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 Mhuire Agus Eoin 3rd Cork
Once there was a monkey all alone in the jungle and the monkey's name was Molly.
Then one day a giraffe came to the jumgle. His name was Gerry.
Gerry is really tall and his name is Gerry and he has lots of friends.
By Carter, age 7 - Co. Down.
There was a roller blades called Carter, they were green with fire logs on the side.
They could fly very high in the sky but they couldn't roller skate very fast.
Their greatest wish was to win an Olympic medal.
Backstage Young Curators Program, Longford, 10 June 2020
Once there lived a Tasmanian Devil called Tara. She was very evil.
Tara is hiding away in Africa, because all the animals in Tasmania kicked her out.
In Africa, all the animals and pets are outside because it’s so hot, so Tara is able to kill a few other animals.
By Noah, Age 8, Carlow
Once upon a time there was a puppy called Max.
He was five months old and was white with ginger spots. Max was a happy and friendly puppy but sometimes he was a bit silly.
His owner was a scientist.
By Ryan, age 9 – Co. Kildare
Hello, my name is Ryan and I think it is outrageous that diesel cars were ever made. They produce emissions, they use fossil fuels and they negatively affect the environment.
Firstly, diesel emissions contribute to the development of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory health effects, the pollution of air, water and soil, reductions in visibility and global climate change.
By Kora, age 8 - Belfast
Sophia was picking flowers in a beautiful farm and singing to the animals on the farm. Her best friend was called Denny the sausage dog. She had a secret admirer who watched her from a distance as she sang to the animals. His name was Conor.
One day Conor was very brave and visited the farm to talk to the girl he had watched for so long. After a week or so of Conor visiting Sophia, they became very close. However, the evil Maritha was watching their love grow and became very jealous of the beautiful Sophia and her new friend.
By Kyle, Age 9 – Co. Meath
One day Stan was driving and he found a bird on the road whose wings were not working so Stan brought it back to his house.
He used an old box to make a home for the injured bird and put some bread and water in it.
After a few days, the bird got better and could now fly. The bird flew onto Stan’s head and flew away.
Mahi Panguluru, age 11, Co. Dublin
People say "you're good at art" you should be an artist someday
My brain starts thinking excessively and I don't know what to say
Right now, there's Coronavirus but how am I to know. What the future holds for me I don't know where to go
Conor, Rang a 2, Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa, Co. Lú.
Le Kate Kennington, aois 7, Gaelscoil Osraí, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Scríofa ag Diarmuid, Rang 2
Roghnaigh and t-uachtarán Micheal D. Higgins mé le turas a thógáil chomh fada leis an bplainéad Mars. Bhí mé ag dul ar an turas le séisear spásaire eile. Bhí tús curtha leis an gcomhaireamh síos 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 éirí ó thalamh!!!
Bhí an cúrsa socraithe againn do Mars ach bhí mífheidhmiú ann. Chuireamar ár roicéad i dtír ar phláinéid aisteach agus an t-aon rud a bhí muid in ann a fheicéil ná muca.
ó Diarmuid, Aois 9, Co. Roscomáin
Fadó , fadó bhí frog beag bídeach ann darbh ainm Jim-Jim. Bhí Jim Jim ag iarraidh dul go dtí Hawaii. Bhí sé ag iarraidh dul ansin mar bhí an ghrian i gcónaí ag scoilteadh na gcloch i Hawaii de réir na scéalta a bhí cloiste aige. Bhí fadhb amháin ag Jim-Jim áfach. Níor thaitin sé leis a bheith ag eitilt ar eitleán.
Bhí cara amháin ag Jim-Jim. Seanfhear a bhí ann darbh ainm Frainc. Fear stuama a bhí ann. Lá amháin chuaigh Jim-Jim chuig Frainc agus chuir sé ceist air. “
By Siún, age 6 - Co. Phort Láirge
By Cillian Ó Tuathaigh, 12 Co. Phort Láirge
One day, Jason was sitting at his desk at school when the teacher made an announcement that would change his life.
“Class, I think you’ll want to hear this.” He was tuned in on the radio to a broadcast by Leo Varadkar.
“Today we will be shutting schools down for a period of time that could extend to beyond the school year due to Covid-19,” announced Leo, “We will advise people on staying at home and washing their hands frequently.”
ó Chormac, Aois 11, Co. Roscomáin
Fadó, fadó bhí liathróid ann. Bob an t-ainm a bhí ar an liathróid. Bhí sé ag iarraidh óir. Bhí sé beo bocht. Níor thaitin ceol ar chor ar bith leis. Aon am a chuala sé ceol ní raibh sé in ann bogadh. Lá amháin bhuail sé lena chara Mixie. Bhí Mixie ag bogadh chomh mall le sloth mar pheann luaidhe a bhí ann.
“Tá plean agam,” a scread Bob in ard a chinn is a ghutha, “plean chun a bheith chomh saibhir le rí”. “Cad é?” a cheistigh Mixie. “ Tá mé chun …..”
By Lauren Lalor, age 11 - Cork
I was lucky that I lived by the sea. It meant I could be a schoolgirl by day and a mermaid at night.
Nobody would believe me if I told them about my life under the water with the jellyfish, Dorky the seahorse, Jim the Shark, Rory the Crab. My whole gang were down there, my underwater family.
By Jake Murray, Donegal age 12
Once upon a time there was three brother quarks, Jake, Jamie and Luke.
They were going on a trip to their favourite place in the whole world, the Large Hadron Collider. They were entering a competition to be smashed there. They were all so excited but,none more so than Jake. He was so excited that he could be famous just like his hero Stephen Quirking.
So, when they arrived, Jake, Jamie and Luke unpacked their stuff at the hotel and went off.
For the past few days, no schoolwork has come through for my siblings. So my mum had this “genius” idea that I could actually “teach” my them.
At first I thought it was a good idea because I didn’t have anything better to do (except schoolwork) and my mum said she would pay me, so I was all set. But when it came to actually “teach” them, things turned out not the way I wanted it to.
By Michael Delaney
Chapter 1: A Dog's Dinner
Boom! There I was in the Smiley Faces care home with all the other orphans, scrubbing the master’s dishes. I was with my friends, Marvin and Patrick.
“Did you ever know your parents?” Patrick questioned.
“No, my only relatives live in South Africa…I wish I lived with them” I said wistfully
By Juliette Whitty age 9, County Kildare
One fine day a girl named Milly woke up in the basement of her house, because that was her room. It was cold, dark and damp with no lovely pictures on the walls or even have bright pretty curtains, as what would be the point of that without a window for them to be placed?
Milly’s parents were horrid to her, they made her home-school herself, not let her play with anyone or anything.
Based on the novel Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
By Ciara, age 12 – Co. Dublin
I remember the day I was minted like it was yesterday. The metal stamps crushed my nickel brass outer ring and my cupronickel middle together, while simultaneously marking my front with the 1 euro symbol and my back with the year 2010 and an Irish hunter horse and foal - a limited release commemorative design - and poof! I was formed.
By Darragh, age 8 - Dublin
1: Bully Attack
Once I was thinking of flying aircrafts, so I started building aircrafts.
But these kids started to bully me so I made a friend. That night I made a trap in the bush that they were always bullying us in.
By Maria, age 11 – Dublin
Waking up is difficult to do, especially when there’s a troubling task ahead. It’s a constant obstacle. So it was with trepidation that I awoke that morning. I got up, changed and entered the living room.
Mother was frying eggs as Sandy sat beside her. Mother turned and dropped an egg.
“Sylvia…” she muttered, tossing me sausages. Worry crossed her face.
By Hannah age 11, Dublin
“Oh no! The humans are coming to cuddle us!” I squeaked as Fluffy hid in the hidey hole.
“Come on, Fluffy,” said Tom, trying to coax her out.
“Come on, Sparkster!” Hannah cried.
By Hanna, age 11 – Co. Kilkenny
Once upon a time in a faraway land lived a boy named Zimbab.
Zimbab was only a young boy of the age of five when his dad died in a war in 1897. Since his dad’s passing, he had lived with his mam Maria.
They live in a small mud hut just outside a village in Gleaja.
Astrid, age 9 – Dublin
“Boom!” said Lilly, moving her piece on the board. “Audrey?! It’s your turn!”
“W-What? Oh.”
“You okay?”
By Roisin Hensman – age 9 – Co. Wexford
As these two dogs,
Each other’s friend,
Their friendship would never come to an end.
By Roisin, age 9 – Co. Wexford
The bees need the trees,
And the weeds need seeds,
Protect the bees,
By Roisin, age 9 – Co. Wexford
My dog’s ears blowing in the wind,
Many a time he had sinned,
Stealing my lunch,
By Darragh, age 8
We are on lockdown
It gives me a frown
It brings me down.
By Evie, age 10 – Co. Meath
CHAPTER ONE
It was Monday evening and Quinn was playing with her dog Sally in the back garden.
Quinn's mum came out and asked "Em, darling Quinn, would you mind doing your..." She hesitated. "....homework?"
"What did you ask me!?" Quinn replied in a very scared voice.
By Olivia, age 10 – Dublin
Hi, I am a polar bear. Today another icecap melted and destroyed my home.
I will now tell you how it happened: It was Friday afternoon. My mother told me and my brother to go and catch some fish for supper.
We went down to the Arctic Ocean to catch some salmon or - if we were lucky - a seal or walrus (they are my favourites).
By Lucy, age 8 – Co. Waterford
Early on Easter Sunday morning, the Easter Bunny left Easter eggs all the way up Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo.
The Easter Bunny drew a map of where all the Easter eggs were hidden.
The Easter Bunny dropped a copy of the map and a leprechaun found it.
By Caoimhe, age 11 – Co. Fermanagh
One day Lisa and Daisy were at the beach chilling out. Lisa was Daisy’s best friend. Lisa was super sporty - she had come first in every race on Sports Day, she was captain of the school football team and was always chosen first for everything…but her favourite sport was swimming.
Daisy was Lisa’s best friend. She had a passion for art – especially drawing and designing clothes.
By Erin, age 8 – Co. Dublin
Chapter 1
Finding Out The News
Once there were two children called Ciara and Conor. They both lived with their mum and dad. Their mum's name was Mary and their dad's name was Kevin.
One day, Ciara and Conor were on their way to school and they saw a poster saying:
"Selfie Contest on Sunday at 12 o’clock in the afternoon!
By Olivia, age 10 – Dublin
Simon was a little boy aged twelve. He absolutely loved space. When he was in bed, Simon would dream of going to space in an enormous rocket. His favourite movie was any type of sci-fi movie, he had Space Invaders birthdays, space-related Christmas presents. In short, everything had a bit of space-related things in it.
Our story begins when Simon got a scholarship to be the first ever kid in space. Simon was over the moon, the day he said his goodbyes to his family and friends and set out on his journey to NASA.
