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.
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Scoil Náisiúnta Bhriocáin, An Gort Mór, Ros Muc, Rang 3,4,5,6, Co. na Gaillimhe, 25 Deireadh Fómhair 2019
Tús an tséasúir cispheile a bhí ann. Bhí Fiachra agus Seánín Dána ag imirt cispheile i gclós na scoile. Dúirt Seánín le Fiachra, “Gabh isteach sa scoil ar fhaitíos go mbéarfaí orainn, níl cead againn a bheith anseo!”
Dúirt Fiachra, “Caithfidh mé imeacht, is gearr go mbeidh mo Mhama réidh ag siopadóireacht Tigh Mháille.”
Powerscourt national school 3rd and 4th class, County Wicklow 24/10/2019
Cubeboy was on a boat being driven by Pilot cucumber towards Antarctica.
However, on route in the Atlantic ocean the ship makes a mysteries turn to a canyon filled with hot fudge sauce.
Cubeboy is getting very suspicious because he’s going somewhere he had not intended: the dessert desert.
St Fiachra’s Junior National School, Artane, 2nd Class, 24th October 2019
One day Candy went out to play a game of football. Suddenly, Fluffy the Cat budged into the field and the game was full. Candy couldn’t play anymore.
When Candy went out of the field, Pokemon catchers caught her in a Pokeball.
It was too dark and Candy was terrified.
Camden Square Play Centre, Date: 23-10-2019
Mimi was walking in the forest until she saw a pig and then they became best friends. The pig was blue and was called piglet.
They went back to the farm and Mimi the cat got stuck in the window. A metal piece of scaffolding fell on her head and knocked her out. Piglet started running around oinking for help.
Suddenly, Buster the Dog came and piglet said, “Take my friend to Jake the Dog and Finn the human Doctors.”
Assumption Senior Primary School, Walkinstown, 5th Class, 23 October 2019
Hi, my name is Sour Cracker and I’m going to be telling you the story of my life.
It all started when there was a sign hanging up around town that said:
DO YOU WANT TO DO STUFF THAT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE?
St Fergal’s, 5th class County Wicklow, 23 October 2019
One day there was a turtle who was looking for his parents on the beach.
Sheldon was his name. Nearby was a shoe. It was red with white laces, very old and broken down and smelly.
“Why are you on the beach?” the shoe asked “and what are you looking for?” “I’m looking for my mum and dad.”
Senior Infants, St John the Baptist IGS, 22 October 2019
St Attracta’s National School. 2nd Class, county Wicklow, 22 October 2019
Once upon a time there was a unicorn called Furball and his best friend Guts the Zombie Pumpkin.
They were going Trick-or-Treating. One of the houses that they passed was so scary that their eyes nearly popped out of their heads.
They walked up to the house and a strange creature popped up.
Togher Girls NS, 6th Class, County Cork, 22 October 2019
One day at the park, on a spooky, scary Saturday, Jack was out with his friend James the silly boy.
He was riding his scooter and fell on his head. James then called Jacks mom.
After a while, his mom got cranky. She told him off and confiscated his scooter.
Lucan Educate Together National School, 6th Class, 22nd of October 2019
Phile the Goat Person is eating non-spicy chicken tenders.
He’s sad because he can’t eat spicy chicken tenders.
Phile has to race a snail to get a bowl of spicy chicken tenders.
North Dublin National School Project, Glasnevin, 6th class, 21st October 2019
Once upon a time there was a penguin called Mildred who lived in an icy, icy, icy, icy, land.
Mildred was eating waffles with their best friend Felisha the icy cactus.
But then Johnny the sloth came and took their waffles and they were having none of it.
St Michaels Boys NS, 5th Class, County Longford, 21st Oct 2019
One day in Las Vegas Jimmy the dog was doing exercise with his owner. Then his wife told him not to go outside but to mind the children.
His wife Jackie wanted him to mind the children and Devon the chicken they had adopted as a chick who was now his best friend.
Everyone realised she had joined the FBI. He saw her on a mission on TV.
Scoil Realt Na Mara, Kilkee 5th & 6th Class, County Clare
Once upon a time Philipape the Fish flew out of the toilet and got stuck onto Bob the Light bulb.
