sneak into the kitchen and cook chicken wings.
Ballyroan BNS, 3rd Class, County Wicklow, 27th September 2017
“Can I go to the toilet?” Speeder Man asked.
He went into the toilet and felt something bite him.
The next day when he was hanging out with his girlfriend in The Yellow House, he saw a wall and wanted to climb it.
Lacken NS, 5th / 6th Class, County Wicklow, 26th September 2017
It was a rainy evening and Skirt and Fred were planning to go to the movies.
Then their enemy John the Crow pooped on their heads.
“I am going to bring you on the Jeremy Kyle Show” said Skirt the Sloth.
Kilcoole NS, 6th Class, County Wicklow, 21st September 2017
One sunny and blue afternoon, Frank the Shark ate a person.
Ten minutes later his friend Johnny the Dragon came to meet him on the beach.
They had a deep conversation about life and what they wanted to do in the future.
Lacken NS, 3rd and 4th class, County Wicklow, 20th September 2017
Mrs. Banankie was walking in a forest one day, when Tamu the monkey jumped out of a bush.
She was walking to the Doctor’s because she had rottenitus, and felt rotten!
Tamu followed Mrs. Banankie to the Doctors.
St Fergal’s NS, Bray, 3rd class, County Wicklow,19th September 2017
Super Brain was very rich, lived in the White House and he owned a green Lamborghini and a white Audi R8.
One day Super Brain and his best friend Body Boy were in their bedroom when a clown came in.
“Surprise surprise” said the clown, “let’s have a birthday”.
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.
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.
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.