By Tom, age 8, Dublin
One day there was a nine year old boy called Phil who lived in a small cottage on St. Catherine’s Road. World War Three was going to happen that day.
Phil was going to town with his mother. When they got there, it was very busy - everyone was getting their last bits and bobs. A few minutes later, a loud deafening noise was heard from all around town. Everyone rushed to their houses.
Phil was all alone! His mother had left with everyone else. No one could be heard or seen.
By Sophie, age 10 – Dublin 24
I was hunting for Easter Eggs when suddenly I stumbled across the most amazing, gleaming, magical eggs.
They were spotty and stripy, they were lying in the long green grass, and I looked around to make sure no one was looking then I quickly grabbed the two eggs and ran to look for some more, I found two more.
At the end, me and my two friends Lily and Molly sat down on the concrete and showed each other what was in them.
By Olivia age 10 - Dublin
Ava was a little girl who loved science. She was inspired by her dad (Mr. Smith), who was a mad scientist.
Mr. Smith would do all sorts of tricks, such as make her pet rabbit a human being, make himself invincible and make their house the size of a pea.
His most famous trick was to shrink a person on April Fools’ Day.
By Éanna - Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Chapter 1
The Origin of Police Officer Hot Dog
One normal day in November 2009, there was a fast food restaurant named Rade-x. They sold hot dogs and chips and stuff like that.
A boy named Tom went there every week to get a hot dog. Tom had a sister who was really into science and equations. Tom had to bring her to the fast food shop as well because she was too young to stay at home on her own. Every time they went, she would get chips. It was always the same. This time it was different.
Scoil Mhuire Agus Eoin 3rd Cork
Once there was a monkey all alone in the jungle and the monkey's name was Molly.
Then one day a giraffe came to the jumgle. His name was Gerry.
Gerry is really tall and his name is Gerry and he has lots of friends.
Carrigaline Educate Together, 1st Class, Fighting Words Cork, 10 March 2020
One day Zaper was taking the electricity power and a person walked by and put some in him.
He saw the devil fighter walking down the street and said that his TV has run out of electricity.
The town had no electricity because Zaper liked it so much.
Scoil Nioclais Douglas, 4th Class, Fighting Words Cork, 03 March 2020
This is Billy the farmer. He lives in West Cork on the farm with cows, pigs, ducks and elephants.
One morning, he got up and there was an elephant and the cow singing in the shower.
They were singing bla bla black sheep.
Brooklodge N.S. 4th Class County Cork, Fighting Words Cork, 11 February 2020
One day, Bob the Robot was at home. He lived on Mars. In his house, he was cooking fried flying horse and griffin.
Then he heard a bell ring, Scampi the Fish was there for dinner. Scampi has to eat his food in a fish bowl.
After dinner was finished, Bob made dessert, which was a cherry bomb.
Brooklodge N.S. 4th Class, County Cork, Fighting Words Cork 04 February 2020
Zobert had been on this planet for way too long. He originally did not like his old planet, but strange things are happening and he did not know what.
He decided to go to the human world. He needs to find a new friend. But how is he going to do it?
But in the middle of space, he got hit by a rock that was wrapped up in paper, that had a pyramid with a crystal on top of it, with a map that said ‘get the crystal and you will become a human.’
Scoil Mhuire Fatima, 5th Class, County Cork, Fighting Words Cork, 28 January 2020
Jolly B was lonely, he had no friends. He was flying through the park for ages.
He lived under honeycomb under a tree. There was lots of baby BBQ’s inside the honeycomb. No one liked him because he had a human face and the body of a bee.
Finally, Jolly B looked at his watch and decided it was time for school. But he saw Jilly B getting bullied in Jolly School by Shmiley B and Waspy B.
Brookelodge NS Glanmire, 4th Class, County Cork, Fighting Words Cork, 21 January 2020
Baby Lulu was a cheat he never liked anybody. Baby Lulu was the worst he kept on biting people's fingers.
But, Baby Lulu did not act like that on the outside. But, there is one thing he wants the most and he has a friend to help him.
Baby Lulu is from Asia. He was born in South Korea. Baby Lulu has a plan in his head.
Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa, County Meath, 4th class, 15ú Eanair 2020
JonJo was an old man from Cork. A long time ago he had a girlfriend, but then they broke up.
He was sad, so he thought he’d move to Spain.
But then he had the idea to get a best friend but he was scared of meeting people, so he got a potato, who he called SuperTato!
Scoil Mhuire agus Eoin, 1st Class, County Cork, 14 January 2020
Once there was a dragon that lived in the woods. This dragon flew in the sky.
The dragon had lots of friends in the forest. The dragon was flying into God.
God told the dragon that his best friend would be a princess. One day a princess came to the woods.
Scoil Iosagain, 3rd Class, County Cork December 2019
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sparkle Girl.
She had a huge fear of demon ducks and her best friend was Flower Girl.
One day she met a demon duck but it was fluffy and cute.
Scoil Iosagain, 3rd Class County Cork, 10 December 2019
Once upon a time there was a boy named Chon, and he wanted to find a pet panda.
He got bitten by a radioactive snake in the rainforest and he screamed ‘Ouch’ and said ‘I got bit by a radioactive snake, help me’.
A panda comes down from a tree and helps him.
Blarney Street Boys 4th class, County Cork, 19 November 2019
One day Sean was in his bedroom on his playstation. He was playing minecraft.
He was having a glass of water and he looked into the glass.
He saw his reflection and he got a fright. The water then spilled on his controller and he got sucked into the game.
Scoil Padre Pio 5th Class, County Cork 14 November 2019
There was a pencil named Penny who was green and yellow.
She was bought in Pencilvania, but she moved to a pencil case.
The owner lost his pencil case and all the pencils were lost in the class.
They all rolled over into the town of pencils ten thousand miles away.
Charleville Boys CBS 4th Class, County Cork, 08 November 2019
Once upon a time, there was a duck pond, just like any other duck pond.
There was a duck, but he was unlike any other duck, he was a ninja duck!
One day he wanted to be a hero and defeat his arch nemesis, Sir Hellfire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scoil Athar Maitiú 6th Class, at Crawford Art Gallery, County Cork 27th of May 2019
Mary couldn’t believe what she was hearing; her beloved Uncle John was gone. It was going to be a long voyage. Mary hugged her doll tightly.
‘Oh why is life so hard!’ said Mary thinking about her Uncle.
Her doll, Eliza, had extremely soft, black hair that almost seemed real, and although her frock had once been lovely and new it was now old.
St Mary's NS Carrigaline, 3rd Class at Crawford Art Gallery, County Cork
Aither Astroid was a white fox with blue horns and black wings that lived in a painting in the Crawford Art Gallery. He sneaks out at night sometimes to get food.
Every day when the children come they touch and stroke the painting and he doesn’t like it!
Every time they touch the painting he disappears into another picture.
Scoil Chill Ruadhain Brooklodge N.S. 4th class at Crawford Art Gallery, County Cork
In the dangers of the jungle lived the orang-utan named Darwin and his trusty side-kick Turner the Turtle.
Turner the Turtle was not slow he was super fast. Every year the banana wrangler Peely, came into the jungle to hunt all the animals.
But of all the times he had come, he had only managed to hunt five animals. This year he is coming, but he won’t get anyone because a new superhero has arrived in the jungle.
Scoil an Athar Maitiú, 6th Class, County Cork, 02 May 2019
Manchesco Divelo is a talking dog and his biggest dream is to work at a circus.
His best friend’s name is Fat Betty and she is a cat. He lives in the city far from any circus.
He has an owner that is always gone to work and doesn’t really care about him.
Scoil Íosagaín, 3rd Class, County Cork, 15 March 2019
Once upon a time there was a giant pizza called Pepper Roni.
His best friend was Crisps, the alien, his head was made of crisps and his body was an alien’s.
They lived in a cave in a small village. Pepper Roni’s biggest wish was for the world to be made of pizza.
Gaelscoil Mhacan, 5th Class, County Cork, 8th March 2019
Tá Leipreachán agam agus tá sé ag rith uaim ar bhogha báistí!
Dhúisigh mé suas. Bhí tromluí agam, mar is é an eagla is mó atá agam ná leipreacháin: uair amháin, bheir leipreachán greim ar mo dheartháir agus mharaigh sé é. Bhí sé leathuair tar éis a seacht ar maidin.
D'fhéach mé ar mo uaireadóir. Bheadh mé déanach don eitilt go hÉirinn don scannán nua ina bheidh mé ag aisteoireacht ann. Tá Leipreachán agam agus tá sé ag rith uaim ar bhogha báistí!
Gaelscoil Pheig Sayers, 4th Class, County Cork, 1st March 2019
Ba mhaith liom bheith mar duine agus nuair a deirim do aon duine sa terrace ina chonaím bíonn gach madra eile ag gáire ach ní bhíonn mo chara Snó.
Ba mhaith le Snó bheith mar duine freisin, chun a bheith in ann caint liom nuair a táimid inár ndaoine.
Scoil Iosagan, 2nd class, County Cork, 15th of February 2019
Once upon a time there was a girl named Doodle Girl.
Then Butnick Nuggets came in with a golden nugget puppy.
And then a big snake comes in and takes it away.
Glenville National School, 4th Class, County Cork, 08 February 2019
One beautiful summer morning, out of nowhere huge buttery monsters attacked Farmer Jim Bob Joe's house.
When the clock struck twelve, his best friend Squishy Watermelon Max got captured by the buttery toast.
The buttery toast locked him up in a cell. Then Farmer Jim Bob Joe found a flying donkey and tried to capture it.
Blarney Street Boys, 4th Class, County Cork, 1st February 2019
One day in Texas, Billy Bob Joe was cooking in a small house.
Then Billy Bob Joe saw his best friend Paul the Potato.
Paul the Potato got into the frying pan to get a tan. When Paul the Potato got onto the frying pan, Billy Bob Joe almost ate him.
Cloghroe National School, 6th Class, County Cork
One day Sam was walking down the street when he came upon a baby pigeon. It was a bright summer's morning.
Then he patted the pigeon. The pigeon seemed to be interested in something far away.
Suddenly he saw a big chubby rabbit coming down the street toward him. Sam ran in the direction of the Cork pitch.
Padre Pio - 4th Class, County Cork, 21 January 2019
Once upon the time there was an alien named Billy Bob. And he always thought he would be forgotten.
He had a best friend Jack the dog. One day when he was out walking he saw a girl.
A little while after seeing the girl he went out on a trip on his space ship and lost control.
Cloghroe N.S. County Cork, 6th Class 18 January 2019
Nigel is a 70-year-old man and he has been in hospital after he got knocked out in a boxing match by his 'friend' Isaac.
Nigel woke up to his cow, Bessie, licking his face. He gets a fright because Bessie is there and he's afraid of cows now.