Bob swung and crashed against the wall and Philipape caught him.
“What a bright idea!” Philipape said.
Scoil Mhuire, Coolcotts Coolcott’s Ln, Townparks 5th Class, 18th October 2019
Mr and Mrs Bouncyshoes are very good friends.
They like having fun in space. .......
14 million years ago Uranus was born and Mrs. Bouncyshoes was petrified.
St. Iberius National School, Davitt Road, Wexford, 2nd Class/3rd Class
Once upon a time there was a Great White Shark named Scuba.
He had a sidekick called Searock. Searock was an Atlantic monster.
They were in the Atlantic Ocean and they met hunters.
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.
WETNS , 2nd class, County Wicklow, 16th March 2017
James was a boy who was 9 years old and lives in Wicklow.
His greatest fear was dragons.
He liked to go to the park on his scooter with his friend Liam.
Brittas Bay NS, 4th class, County Wicklow, 15th March 2017
One day, Aliana Flame was walking through the woods, with her pet wolf, Nom-nom when another wolf jumped out and then ran away in five seconds.
Her eyes followed the wolf and then she saw the wolf fall off a bridge.
Part of Aliana wanted to see if the wolf was ok and another part thought it might be part of a trap.
Nun’s Cross NS, 1st class, County Wicklow, 14th March 2017
Once upon a time there was a pig called Mr. Pig.
He was really messy and dirty.
His favourite wish was to play for Man United.
St. Brigids National School, County Wicklow, 2nd 3rd and 4th Class 09 March 2017
Once upon a time George the walking talking orange fell off the counter.
Bob, the apple on the counter, pushed him over.
George was rolling over on the kitchen floor and then he saw the family dog, Billy.
Brittas Bay National School, County Wicklow, 3rd class, 08 March 2017
Once upon a time there was a big fat flying pig called Rashers and his best friend Milky Way the cow.
Even though Milky Way was Rasher’s best friend he always tried to eat him.
Milky Way’s father is called Steaky and he wants to eliminate pigs from the world.
St. Mary’s JNS, Blessington, County Wicklow, 2nd Class, 07 March 2017
Once upon a time there was an agent called Mack Mc Trigger and he had a pistol in his hand.
Mack Mc Trigger’s greatest wish was to be able to teleport.
His arch nemesis James Blond was able to teleport and he was a better agent than Mack.
St. Brigids, County Wicklow, 1st and 2nd class, 02 March 2017
Once upon a time there was a really good footballer called Alex.
He wanted to win the world cup.
He woke up in his bedroom and went to his brothers Ross’s house.
Brittas Bay National School, County Wicklow, 6th class, 01 March 2017
ONCE upon a time there was a girl called Shaníqwa Awqínash.
Her best friend’s name was Erodos.
His name was Erodos because, ever since he fell while running from his brother and his friend, he has accidentally said erodosaclidus – at the end of every sentence.
Wicklow ETNS, 3rd class, 28 February 2017
Once upon a time there was a robot unicorn called Robbie.
His greatest wish, more than anything was to have a magical flying toilet.
His best friend was named Shark Lord: he was a kid who could turn into a shark.
Jonathan Swift National School, County Wicklow, 16 February 2017
Once upon a time there was a swan called Heather.
Her best friend, Hilda, was always full of bravery but Heather was always scared of everything.
One day Ziddea the witch was in the sky flying above their heads.
Scoil Cholmcille, Ballybrack, County Wicklow, 3rd class, 15th February 2017
Once upon a time there was a troll called Lady Glitter Sparkles. Her best friend ever was Chocolate Muffin Man.
One day she woke up with sparkles and decided she was going to try to turn everyone into her troll army.
She lived in a faraway Candy Land.
Our Lady of the Wayside, Kilternan, County Wicklow, 6th Class, 14 February 2017
Chang How stepped out of the noodle shop looking for the legendary golden bowl of egg fried rice.
Dan came up and hit him aggressively.
Chang’s best friend Son the clown tackled Dan to the ground.
St Andrew’s NS, Bray, County Wicklow, 3rd Class, 8th February 2017
Once in a land faraway, in the world of Fat, there was no exercise and there lived a King called Jimbo Fat Man, short for Fatticus.
One day he got blanked out of being King because of some idle baby who framed him for the crime of exercise.
The baby’s name was Little Chubby.
Wicklow ETNS, 6th class, County Wicklow, 07 February 2017
Super Zero woke up to Genward the Llama-corn bursting through the window.
Genward started shouting at Super Zero
“Get out of your pyjamas!” Genward was really excited about his new sneakers.
Scoil Cholmcille Ballybrack, County Wicklow, 3rd class, 02 February 2017
Once upon a time, there was a dog called Roman. But Roman lost his family.
His family were worried about him. Roman was in the house alone when a grown-up boy came to take him away.
The boy brought him to his house and kept him there, in prison.
Kilcoole Primary School, County Wicklow, 6th Class, 01 February 2017
My name is Penelope and this is how my life began…
One day in my school, Blobwarts, a new boy came into class. It was Blob Marley, my best friend.
He had finally transferred over to my school from the Y-men academy.
Our Lady of the Wayside, Kilternan, County Wiclow, 31 January 2017
It was a glum and wet day in the centre of China, and a bully had just chased Da-kumi.
Since it was so dark, Da-kumi asked his friend, Jimothy the Rat who had radioactive powers, to glow.
Jimothy had low batteries, though, so couldn’t glow.
Kilcoole Primary School, County Wicklow, 6th Class 26 January 2017
Once upon a time, when the world was ruled by man-eating dinosaurs, Fozzy and Gizmo went to Pizza Hut.
Soon the city is going to be taken over by crocodiles.
It started raining headless chickens.
St. Fergal’s, 5th Class, County Wicklow, 18 January 2017
Kevin the uni-chicken went to KFC and met his friend Barbara the spying fly.
“Why are we here?” Kevin asked Barbara.
Barbara said, “Because your old friend Porky from the farmyard died here. We’re here for his funeral.”
St. Mary’s/St. Gerard’s N.S. County Wicklow, 4th Class 17 January 2017
There once was a pig called Gizmo, whose greatest wish was some pink underwear.
He was on his way to the shop when he passed the butcher’s.
Bob the Butcher came out with a knife.
St Andrew’s NS, Bray, County Wicklow 2nd Class, 7th December 2016
Once upon a time there was a flying cub lion with angel wings. He was called Tony.
Tony had a best friend who was Joe, the flying piece of bacon.
One day, Tony went to Tesco’s to buy some bacon to feed to Joe.
Wicklow ETNS, County Wicklow, 4th class, 06 December 2016
Once upon a time there was a man called Mr. Wiggle Moustache who lived in a cottage in the woods.
He lived with his best friend Jeff the cool footballer.
He lived in a forest on top of a rainbow where there were pink fluffy unicorns dancing on it.
St. Brigids National School, Greystones, County Wicklow, 5th Class, 30 November 2016
Running through the woods was a mysterious figure… It was wondering how to make its moustache bigger!
Coming out of the woods you could see his shiny rainbow horn.
His name was Gizmo, a pig unicorn.
Jonathan Swift NS, Dunlavin, County Wicklow, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th, 24 November 2016
Clyde the Kitten is in the street feeling lonely and wishing for a family.
He sees someone eating a hot-dog so jumps up to get the hot-dog off him.
The hot-dog turns out to be magical and it teleports Clyde to the Candy Kingdom.
St Andrew’s NS, County Wicklow, 5th Class, 23rd November 2016
In a little cottage, in a really deep forest in Co. Wicklow, Alisia Crotchet came over and then she blew up the cottage.
She blew up the house and then Paddy the Troll, from a different part of the forest, saw the smoke rising; he went over to see what had gone wrong.
When he went over he saw a dead body lying on the floor.
Blessington no 1 NS, County Wicklow, 5th & 6th Class, 22nd November 2016
As Dave left the room he realised he had to go to the shop because he had run out of peanuts.
When he was in the shop he saw a magazine with the moon on it and thought it was pretty.
He realised he forgot his wallet and he had to go back home.
Wicklow ETNS, 4th Class, 17th November 2016
“Oh, Oh! Spagetti-o,” said Jay as he got out of bed to go to school. Jay heard fire sirens.