When he got up, he found a load of cows in his kitchen rooting through his cupboards and they ate all the food so he had to go to the shop, but the shop closed down while he was in a coma.
Cloghroe National School, 6th Class, County Cork, 11 January 2019
Tiffany Thomas is a window cleaner and she's been working for two years and by her side are her two friends the Warthog called Roy and the Patricia the Parrot.
She hated her job and wanted to help endangered penguins.
One day she was cleaning the Mayor's house and Patricia flew away.
North Monastery, 4th Class, County Cork, 09 November 2018
Once upon a time there was a robot called Robo and his best friend was called Hammy.
Their greatest wish in life was to take over and steal Halloween.
The year was 3011.
St FIn Barres 5th & 6th Class County Cork, 12 October 2018
A chicken slides into view and in a gangster voice says, "Hey it's JBM, also known as Jimmy Buctas McNulty."
A flying squirrel slides into view and says, "Ni!' There were a load of cows and pigs around so it was hard to slide into view without crashing into one.
Jimmy says, "That's my secretary/best friend, Donna Buctas McNulty, who is also my cousin, my sista from another mista!"
Scoil Mhuire agus Eoin, 4th Class, County Wicklow, 05 October 2018
Once upon a time there was an evil girl called Lulu and she hated unicorns.
Lulu always wanted to win everything and she was really mean and had no friends except for Ugly the devil.
She didn't like Coolie the elephant and she hated Starlight the star.
Scoil Padre Pio, 5th Class, County Cork, 28 September 2018
One day Jack's Mom came into his room and found pictures of Chloe under his bed. When Jack came home he was grounded.
Jack cried and he had to eat warm ice-cream with live worms inside the ice-cream.
While Jack was eating the ice-cream, his Mom ripped up the pictures and worse it was in front of him.
Culture Night County Cork 21 September 2018
One stormy night. Cold was the night. In a small little village, in a small little street in a small little orphanage, in a small little kid there was a big imagination and a big dream.
Suddenly there was a big earthquake. He was having a dream. The earthquake was happening outside of his body and it sent him into his nightmare.
The first thing that came to his sight was a cat. A talking cat. An evil cat.
North Monastery Primary, 5th Class, County Cork, September 14th 2018
This story is set in Canada. A pen was being shipped from India to Canada.
Jim Boston went to a library in Canada and finds a book that tells him what the magic pen can do.
Then he turned to the next page and found a pen. He also finds a map that helps him find the magic pen.
St Vincent's, 4th Class, County Cork, 07 September 2018
Once upon a time there was a Panda-bear called Hugs.
Her best friend was a Yorkie called Cocoa. She lived in a big back garden with her owner.
They were on holidays and she got lost in the woods.
West Cork Literary Festival & Fighting Words
Particiants: 8-10years
Bantry
Once there was a cat, he was a ghost cat!
As he prowled through the shadows he thought of his ambition.
“I want a ghost mouse!” yelled the ghost cat.
Scoil na hAirde Móire, An Aird Mhór, Carna, Co. na Gaillimhe, Fighting Words Chonamara, 6/3/2020
Lá amháin, bhí siorc mór bán ann darbh ainm Jonathon.
Bhí sé i gcónaí ag iarraidh dul ag imirt gailf, ach bhí faitíos air roimh éisc beaga bídeacha agus bhíodar ina gcónaí ar an gcúrsa gailf.
Ní raibh an oiread sin cairde ag Jonathon mar bhí faitíos air rompu.
Scoil na bhForbacha, Na Forbacha, Rang a 5, Co. na Gaillimhe, Fighting Words Chonamara, 28/2/2020
Lá amhain bhí Bob agus Stinky Oh Oh (is moncaí gorm é Stinky Oh Oh le caipín le liathán air) i North Korea ag dul go dtí an ProAm.
Gamer nua a bhí i mBob agus ní raibh sé ag ProAm cheana.
Bhí faitíos ar roimh aer úr, mar sin bhí sé i mboilgeog mhór.
Scoil Naomh Pádraig, An Chloch Bhreac, An Fhairce, Co. na Gaillimhe, Rang 3, 4, 5, 6, Fighting Words Chonamara, 13/2/2020
Uair amháin fadó sa gcoill dhraíochta, bhí leipreachán ina chónaí i dteach crainn.
Liam an t-ainm a bhí air. Bhí draíocht aige. Bhí gruaig rua air agus bhí hata mór glas air a bhí rómhór dá cheann.
Bhí culaith ghlas air agus bróga móra dubha le búclaí óir agus bhí siad casta suas ag a mbarr.
Scoil na hAirde Thiar, An Aird Thiar, Carna, Rang 3,4,5,6, Co. na Gaillimhe Fighting Words Chonamara, 7/2/2020
Lá amháin, bhí an ghrian ag scoilteadh na gcloch.
Bhí Toby ag spraoi le Rú an coinín.
Tháinig Tintreach an gadhar agus thóg sé Rú.
Scoil Naomh Ciarán, Cill Chiaráin, Co. na Gaillimhe. Rang 3,5,6, Fighting Words Chonamara, 31/01/2020
Lá amháin bhí Rory amuigh ag traenáil ar an Astro i gCill Chiaráin.
Theastaigh uaidh Craobh na hÉireann a bhuachaint le Gaillimh agus bhí sé ag traenáil chuile lá le cúpla seachtain anuas.
Bhuaigh Deaide Rory Craobh na hÉireann in aghaidh Chill Chainnigh sa mbliain 1972.
Rang a 4, Scoil Mhic Dara, An Cheathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe, Fighting Words Chonamara, 24/01/2020
‘Sé Peethur an Turtair méara St. Peethursburg. ‘Sé Johnny an madra an cara is fearr atá aige.
Bhí Peethur ag iarraidh dul ar laethanta saoire go Hawaii agus dul faoin uisce mar go bhfuil uisce deas te ann.
Is alsation é Johnny agus ní ligeann sé Peethur as a amharc.
Rang 3,5,6, Scoil Cholmáin, Muigh-Inis, Carna, Co. na Gaillimhe, Fighting Words Chonamara, 21 Eanáir 2020.
Lá amháin, bhí Danny agus Páidí ag spraoi i gcistineach Danny. Bhí siad ag iarraidh ‘slime’ a dhéanamh.
Chuir siad bainne isteach ann in áit gliú agus rinne siad praiseach den áit.
Chuala siad Mamaí ag teacht anuas an staighre.
Rang a 6 Scoil Éinne, An Spidéal, Fighting Words Chonamara
Bhí Stanley an béar ina luí ar leaba ghréine i Jamaica, ag cuimhneamh ar Jessica an t-eilifint. Bhí sé ag iarraidh Jessica a ghoid ó Phat.
Ansin tháinig Pat isteach agus bhí sé trína chéile, mar bhí Daidí Jessica ag teacht le haghaidh an dinnéir.
Bhí Pat ag iarraidh ceist a chur ar athair Jessica an mbeadh cead aige Jessica a phósadh. Bhí sé trína chéile mar nach raibh a fhios aige cén chaoi le dinnéar ceart a dhéanamh.
Rang a 3,4,5,6, Scoil Mhuire, Carna, Fighting Words Chonamara, 16/01/2020
Maidin amháin chuaigh Rasher Man amach ag siúl. Bhí sé sásta mar go raibh an lá an-fhuar.
Bhí sé le castáil lena chara Wedgie Man i Pascal’s le haghaidh bricfeasta.
Nuair a bhí an bricfeasta ite acu, d’iarr Wedgie Man ar Rasher Man an raibh sé ag iarraidh dul go Lanzarote in éineacht leis ar laethanta saoire.
Rang a 2, Scoil Mhic Dara, An Cheathrú Rua, 22/11/19
Uair amháin bhí fear ann a bhí an-an-an-an-chantalach agus ba Mr Mc Conkey an t-ainm a bhí air.
Bhí sé ina chónaí i Poop Land lena chara Mr Broim.
Bhí daoine ann ag canadh, “Fáilte go Poop Land, Poop Land, Poop Land!” Bhí madra beag acu agus an t-ainm a bhí air ná Cac Madra.
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.”
Scoil Chaitríona Senior, Ballyloughane Strand, Renmore, 3rd - 6th Class, Galway City, Fighting Words Galway
Zero the Shape-shifting Snake lived alone in the forest. He was lonely until he met Jimmy the Dancing Monkey and they became best friends.
A man came to the forest to try to capture all the animals.
The man had been starving for 2 weeks and he found a kid with a small pet dog called Cookie and he thought about eating the dog.
Knocknacarra Educate Together, An Cimín Mór, Cappagh Rd, Knocknacarra, 4th Class, Galway City, Fighting Words Galway
One day Nutty the Chestnut fell down from the Chestnut Tree. He fell into Mr Burton’s bag and was taken back to his house.
There he met Almond the Milky Bar who was in a bowl. He unwrapped Almond and they became friends.
Next day they jumped into Mr Burton’s bag and went to work with him at the chocolate factory.
Claregalway Educate Together NS, Lakeview, Claregalway, 1st Class, Co. Galway, Fighting Words Galway
Henry the marshmallow was a very special marshmallow, because he always helped out other marshmallows that had problems!
One day Henry was flying around and he fell into a cup of hot chocolate by accident.
He figured out that the hot chocolate’s name was Billy. He couldn’t fly out because the hot chocolate was sticky!
St. Nicholas’ Parochial School, 5th & 6th Class, County Galway
In an olive farm in France Oliver the Olive meets Gary the Grape. Ricardo the bodybuilder finds them in the kitchen and is about to eat them.
Just as he’s about to pop them in his mouth Ricardo remembers he’s late for a flight to Galway.
He drops Oliver the Olive and Gary the Grape and races off to catch his flight from France to Galway where he’s going to do some break-dancing.
Scoil Iognáid, 2nd Class, County Galway
Once upon a time Steve the Secret Banana and Bob the Pineapple were walking to the pet shop and they met Rosie the Duck.
Rosie told them about how dangerous humans were with their Smoothie Makers. They ran away from the Smoothie Makers and looked for a guard dog to protect them.
They found one called Tankie.
Scoil Iognáid, 2nd Class, County Galway
This story is about Taco El Matcho the cutie monster. He was an awesome guy who liked random stuff.
His teacher was always giving out to him because he was usually late to school.
Taco carried taco guns which he shot tacos out of to feed everyone.
Scoil Bhríde, 4th Class, County Galway
Once upon a time there was a monkey named Yo Mamma. He lived in a jungle in England.
This particular day he went for a wash in the swamp. He wanted to visit his friend, Alex Walker, who was a strong lion.
They planned to meet for a tea party.
Galway Educate Together National School, Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, Galway, 4th Class, 14 June 2019
Chicken Nugget goes to the bookstore and buys a diary, but he can’t write in it because he’s too fat to sit down.
Chicken Nugget has no arms, so he can’t pull up the chair. He tries to do it, but he falls to the ground.
He rolls out the door, and keeps on rolling for a full half hour.
Galway Educate Together National School, Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, Galway, 4th Class, 14 June 2019
Bloopy was made in a factory and he was a shape shifter. He was dreaming about his imaginary friend.
Bloopy lived in little hut in the forest. The people in the factory had gone for wood and they had accidentally lost him there.
Left alone in the forest, Bloopy turned his hut into a high tech zone.
Scoil Fhursa, Nile Lodge, Galway, 6th Class
Mercedes the Ford wakes up in the junk yard. There are cars being crushed around Mercedes.
“Oh no! I'd better go because there are cars being crushed around me,” he cries.
But Mercedes discovers that he has no fuel in the tank. He looks up and sees a man walking around the junkyard.
Galway Educate Together National School, Newcastle, Galway City, 5th Class
One day, Baguette Boi and his best friend Spread, the Lump of Butter, were at a cafe.
Spread had to be careful about heat, so they were sitting outside.
This was the fanciest cafe in town. There was a TV in the cafe and on the TV, the news reporter was talking about sightings of Blippys in the city.
Galway Educate Together National School, Newcastle Road, Galway City, 5th Class
Oscar the Oreo lives in the “Reduced To Clear” section in Pesco. His friend Patricia the Pie lives on the shelf opposite him.
They meet up in a bar underneath the shelves. Obese Owen lives underneath the Oreo shelf.
Patricia and Oscar argue about who tastes better. Oskar says, “I’m nicer because I’m a cookie.”
Kilcroan National School, Williamstown, via Castlerea, Co.Galway, 5th & 6th class, 3 May 2019
Tom the toilet wakes up in the bathroom in his house. He lives in the Pesident’s house. It’s a clean and shiny bathroom.
However, when Tom wakes up, he sees that his best friend Pam the plunger isn’t there! He gets up and starts walking around looking for her.
He shouts out Pam’s name in distress. “Pam, where are you!?”
Scoil Chaitriona, Renmore, Galway, 3th – 5th Class, 3 May 2019
Billy the elephant was sitting down drinking water when Cody the robot dog came into the room. “There is a bat in the hall!” he cried.
Billy ran away and nobody saw him for two days. While Billy was gone, lots of rats came into the house.
Cody said,“Im going to eat them all!”
St Patrick’s Primary School, Lombard Street, Galway, 5th Class, 5 April 2019
Oslo the horse, the quick healer, is in her barn. It’s 4 o’clock in the afternoon. She is eating - but not a lot of food. She doesn’t get much food from her owners.
Fred the 4 year old, Oslo’s best friend, sneaks through a hole in the barn, carrying some of the dinner that he just had.
Oslo neighs at Fred. Oslo and Fred have a telepathic connection. They can talk to each other in their heads.
Mercy Primary School, St Francis Street, Galway, 5th and 6th class, 5 April 2019
Bob the fly is in an old dusty attic. He is walking around talking to his friend Billy the bee.
Bob wants to get out of the attic but he can’t fly out.
He asks Billy, “ Can you lift me out?”
Brierhill National School, Co. Galway, 4th Class
Gisha the cross-eyed pig lives in a big mansion. She is very popular at school and everybody knows her.
One day, Gisha’s best friend Millie the chubby pug went to the mansion.
Gisha came to the door and said to Millie, “Wipe your dirty paws!” They walked into the mansion.
St Patrick’s Primary School, Lombard Street, Galway, 5th Class
One day, Bitzy the crocodile was crawling through the forest. Peely Peely the donkey was hanging from the branches of a tree.
“Can you guide me to the nearest swamp?“ asked Bitzy.
“Yes! I will guide you to the nearest swamp,” Peely Peely replied.
Scoil Padraig Naofa, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway, 5th and 6th class
Shane is playing in a match. He’s just about to score the winning goal.
The crowd is silent. Shane swings his hammer and the ball goes into the back of the net.
The crowd roars and Shane’s team rush over and pick him up.
Scoil Pádraig Naofa, Cregmore, Claregalway, Co. Galway, 5th & 6th Class, 1 March 2019
It was a Thursday and Kyle Patoski and Ponnie the one-eyed girl were eating sausages at the table.
Kyle the dog was in a high chair. They were both enjoying their food.
Suddenly Kyle looked down and noticed that Ponnie was not wearing any socks
Scoil Fhursa Nile Lodge, Galway, 4th Class, 7 December 2018
Once upon a time there was a puppet called Jeffy, who was sitting by the fire.
He spotted a green bean and he screamed.
“Ughhhhh!” he gasped and then vomited.
Scoil Chroí Naofa Athenry, Co. Galway, 3rd Class, 7 December 2018
Once upon a time, Cupcake was playing with her best friend Coco the rainbow hamster.
They were riding a rainbow and having great fun.
All of a sudden, they fell off the rainbow.
Scoil Chroí Naofa, Athenry, 6th Class, 23 November 2018
Puddle the melting snowman was made by a lonely boy in his back garden during Christmas.
The boy had snatched a carrot from the Christmas dinner table and gave it to Puddle for a nose.
Puddle decided to call the carrot ‘Luke’ and they became fast friends. Luke saved Puddle from his loneliness.
Luke had been bought at the Christmas market, where he had been parted from his brother Steve.
Claddagh National School, Galway, 3rd Class, 23 November 2018
This is the story of a killer clown called Jamie who wants a robot dog.
Jamie goes to Robot Land in search of his dog. Nearby, a robot dog, Cuboid, is trying to play catch with his best friend Katie the sleepy cat.
Katie is too sleepy to play with him. The King of Robot Land is out for a walk and Cuboid accidentally trips him over.
Scoil Chaitríona, Renmore, Co. Galway, 5th Class, 9 November 2018
Warren the Waffle is in the gym. He’s running on the treadmill and in walks in Pancake Paddy.
“Where’s my maple syrup?” says Paddy the Pancake.
“I don’t know. I think Barry Bread stole it,” Warren replies.
Scoil Chaitríona, Renmore, Co. Galway, 6th Class, 9 November 2018
Once upon a time there was a shop where a gummy bear lived. His name was Alex.
Alex was walking around town when he saw a wiener dog. He was terrified.
As Alex was running away, from the wiener dog, was was swept up into a rubbish bin.
Scoil Iognaid Raleigh Row County Galway, 20 October 2018
Gertrude is sitting in a kayak in space, feeling a little bit depressed.
All of a sudden, Juan speaks: “Oh my God, there’s a chef, and he’s going to try to cook me.”
The chef takes out anti-Gertrude pepper spray to paralyse Gertrude and get her out of the way.
Scoil Fhursa, 3rd Class County Galway 20 October 2018
Bobert sees something in the sand, sunshine, flashing, The T(alking) phone.
Picks up the phone, and the phones begins to talk. “Please play a game with me.”
Bobert is freaked out at the talking phone. Begins to play PacMan Phone shows location, and shows where the snakes are.
Clarinbridge NS, County Galway 20 October 2018
Bob the Dragon woke up in his cold cave and felt very sad. He had lost his best friend Jimmy the iPhone X.
The Phone was being really mean and he had decided not to charge himself.
In the cave there was water trickling down the walls. Bob touched the water with his claws, suddenly he began to see things he hadn’t seen before.
Claddagh National School, County Galway, 4th Class
On the rocky mountains, in a time that is unknown, there is a wolf called Chewie.
He is hunting for his midday snack at lunchtime when he hears an eagle - “Cacaaaw” and CRASH! It falls on top of him.
“Get offa me!” Chewie says. “You ruined my lunch! The deer is getting away.”
Galway Educate Together National School, 4th Class, 13 April 2018
Pandacorn was walking down Rainbow Lane and spotted a lion. The lion’s name was Fred.
“What’s up?” asked Pandacorn.
Fred started to drool and sang a song: “I woke up this morning and sat on a log.
Galway Educate Together National School, 4th Class, 13 April 2018
Supercat was out and about one day and found some magical milk.
When she drank it, she suddenly felt powerful, so powerful that no other cat could defeat her.
Supercat ran to tell her best friend, Mango. She couldn’t find him, but saw a note instead.
Oranmore Boys National School, Oranmore, Co. Galway, 5th and 6th Class
Once upon a time there was a man called Micheál who lived in a Chinese shrine in Bananatown.
Bananatown was a small private island near a cave.
Micheál shared his house with his pet pug, Perry. They both wore suits.
Craughwell National School, Craughwell, Co. Galway, 3rd & 4th Class, 2 February 2018
Billy the bull was on the farm. One day, the farmer bought a new cow called Katie.
Billy thought Katie looked a bit mean. She was put into the same field as Billy.
“What’s your name?” asked Katie.
Oranmore Boys School, Oranmore, Co. Galway, 19 January 2018
It was a nice sunny day and Egg Mick Muffin was walking in the park.
He was on his way to work in Mick Muffins – he was the CEO.
Egg Mick Muffin found himself thinking about his best friend, Lily the Chicken.
Oranmore Boys National School, 3rd Class, County Galway, 24 November 2017
Once upon a time there was a flying unicorn called Jack. His best friend was Jippy the DJ donkey.
Jack and Jippy loved dabbing on the road. They also loved boxing matches.
Jack was watching a boxing match with Jippy when a girl came in and asked him to be his girlfriend.
Kilcolgan Educate Together, 4th Class, County Galway, 24th November 2017
There was once was a galactic leprechaun called Belt Buckle.
His best friend’s name was Tim, the glue-breathing dragon.
They lived in Space City but they always wanted to find the gold planet.
Claddagh National School, Galway, 4th Class, 17 November 2017
One day in a little cloud, a unicorn appeared. Jake was standing on the cloud.
“We need to go to Candyland, Bimbo,” said Jake.
Just as Bimbo was about to answer, it started to rain and the cloud evaporated. They fell to the ground.
Claddagh National School, Galway, 4th Class, 17 November 2017
Once upon a time there was an evil cat called Patricia.
She lived with her best friend, Harry the jousting dog.
Patricia and Harry were in their cottage having dinner.
Tirellan National School, 5th Class, County Galway, 10 November 2017
Two years ago, Tom the Talking Toaster came alive….
“Oh my toast!” said the toaster. He then heard a voice crying, “Help me, help me!”
It was Bob the slice of bread talking.
Scoil Íosagain, Ballybunion, 5th & 6th Class Fighting Words Kerry
One morning Decu woke up and realised that Alan the Alien was gone.
He went for a stroll in the forest to see if he could find him.
He heard a strange noise. Spooked, he sprinted home and noticed a note on the table.
Scoìl Chriost Rì, Causeway, 3rd to 6th Class, Fighting Words Kerry
In an abandoned warehouse in an unknown location Lily the dog and Snowy the rabbit are busy planning to break their friend, Peter out of Jail.