He peeked out the window and saw smoke coming from the direction of his school; his school was on fire!
He looked over and immediately thought to himself that a villain called Black Skull was burning down the school.
St Patrick’s NS, Glencullen, County Wicklow, 5th Class, 16th November 2016
Part I: The adventure of Murf and Marty
Once upon a time there was a sheep and his name was Murf.
He lived in The Burrow with his best friend Marty, the black sheep.
Bray School Project, County Wiclow, 4th Class, 15th November 2016
Once upon a time there was a unicorn called Bob and his best friend was called Jeff The Pig.
They lived in a world not far away called Uni-Rainbow.
There was an evil Queen called Eibhlinn who ruled Uni-Rainbow and many other countries.
Bray School Project, County Wicklow, 6th Class, 10th November 2016
One night, Jovan broke out of the zoo and became a free gorilla.
He grabbed hold of the bars and ripped them off until there was only two remaining, then ran off into the night looking for Paddy the monster potato.
He wanted to kill the potato because he was mean: Paddy had been mean to him in the past.
Wicklow ETNS, 5th Class, 9th November 2016
Today Donald Truff became president of Alibanana.
He quit his job as an Oompa Loompa in the chocolate factory and went on the news in the capital city, Banana, to say what he wanted to do with Alibanana.
He got lost on his way back home and fell into a hole.
Blessington ETNS, County Wicklow, 4th– 6th Class 08 November 2016
“I don’t want to go in there,” Philip shouted.
The man was pulling him into the orphanage after seeing Philip steal some bread.
Philip looked up at the great big building in front of him, and shuddered in fear.
Delgany NS, County Wicklow,5th Class, 27 October 2016
Harambe the gorilla wakes up with clowns outside his cage, and he starts going crazy.
Furry Murray is still asleep and does not realise that the clowns are outside.
Harambe was so scared and angry that he starts throwing things around like crazy.
St Andrews, Bray, County Wicklow, 4th Class, 26 October 2016
One day Kevin went to the bouncy castle in the land of string cheese with Gerry the Unicorn.
When they were on their way back in Gerry’s Flying Rainbow Farting Lamborghini, they saw Donald Dump on his big floating wall.
“Time to eat a string cheese,” said Kevin.
Bray School Project, County Wicklow, 3rd Class, 25 October, 2016
Once upon a time there was a zebra called Zappy who lived in a galaxy nobody knew. Then she went to earth to go trick-or-treating.
She went to someone’s house and they kicked her out because she wasn’t a human and they didn’t want a zebra in their house.
She felt lonely and sad.
Gorey ETNS, County Wicklow, 5th/6th Class, 20 October 2016
Jackson the Viking found ultra- armour that was pink, and a sponge pan man.
But when he turned around to leave, there was somebody standing there calmly and silently.
Jackson knew who this person was.
St Patrick’s NS, Glencullen, County Wicklow, 4th Class, 18 October 2016
Another day in Burger City.
Burger Man and French Fry Guy are working in Burger Prince. All of a sudden, Ketchup the cowboy comes in on straw.
He ducked behind the counter and says: “Ah ha! We meet again,” while stroking his cheese cat.
Powerscourt NS, County Wicklow, 3rd/4th Class, 13th October 2016
Ziggy Wiggler was at school one day. He was in class, wishing for a pink, fluffy unicorn; his best friend, Candyfloss, WAS a pink, fluffy unicorn, but she was on holidays in Fuf-land, so Ziggy-Wiggler was lonely.
Just then, a terrible thought came to him: his Granny!!
Blessington No 1 School, County Wicklow, 3rd Class, 12 October 2016
One day Super Pizza and Geoffrey the Potato were walking along the street. Geoffrey stepped in some bubble-gum.
“Oh No! I’ve ruined my flavouring” Geoffrey said.
“Don’t worry I’ll help!” shouted Super Pizza.
Bray School Project, County Wicklow, 5th Class, 11th October 2016
Once upon a time, Andy was born.
He was born a butterfly and became a ninja. In school he got picked on for being a giant butterfly.
One day, he started working in Dubray books.