They think the evil pigeons are responsible for framing them and landing them in jail.
They have a meeting in the office and know they have to come up with a clever plan as they know the pigeons are cunning and are good at racing and carrying messages.
Scoil Iosagain, Ballybunion, 4th Class, Fighting Words Kerry
There once was a good wizard called Bob, who lived happily in a magic castle in the middle of a dark, damp swamp.
His one and only enemy was an evil troll called Leonard.
Leonard was sick and tired of living at the edge of the swamp, and wanted to take over Bob’s castle.
The Spa NS, 5th Class, County Kerry
One day Maniac the Monkey was walking along the street when he bumped into Straight Banana who was his best friend. Unfortunately, he knocked Straight Banana down the hill and Straight Banana got angry and decided to gather an army of banana friends to destroy the monkey race.
They hold a secret meeting in the middle of the banana tree but they didn’t realise that there was a spy at the meeting who was dressed as a banana.
Coolard NS 4th Class, County Kerry
Jeff was a mad scientist who owned a lab that was situated on an island in the middle of the sea.
He was always concocting strange potions but one day he was surprised when he was on holiday on the mainland and a little girl called Tiny came out of one of the potions.
Tiny was always trying to find out where she came from and decided to make her way back to the island but there were sharks in the sea around the lab protecting it.
Ardfert National School, 4th Class County Kerry, November 2018
One morning Jimmy dreamed of being a hurler as he lay in his bed in Portumna.
He had just moved from Ardfert to Portumna.
He missed his friends in Ardfert and felt quite lonely.
Listowel, Co. Kerry 16 November 2018
Once there was a great explorer named Johnny Bean who lived in a strange and wonderful planet called the Kingdom of Bananas.
Johnny loved exploring, especially to other planets.
During one of his many trips, he became great friends with Millie the Alien who lived on Mars.
St. Theresa’s National School, Kilflynn, Co. Kerry, 6th Class
It was a dangerous day in the city.
Superhero, Annabelle’s father, wanted to destroy the city.
Annabelle was unaware that the villain was her father and rang him, but there was no answer.
St. Brendan’s National School, Blennerville, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 6th class & Gap of Dunloe National School Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry, 3rd to 6th class
There was a war between pickles and potatoes in Kerry.
All the way down South Kerry, Rick the Pickle and Paddy the Potato were talking about how they were going to be free of the war.
Rick and Paddy’s families were friends who hated the war. “Come on, let’s leave,” said Rick the Pickle.
Scoil Cuanneal, Co. Mayo, 3rd and 4th Class, Fighting Words Mayo
“Run!” screamed Timmy the Turtle. “Sammy is coming.”
“I’m going to get you,’ hissed Sammy the Snake. “Run as fast as your little panda legs can carry you! I’ll get you someday.”
“I wish I could fly. I would be so much quicker,” mumbled Peter the Panda.
Cuilmore National School, Swinford, Co. Mayo, 1st – 6th Class, Fighting Words Mayo
Bob the cow cried as he was in the prison cell.
They had to escape out of prison, or else the prison warden threatened that he’d turn Bob into a hamburger.
Bob cried so much he almost flooded the place.
Breaffy National School, 5th Class, County Mayo, 11 December 2018
Have you ever seen a talking sausage?
Well, I’m going to tell you a legendary story about a talking sausage named Digeridoo.
It was a lovely day in Chef Jeff’s kitchen.
Breaffy National School, 5th Class, Count Mayo, 11 December 2018
Over the horizon walked a little girl with a bag of gummy drops.
RIIIIIIP!
The bag tears!
A gummy drop falls out into the searing heat of the Wild West.
Breaffy National School, Breaghwy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 20 November 2018
One day Jeff the pizza was at his grandma’s house.
She was hoovering.
Jeff was hiding under the bed, due to his mortal fear of her hoover.
Breaffy National School, Breaghwy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 20 November 2018
Chocolate the Cat was not like any other cat. He was an extremely large cat.
Chocolate was phenomenal at soccer, but he didn’t believe in himself.
Smokey the Thin Cat, who was Chocolate’s best friend, had true faith in his abilities.
Fighting Words Mayo at Westport Arts Festival, Scoil Phádraig, 4th Class, 22 October 2018
“Rooooooar!!!”
Bob the Frog jumped out of his bed with a fright.
“What in the frog-heavens was that?!” yelled Bob.
Fighting Words at Westport Arts Festival, Gaelscoil na Cruaiche, 24 October 2018
Bertha was having a dream about going to space.
Dingdong! Dingdong! Dingdong!
Bertha was startled awake from her dream. She rushed to the door to see who was there.
Roola Boola
Izzy is on an icy mountain in cold Scandinavia.
She has fallen off an edge onto a tiny ledge.
“Todd get off your bum for once and come and help me!!” she cries.
Carrakennedy National School, Liscarney, Westport, Co. Mayo, 3rd-6th Class
Geoff the Giraffe is trudging through the lush tropical jungle.
He is feeling blue because he is trapped in North Korea.
Suddenly, Geoff catches a glimpse of a petite and peculiar blue creature waving at him from a little plane in the sky.
St Joseph’s National School Derrywash, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 4th, 5th & 6th Class
One snowy weekend, Shella Bella the Sheep went to visit Mindy the Collie at her home.
Pom-Pom the Poodle was also there, which put Mindy at ease.
Suddenly, Shella Bella burst through the door.
Cornanool National School, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Cock-a-doodle-doo!
It was a nice sunny morning and Snowy the Lamb sprang from her straw bed.
Sarah the Farmer came to give the animals some food.
“Good morning Snowy,” said Sarah the Farmer. “What are you going to do today?”
Lecanvey National School Westport, Co. Mayo, 3rd-6th Class, 24 April 2018
Once upon a time there lived a butler called Bob. He lived with his wife, Maiden the Maid.
Bob dreamed about one day driving a diamond encrusted Bentley.
There was one problem! He was scared of driving.
Bullsmouth National School, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, 2nd-6th Class, 24 April 2018
Gilbert the giraffe had just fallen out of the only tree in the oasis.
“Are you okay?” asked Hammy the pig as he helped Gilbert up.
Carnacon National School Ballyglass, Co. Mayo, 3rd – 6th Class, 24 April 2018
Boom! Gilbert fell out of the tree.
Gilbert the giraffe had just fallen out of the only tree in the oasis.
“Are you okay?” asked Hammy the pig as he helped Gilbert up.
St Patrick’s National School, Castlebar County Mayo, 6th Class, 20 February 2018
A long time ago in Eggland, Chicky the Chicken was hatched.
Unfortunately Felix the Fox was nearby, living in a hole in the forest.
Felix the Fox and his foxy family were on the hunt looking for a juicy chicken.
St. Patrick’s National School Town, 6th Class, County Mayo, 20 February 2018
One dark evening, Jimmy the Farmer was buying cattle food at the mart.
After buying the food he walked to the grocery store to buy carrot seeds.
Jimmy drove home in his tractor, Johnny the John Deere, and planted the seeds.
St Angela’s National School, Castlebar, 5th Class, County Mayo, 23rd January 2018
Kiki the Koala gasped for breath as the evil broccoli closes in on her.
A carrot emerged from a hole in the ground and joined the broccoli in the chase.
“Ah! Bob, help me!” screamed Kiki the Koala. “My nails are going to be ruined!”
Breaffy National School, Breaghwy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 3rd Class 05 December 2017
Billy the crazy banana was wandering through the rainforest. He was very unhappy because he was getting very, very soggy with all the rain.
All of a sudden, a hungry monkey jumped down and ate him.
But then the monkey spat him out in disgust because Billy was all soggy.
Breaffy National School, Breaghwy, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 3rd Class, 5 December 2017
Lizzie woke up and started to scream frantically. She started to panic because she realised that she was in the attic.
A light was coming from one of the walls. She touched it and it turned into a door.
She walked through the door, slammed it behind her and realised she’s in a long dark tunnel.
St Joseph’s National School, Derrywash, 3rd Class, County Mayo, 21st November 2017
When I first was a loose grape, I screamed because I fell in a lake of banana juice, which was in the family dog bowl.
Then Daniela was thirsty and needed a drink at the dog bowl.
At first, Gary was scared
St Attracta’s National School, Charlestown, 5th Class, County Mayo, 21st November 2017
Wilma the coconut was planning to have an ordinary day.
It was Christmas Eve and she was hoping to put the lights on the Christmas tree. She also was hoping to stay up late to see Santa Claus.
She looked out of her window and spotted a tsunami on the horizon.
Drummin National School, Westport, 3rd-6th Class, Co. Mayo, 29th September 2017
One day there was a boxer called Anthony Giggles. He was driving in his car with Coach Rick to training in Drummin Boxing Arena, which was next to Drummin National School.
In the middle of the car ride, a concerned Coach Rick told Anthony Giggles that he needed to go on a diet.
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.
Richmond National School, 2nd and 3rd Class, County Mayo, 4 April 2017
Mr. Cranky was stuck in his office, planning to skydive, when he heard the children laughing.
It was very hard for Mr Cranky to hear the children because he had his window barricaded so he would not see their faces.
“Why are you always stuck in your office?” asked one of the children.
Killawalla National School, 2nd – 6th Class and Carnacon National School, 3rd – 6th class, County Mayo, 4 April 2017
Once upon a time, there was a lonely unicow called Jojo.
Jojo was in search of a new friend.
He lived in a field, close to a forest, in a different dimension.
St Oliver Plunkett National School, The Quay, Ballina, 4th Class, 21 March 2017
This is a story about Gary the turtle, but he was no ordinary turtle.
Gary the turtle woke up with a start. “Oh no, I’m late for work again!”
Before he went to work, Gary needed to go down to the rock pool to catch some shrimp for breakfast.
St Oliver Plunkett National School, The Quay, Ballina, 3rd Class, 21 March 2017
Steve the spaniel was playing tip the can with his best friend, Professor Chubby the hippo.
It was at sunset in Timbuktu.
Both friends were excited because they were going to have a sleepover.
Snugboro NS – 6th Class, County Mayo, 28th February 2017
It was a warm day in Lollipop Land.
Syrup the pancake and his friend Frankie the French Toast were ready to go to school.
On their way they met Tom and Jack, the strawberry chocolate flavoured melting marshmallows.
Bekan Primary School, 5th & 6th, County Mayo, 28th February 2017
One day, Robert the talking pig was running around the farm to get fit.
He slipped and fell into the mud.
He started shouting for help. “Micky! Micky, Help – I am in mud!”
St Joseph’s Primary School, Ballinrobe, Castlebar, Mayo, 5th Class, 24th January 2017
Julie Billie, the four-year-old genius, woke up at 7 a.m.
She was in bed in her underground laboratory, which is underneath her house.
Julie Billie had had her usual eight hours of sleep and Kaza the talking marshmallow bounced into the room to make sure she was awake.
St Joseph’s Primary School, Ballinrobe 4th Class, Castlebar, Mayo, 24th January 2017
Its late at night, Philip the farting potatoe is walking in Crispy Grass Park, playing with is yoyo.
When suddenly he spots a big scary old ancient house in the distance.
He hasn’t noticed this house before, so he is curious and he walks towards it.
Cuilmore National School, Castlebar, Mayo, 2nd - 6th Class, 13th December 2016
Terrified of being eaten by a T-Rex, Pog the dog lives on a farm in the middle of no where with a few chickens, a sheep and a goat.
Paulie the Puppy goes to Pog the dog looking very worried and says “I can’t find Popcorn the Poptart cat”.
Parke National School, Castlebar, Mayo, 5th and 6th Class, 22 November 2016
Jason the duck was in Duck Park training fields, once again trying to overcome his fear of footballs with his friend Percy Pegasus.
When Jason was four years old, he had fallen over a football and fractured his leg, which was very painful and left him bedridden for three months.
It happened during the hottest summer ever recorded in Duckton Town.
St Peter’s National School, Snugboro, County Mayo, 5th Class, 25 October 2016
Voluptuous Jack and his best friend Trytineous Graham were in the middle of nowhere.
Trytineous Graham said he needed to go to the toilet.
On his way to the toilet, through the bushes, he heard a stick snap.
St Peter’s NS, Snugboro, County Mayo, 3rd Class, 25 October 2016
Franklyn the Funny Man was walking down the street heading for Sweetland Circus in San Francisco.
He collected his car from the garage, got behind the wheel, started the engine.
All the people on the street ran for their lives.
Scoil Padraigh, Westport, 4th Class, 14th June 2016
Sparkles the unicorn woke up in her marshmallow house on a dark and cloudy morning.
She ate her usual breakfast of rainbow drops and saw that it was raining bubbles outside.
Sparkles felt frightened because she was very afraid of bubbles.
Trinity National School, Westport ,5th and 6th Class, 14th June 2016
Lucas the genius woke up early in his granny’s house. He looked at a picture of his parents beside his bed.
Both his parents had been killed three years previously, testing out their new prototype of their time machine.
The newspaper headlines had said, Two People Killed In A Bizarre Car Crash On A Quiet Country Road.
Straide Natioanl School, Castlebar Mayo 17th May 2016
There once was a flying pig called Porky.
He lived in a faraway pig sty in County Mayo.
Every morning Porky went for a morning fly.
St Mary's National School, County Donegal, Fighting Words North West
The main character of this story is Stinky the Skunk. Stinky was born in 1989 on May 25th.
Stinky's biggest dream was to get faster Internet.
Stinky heard that a circus was coming into town, and Stinky was afraid of clowns.
Gleneely National School, County Donegal, Fighting Words Northwest
Once upon a time there was a unicorn called Rainbow who lived in a place called Cuckoo Land.
One day she was outside playing with her best friend Pat the Potato.
It was very sunny and the sun was very bright, but she was sad because Pat couldn't walk.
Holy Family National School, Donegal 11th February 2019
My name is Dippy. I'm a dolphin. I'm looking for a best friend.
None of the other sea-creatures like me.
I love swimming in the water. Maybe I need a friend who's not a sea-creature.
Creevy National School, Donegal, 19 November 2018
There once was a boy called Steve. His greatest wish was that Nana Regine would come back from Australia.
He was worried that she would drown., because she didn't want to pay for an airline ticket and she was swimming.
Steve loved playing with Da Ginga Ninja.
St Macartan's NS, 5th Class, county Donegal, 29 January 2018
Bob was originally a human. But he became a banana by eating too many bananas.
So did his friend Patricia, by eating too many pears.
Bob's dream since he was a child to become a movie star. He tried desperately to come up with new ideas for a cure so he could become a movie star.
Scoil Padre Pio, 5th Class,County Cork, Fighting Words Cork, 22 February 2020
One day on Jack’s Farm, early in the morning, Jack went out to feed the animals.
As Jack was feeding all the animals, he realised Joe the Chicken wasn’t there.
Jack went to look for Joe the Chicken, who was trying to get into the house
Kennedy Park National School Wexford, 3rd Class, Fighting Words Wexford
One day Snappy the Dragon (he was a pink and purple dragon) was on his way to the library with his friend, the poisonous tree.
He had to get a leash to pull the tree. In the library, it was empty and hot.
Then they find a book shelf and they pull open a door behind it.
Kennedy Park National School Whitemill Road, Whitemill South, Wexford, 3rd Class, Fighting Words Wexford
There once was a unicorn called Star. She had a best friend called Feep the monkey.
Star’s parents, Flippy and Jimmy, were very strict. They would not let her out- side.
Star crept out the window and flew to space.
Kennedy Park National School Whitemill Road, Whitemill South, Wexford, 5th Class, Fighting Words Wexford, 14th February 2020
One day there was an Indian chef called Joel.
His best friend was his nan Charli.
He had a dream that Gordon Jamsay walked into a door in Dublin.
Kennedy Park National School Whitemill Road, Whitemill South, Wexford, 5th Class, Fighting Words Wexford, 7th February 2020
Ed and Eddie were dancing outside at the door of the concert but the body- guard wouldn’t let them in.
Suddenly the sky turned dark and in a second a three eyed monster said “If you let me talk to Cornelius I will give you money”.
It starts to rain and the monster disappears.
Kilrane National School Kilrane, Wexford, 5th Class, Fighting Words Wexford
Once upon a time, flying above a swamp, there was a parrot named Tacko, and his best friend was called Daddy.
He was getting hungry, so he really wanted to eat a mosquito.
He nearly ate Daddy the mosquito. Daddy went over and yelled, “Stop! Stop! Its me, Daddy!”
Court National School Court, Gorey, Co. Wexford, 4th and 5th Class, Fighting Words Wexford
One day Timmy and his best friend Jimmy the pigeon were out for a walk.
When they got kidnapped!
Some of the lads at school had been teasing Timmy because his best friend is a pigeon.
Court National School Court, Gorey, Co. Wexford, 3rd and 4th Class, Fighting Words Wexford
One day, a meteorite crashed and World War III happened and Ted the Tiger came to help Daisy.
She was frightened.
Daisy was in the dumpster in the daisy meadows.
Castletown National School, Castletown, Gorey, Co. Wexford, 1st and 2nd Class, Fighting Words Wexford
Grumpy the Brussel Sprout and Moody the Potato were in Croke Park at the all Ireland final.
Grumpy hoped that the yellow bellies would win the all Ireland final but was afraid that Kilkenny would win the Sam McGuire.
Suddenly Grumpy and Moody were teleported to Liverpool for a match between Liverpool and Man United.
Mayglass National School, Courtlands West, Mayglass, Wexford, Co. Wexford, 5th and 6th Class, Fighting Words Wexford
A long time ago in a far far away land called Tunisia Tim the apple and his best friend Barry the banana were rolling down the aisle to see Spuds Two in the cinema.
Paddy the parsnip was waiting outside for them with a candy cane, he knew they were going to come.
He clipped the button on the candy cane and a load of shopping trolleys started chasing them.
Barntown National School, Barntown, Wexford, 2nd and 3rd Class, Co. Wexford, Fighting Words Wexford
Once upon a spooky morning in space there was a wizard named Imogen in a spooky castle on the moon in a weird dimension.
She was feeding her dog - Cloud - then a poisonous bubble appeared.
A giant banana barged in to the castle with a bubble gun and Imogen screamed so loud that it raised the roof of the castle.
Kilrane National School, Kilrane, Wexford, Co. Wexford, 3rd and 4th Class, Fighting Words Wexford
Turty the turtle is a turtle and his best friend is Crabby the crab.
He lives on an island which means he cant get to a McDonalds.
He is looking for McDonalds because he wants a Big Mac.
Mercy School, St. John’s Road Wexford, Co. Wexford, 6th Class, 22th November 2019
Splish splash Gerry was starting to get bored of the ocean.
As the waves started to crash against the shore, Gerry started to think.
‘Is there more to this ocean life’? Gerry deeply stares at the sparkling sea shells.
Mercy School, St. John’s Road Wexford, Co. Wexford, 5th Class, November 2019
Once a potato time on a scary night the employees opened the supermarket in space, the supermarket was called Mars Bar.
It was in a spider cave.
A group of Aliens ran in armed with potato peelers.
Mercy School, St. John’s Road Wexford, Co. Wexford, 5th Class, 8th November 2019
Once there lived a dragon called Finn and an orangutang called Jake.
They lived on dragon island.
They had never met a person before.
The reason they are on an island is because all the others dragons have been eradicated by people and Finn is the only dragon left.
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. 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.
Educate Together, Whitemill North, 6th Class, County Wexford
One day Humphrey was hungry.
Humphrey really liked stone bacon.
Then Gunther’s mother comes in and gets assassinated by the butcher.
Educate Together, Whitemill North, Wexford, 3rd Class, 3rd May 2019
There was a giraffe named Jeff, whose wish was that his neck was so high he could reach the moon to eat chocolate donuts!
He wished he could get an astronaut helmet, so he wouldn’t die in space.
While looking for one, he finds a genie bottle.
Kennedy Park National School, Whitemill Rd, Whitemill South, 3rd class, County Wexford
Jeff and Bob were in a fruit bowl trying to get eaten.
‘Hi, my name is Jeff the banana and I want to tell you about my life.’
Bob and Jeff are sitting in the fruit bowl and they are best friends.
Lady of Fatima School, Carrigeen St, Slippery Green, County Wexford
One day there was a boy called Paddy.
He came upon a snow leopard called Pablo in a forest and ever since they became friends.
He said to Pablo ‘I need a girlfriend’.
Court National School, Monamolin, 4th Class, County Wexford
Max wakes up in his bed in New York and Carter is waiting beside his bed for him to go to the zoo on a school tour.
Carter gets his imaginary car and drives Max to the zoo.
Max buckles his imaginary friend in with his imaginary seatbelt.
Piercestown N.S. Piercestown, 2nd Class County Wexford
Welcome to the world of ketchup!
My name is Katie and I am a bottle of ketchup, my friend’s name is Jeff.
Then a few days later King Mayonnaise and his army came into the castle.
St. Iberius National School, Davitt Road, 2nd and 3rd Class, County Wexford
Once upon a time, Michael wanted to go to the bathroom, but there was a banana in the toilet.
He goes in to the bathroom and the banana attacks him.
Stephanie is in the bath.
St. Brigid’s GNS, 5th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 11th March 2020
It was a nice Monday morning when Todd, the Turtle, was singing in the shower.
He looked out the window and saw Donkey, the dinosaur, planting a flower bed.
At that exact moment, he realised his friend Donkey was using a plastic bag to carry the seeds.
St. Patrick’s NS, 3rd Class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 10th March 2020
Mr Cookie’s greatest wish is to have an eater. His greatest fear is being dipped in milk. His best friend is Mr Pizza.
Mr Cookie and Mr Pizza were having a great time in the park together. Mr Cookie was a very fat cookie.
When he saw someone holding milk and tried to run away, he was very, very slow.
St. Brigid’s GNS, Killester, 5th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 5th March 2020
There was a dog called bob who wished to own a very big bone.
He had a big fear of Raymond the cat, and his best friends was Jerry his Pomeranian big brother.
One day he was sitting in his dog bed, thinking about going on an adventure.
St Joseph’s NS, Clinstown, Co. Kilkenny, 5th and 6th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 4th March 2020
John was walking through a library one morning when he bumped into a man called King Edward.
They were best friends.
King Edward was holding an Oreo flavoured milk-shake called Tatiana.
Kilcoole Primary School, 6th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 3rd March 2020
One day M. C. Chum Techno was getting ready to meet his friend Broski.
That’s when it came and he blacked out.
He forgot his strawberry mint chewing gum and realised he was going to have shtanky breath … again!
Castaheany NS, Ongar, 1st class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 27th February 2020
One day there was a Cheetah called Spot. He met a spider called Toilet.
Spot looked for Eleanor and brought her to meet the spider.
They found Eleanor at school and Toilet the spider started bullying her.
St. Philip’s JNS, Mountview, 1st class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 26th February 2020
Once upon a time there was a dragon called Dragon Dark.
He had a girlfriend called Jewell. They liked to play together.
His girlfriend had wings but Dragon Dark did not.
Gaelscoil na Fuinseoige, 1st class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 25th February 2020
Dougie is my name.
EVD the Pancake is my best friend. One day the Gods of the Death came to earth on my birthday.
This all happened when we were at McDonalds.
St. Philip’s JNS, 1st class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 13th February 2020
Once upon a time a marshmallow wanted to own a marshmallow castle.
He lived in an old castle on an old hill that had no other houses.
He was lonely. One afternoon he went to the store and he saw a cute cup of chocolate.
St. Declan’s NS, Ashbourne, 3rd class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 12th February 2020
Once upon a time there was a red jumper called Greg.
One day he got a message from his friend Jeff who was also a jumper, a green jumper, saying “Let’s go on an adventure”
It turned out that Jeff had Nutella on him and all he wanted was for Greg to scrape it off.
St. Mary’s JNS, Rowlagh, 2nd class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 11th February 2020
Demi, the baby giraffe met her best friend Sparkles the unicorn, in a zoo in California.
They kissed and hugged to say hello.
“I’m really afraid of being locked away and never being loved”, said Demi.
Scoil Treasa, Firhouse, 3rd class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 6th February 2020
One day Edward the giraffe found a pig. Edward took the pig for a walk but he was too afraid to talk to him.
Then they met Sven the donkey. They got lost in the desert where they found Daniel the donkey.
Edward and Daniel start talking together and forget about the pig and Sven.
St Pius X BNS, 6th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 5th February 2020
Doris Bonson, the Turtle was tired of his next door neighbour Christopher the Sea Pickle.
“Why do you want to Texit from Atlantis?” Christopher queried in the House of Bubbles, Atlantis’s parliament at No. 10 Drowning Street.
Just then, Ronald Mump, Doris’s best friend, suggested “We should build a wall of coral and kelp between the Seven Seas!!
Catholic University School, 2nd and 3rd Class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 4th February 2020
Once upon a time there was a king called Jeff. He lived in a galaxy far far away.
Jeff had a baby air dragon called Snowy.
He wanted to get the power gem which would allow him to rule the world.
Kiltale, County Meath, 3rd and 4th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 30th January 2020
Bob the snowman wishes he could go on holidays to Italy.
His greatest fear is a chicken called Mike.
His best friend is Timmy the slug.
St Pius X BNS, 6th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 29th January 2020
Welcome to Jamaica! And welcome to the best kitchen in the whole world! I’m Bartholomew and my side kick is Toasty. I’m a pound of butter and Toasty is a slice of toast.
I’m in a bit of a predicament now as some knives buttered me on to Toasty!
But since I have super powers I can turn back into a solid pound of butter…. but for the time being I’m staying on Toasty.
St. Philip’s Junior National School, 1st Class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 28 January 2020
Once upon a time there was a tiger called Stripes.
He lived with his best friend Speedy Sly the fox.
One day they went for a walk and Stripes saw his enemy Alex the muscley lion.
Scoil Áine, Clondalkin, 6th Class. Fighting Words Wicklow, 23 January 2020
‘OW’ shouted Diana when she fell surprisingly harder than usual.
She had fallen out of the Tree house again. Poppy climbed down as fast as she could, but she was too late.
‘Ill never get used to this said Poppy as she rolled her eyes. Diana and Poppy met five years ago in another jungle tree.
Gaelscoil an Bhradain Feasa, 4th class, Fighting Words Wicklow, 22nd January 2020
There once lived an eyebrow called Paul. He really wanted to get a job in an office in Dublin Zoo.
On his way to the interview he got really nervous. He fell over and his eyebrow suddenly got very bushy.
Suddenly, out of the blue, an eyelash arrived, her name was Billie Eyelash!
Presentation Girls School, 4th Class, Maynooth, Fighting Words Wicklow, 21st January 2020
Once upon a time Alan the Avocado cat was walking through his Avocado stockroom.
That day his house had been flooded with water. The toilet water had a lot of gross things in it.
Suddenly the avocado stockroom locked down: there was another flood!
Presentation Girls School Maynooth 4th Class & St Philip’s Junior N.S. 1st Class Fighting Words Wicklow, 16 January 2020
Willow stood halfway in and halfway out of the wall.
She had been living in a mansion all alone for about 50 years.
She had been a servant in the house. Until one day, a chandelier fell on her.
St. Mary’s BNS, 5th class, County Wicklow, 9th January 2020
Jim the Rapper is in a recording studio.
When he finished recording about potato and ham he was about to leave when he met Chuck the Rabies Squirrel.
Chuck screamed at him “I won’t eat you.”
Presentation Girl’s School, 4th class, County Wicklow, 8th January 2020
One foggy morning, Joseph, an elderly man, woke up and ate breakfast. He had Weetabix and tea with his only daughter, Emily.
Suddenly his piranha fish, Paddy, grew in size and bit his daughter.
“Oww”, she roared. Joseph jumped up and tried to help her.
St. Andrew’s, Booterstown, 6th class, 12th December 2019
A long time ago the society of lemons created lemon squisher on a tropical island. All who entered the lemon squisher would enter lemon land.
It was Zesti the lemons greatest ambition to become the chosen lemon.
But it would be a long road and Zesti would face many tough times on the seas of lemonade.
St. Fergals NS, 2nd class, County Wicklow 11th December 2019
Once upon a time there was a cat called Scar, the Superhero cat.
His greatest wish was to have fish to eat. His best friend was Tom, the talking cucumber.
One day, Scar saw a monster. Prince Ben saved Scar from the evil monster.
St. Fergal’s NS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 10th December 2019
There was a wolf that lived on the top of Mount Everest, called Frostbite.
One day when he was half way through his dinner he slipped and fell down into the deep snow.
Frostbite slid down the side of the mountain. He got a cut on his eye and he was mutated into a giant wolf with ice spikes on his back.
Our Lady of the Wayside NS, 6th class, County Wicklow, 5th December 2019
Octardo was a half-human, half-octopus who was really lonely.
One day he went to Supervalu where he met a lovely man called Bateson.
“Hello young man, today I woke up and sneezed three times,” moaned Octardo.
Our Lady of the Wayside NS, 6th class, County Wicklow, 4th December 2019
One Friday, Squiggle Pops was in McDonalds. He was getting a McFlurry, a big Mac meal with a latte and chicken nuggets.
When he got his meal he first went for the nuggets and then he found one burnt one.
So he kept it and called it Yohan because he liked it.
St. Thomas’ JNS, Jobstown, 2nd and 3rd Class, December 2019
Once upon a time there was a Superhero called Crystal, she was the best Superhero ever.
But one day she realised that the city, called Unicorn World had caught fire.
Her best friend was Fury the Ice Wolf.
St. Mary’s National School, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 27th November 2019
Bob the Banana loved superheroes, but in his book of superheroes, which was called ‘Frankie’, the main superhero got eaten, and now Bob’s greatest fear is being eaten.
Bob loved reading about superhero history. His friend Psychopath, who was a hash brown, gave him the book.
One day, Bob was in the fruit bowl reading his history book, when Psychopath whispered to him, “There’s a monster on the loose.”
St Thomas's JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 26th November 2019
Once upon a time there was a dog called Tutu the Killer Dog. Tutu is a killer cake-maker. But he also kills cats and fish to eat.
Banani the Banana was Spider Killer Cat’s best friend.
They met in a haunted house earlier today at twelve o’ clock.
St. Kieran’s School, Bray, 3rd/4th class, County Wicklow, 21st November 2019
One day there was a boy called Scott the half wizard.
He was camping on an island when he fell into some deep water, nearly drowning. It was a full moon.
Selena the powerful witch had turned him into a merman.
St Kevin’s NS, Tarahill, 5th class, County Wicklow, 20th November 2019
Sienna’s Greatest Wish: Use Nanny’s mashed potato to smother the stick!
Sienna was walking through the park and Timmy the Stick killed her.
She became a ghost and was petrified by Timmy ever since.
St Thomas’ JNS, 2nd class, County Wicklow, 19th November 2019
Once upon a time there was a dragon named Dragorio.
He ate too many sausages so he was fat, so fat that he couldn’t fly.
He couldn’t even lick his toenails. But one day there came bees and they made fun of him because he was fat and couldn’t fly.
All Saints, Blackrock, 4th, 5th and 6th class, 13th November 2019
Joseph opened his eyes to find Billy the cat lying on top of him, licking his face. Joseph groaned because he was tired.
He quickly threw Billy off his chest to check the clock. It was 8 o’clock and he was already late for detective school, again!
He poured himself a bowl of dry cereal. There was nothing he hated more than milk.
St. Thomas’ Junior NS, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 12 November 2019
Once upon a time in the jungle there was a little puppy called Loveheart who was trying to find his way home.
In the lake he saw his friend Froggy the Frog.
He saw that Barry the crocodile was in the water as well so Loveheart tried to save Froggy.
Scoil Cholmcille, Ballybrack, 3rd class, County Wicklow, 7 November 2019
Once upon a time there was a dinosaur and his name was Trarlee.
He wished to be human. His greatest fear was Fred the Ant who would crawl on him when he was evolving and prevent him from becoming human.
When Trarlee felt sad he would go to the little hole next door where Flapper lived.
St. Fergal's NS, Bray, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 06 November 2019
Once upon a time there was a flying Chicken Nugget called Skinny.
He was flying down the street when he saw a human. He rushed onto a roof of a McDonalds because he was scared.
That was where he found his friend, Freddy the French Fry.
St. Thomas’ Junior NS, 2nd Class, County Wicklow, 05 November 2019
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Alison.
She woke up one day in a castle. The evil Queen Jessica came and took over the castle.
Ballala the orange came in to save Alison. “Who are you?” Alison shouted “There is a lot going on!”
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.
Welcome to the Fighting Words Un-School Club!
All the work on this page has been produced by children aged 6 to 12 from all over Ireland.
We will be updating this page regularly during the school closure period, so check back for more cool stuff!
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Listen To The Stories!
We have invited our fantastic team of volunteer tutors to read some of the primary school stories. The stories were written by children from schools all over Ireland at Fighting Words workshops.
Click here to listen and read along!
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Read the stories submitted by young authors. Click on the title of each story below to read it!
By Carter, age 7 - Co. Down.
There was a roller blades called Carter, they were green with fire logs on the side.
They could fly very high in the sky but they couldn't roller skate very fast.
Their greatest wish was to win an Olympic medal.
By Noah, Age 8, Carlow
Once upon a time there was a puppy called Max.
He was five months old and was white with ginger spots. Max was a happy and friendly puppy but sometimes he was a bit silly.
His owner was a scientist.
By Ryan, age 9 – Co. Kildare
Hello, my name is Ryan and I think it is outrageous that diesel cars were ever made. They produce emissions, they use fossil fuels and they negatively affect the environment.
Firstly, diesel emissions contribute to the development of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory health effects, the pollution of air, water and soil, reductions in visibility and global climate change.
By Kora, age 8 - Belfast
Sophia was picking flowers in a beautiful farm and singing to the animals on the farm. Her best friend was called Denny the sausage dog. She had a secret admirer who watched her from a distance as she sang to the animals. His name was Conor.
One day Conor was very brave and visited the farm to talk to the girl he had watched for so long. After a week or so of Conor visiting Sophia, they became very close. However, the evil Maritha was watching their love grow and became very jealous of the beautiful Sophia and her new friend.
By Kyle, Age 9 – Co. Meath
One day Stan was driving and he found a bird on the road whose wings were not working so Stan brought it back to his house.
He used an old box to make a home for the injured bird and put some bread and water in it.
After a few days, the bird got better and could now fly. The bird flew onto Stan’s head and flew away.
Mahi Panguluru, age 11, Co. Dublin
People say "you're good at art" you should be an artist someday
My brain starts thinking excessively and I don't know what to say
Right now, there's Coronavirus but how am I to know. What the future holds for me I don't know where to go
Conor, Rang a 2, Gaelscoil an Bhradáin Feasa, Co. Lú.
Le Kate Kennington, aois 7, Gaelscoil Osraí, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Scríofa ag Diarmuid, Rang 2
Roghnaigh and t-uachtarán Micheal D. Higgins mé le turas a thógáil chomh fada leis an bplainéad Mars. Bhí mé ag dul ar an turas le séisear spásaire eile. Bhí tús curtha leis an gcomhaireamh síos 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 éirí ó thalamh!!!
Bhí an cúrsa socraithe againn do Mars ach bhí mífheidhmiú ann. Chuireamar ár roicéad i dtír ar phláinéid aisteach agus an t-aon rud a bhí muid in ann a fheicéil ná muca.
ó Diarmuid, Aois 9, Co. Roscomáin
Fadó , fadó bhí frog beag bídeach ann darbh ainm Jim-Jim. Bhí Jim Jim ag iarraidh dul go dtí Hawaii. Bhí sé ag iarraidh dul ansin mar bhí an ghrian i gcónaí ag scoilteadh na gcloch i Hawaii de réir na scéalta a bhí cloiste aige. Bhí fadhb amháin ag Jim-Jim áfach. Níor thaitin sé leis a bheith ag eitilt ar eitleán.
Bhí cara amháin ag Jim-Jim. Seanfhear a bhí ann darbh ainm Frainc. Fear stuama a bhí ann. Lá amháin chuaigh Jim-Jim chuig Frainc agus chuir sé ceist air. “
By Siún, age 6 - Co. Phort Láirge
By Cillian Ó Tuathaigh, 12 Co. Phort Láirge
One day, Jason was sitting at his desk at school when the teacher made an announcement that would change his life.
“Class, I think you’ll want to hear this.” He was tuned in on the radio to a broadcast by Leo Varadkar.
“Today we will be shutting schools down for a period of time that could extend to beyond the school year due to Covid-19,” announced Leo, “We will advise people on staying at home and washing their hands frequently.”
ó Chormac, Aois 11, Co. Roscomáin
Fadó, fadó bhí liathróid ann. Bob an t-ainm a bhí ar an liathróid. Bhí sé ag iarraidh óir. Bhí sé beo bocht. Níor thaitin ceol ar chor ar bith leis. Aon am a chuala sé ceol ní raibh sé in ann bogadh. Lá amháin bhuail sé lena chara Mixie. Bhí Mixie ag bogadh chomh mall le sloth mar pheann luaidhe a bhí ann.
“Tá plean agam,” a scread Bob in ard a chinn is a ghutha, “plean chun a bheith chomh saibhir le rí”. “Cad é?” a cheistigh Mixie. “ Tá mé chun …..”
By Lauren Lalor, age 11 - Cork
I was lucky that I lived by the sea. It meant I could be a schoolgirl by day and a mermaid at night.
Nobody would believe me if I told them about my life under the water with the jellyfish, Dorky the seahorse, Jim the Shark, Rory the Crab. My whole gang were down there, my underwater family.
By Jake Murray, Donegal age 12
Once upon a time there was three brother quarks, Jake, Jamie and Luke.
They were going on a trip to their favourite place in the whole world, the Large Hadron Collider. They were entering a competition to be smashed there. They were all so excited but,none more so than Jake. He was so excited that he could be famous just like his hero Stephen Quirking.
So, when they arrived, Jake, Jamie and Luke unpacked their stuff at the hotel and went off.
For the past few days, no schoolwork has come through for my siblings. So my mum had this “genius” idea that I could actually “teach” my them.
At first I thought it was a good idea because I didn’t have anything better to do (except schoolwork) and my mum said she would pay me, so I was all set. But when it came to actually “teach” them, things turned out not the way I wanted it to.
By Michael Delaney
Chapter 1: A Dog's Dinner
Boom! There I was in the Smiley Faces care home with all the other orphans, scrubbing the master’s dishes. I was with my friends, Marvin and Patrick.
“Did you ever know your parents?” Patrick questioned.
“No, my only relatives live in South Africa…I wish I lived with them” I said wistfully
By Juliette Whitty age 9, County Kildare
One fine day a girl named Milly woke up in the basement of her house, because that was her room. It was cold, dark and damp with no lovely pictures on the walls or even have bright pretty curtains, as what would be the point of that without a window for them to be placed?
Milly’s parents were horrid to her, they made her home-school herself, not let her play with anyone or anything.
Based on the novel Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
By Ciara, age 12 – Co. Dublin
I remember the day I was minted like it was yesterday. The metal stamps crushed my nickel brass outer ring and my cupronickel middle together, while simultaneously marking my front with the 1 euro symbol and my back with the year 2010 and an Irish hunter horse and foal - a limited release commemorative design - and poof! I was formed.
By Darragh, age 8 - Dublin
1: Bully Attack
Once I was thinking of flying aircrafts, so I started building aircrafts.
But these kids started to bully me so I made a friend. That night I made a trap in the bush that they were always bullying us in.
By Maria, age 11 – Dublin
Waking up is difficult to do, especially when there’s a troubling task ahead. It’s a constant obstacle. So it was with trepidation that I awoke that morning. I got up, changed and entered the living room.
Mother was frying eggs as Sandy sat beside her. Mother turned and dropped an egg.
“Sylvia…” she muttered, tossing me sausages. Worry crossed her face.
By Hannah age 11, Dublin
“Oh no! The humans are coming to cuddle us!” I squeaked as Fluffy hid in the hidey hole.
“Come on, Fluffy,” said Tom, trying to coax her out.
“Come on, Sparkster!” Hannah cried.
By Hanna, age 11 – Co. Kilkenny
Once upon a time in a faraway land lived a boy named Zimbab.
Zimbab was only a young boy of the age of five when his dad died in a war in 1897. Since his dad’s passing, he had lived with his mam Maria.
They live in a small mud hut just outside a village in Gleaja.
Astrid, age 9 – Dublin
“Boom!” said Lilly, moving her piece on the board. “Audrey?! It’s your turn!”
“W-What? Oh.”
“You okay?”
By Roisin Hensman – age 9 – Co. Wexford
As these two dogs,
Each other’s friend,
Their friendship would never come to an end.
By Roisin, age 9 – Co. Wexford
The bees need the trees,
And the weeds need seeds,
Protect the bees,
By Roisin, age 9 – Co. Wexford
My dog’s ears blowing in the wind,
Many a time he had sinned,
Stealing my lunch,
By Darragh, age 8
We are on lockdown
It gives me a frown
It brings me down.
By Evie, age 10 – Co. Meath
CHAPTER ONE
It was Monday evening and Quinn was playing with her dog Sally in the back garden.
Quinn's mum came out and asked "Em, darling Quinn, would you mind doing your..." She hesitated. "....homework?"
"What did you ask me!?" Quinn replied in a very scared voice.
By Olivia, age 10 – Dublin
Hi, I am a polar bear. Today another icecap melted and destroyed my home.
I will now tell you how it happened: It was Friday afternoon. My mother told me and my brother to go and catch some fish for supper.
We went down to the Arctic Ocean to catch some salmon or - if we were lucky - a seal or walrus (they are my favourites).
By Lucy, age 8 – Co. Waterford
Early on Easter Sunday morning, the Easter Bunny left Easter eggs all the way up Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo.
The Easter Bunny drew a map of where all the Easter eggs were hidden.
The Easter Bunny dropped a copy of the map and a leprechaun found it.
By Caoimhe, age 11 – Co. Fermanagh
One day Lisa and Daisy were at the beach chilling out. Lisa was Daisy’s best friend. Lisa was super sporty - she had come first in every race on Sports Day, she was captain of the school football team and was always chosen first for everything…but her favourite sport was swimming.
Daisy was Lisa’s best friend. She had a passion for art – especially drawing and designing clothes.
By Erin, age 8 – Co. Dublin
Chapter 1
Finding Out The News
Once there were two children called Ciara and Conor. They both lived with their mum and dad. Their mum's name was Mary and their dad's name was Kevin.
One day, Ciara and Conor were on their way to school and they saw a poster saying:
"Selfie Contest on Sunday at 12 o’clock in the afternoon!
By Olivia, age 10 – Dublin
Simon was a little boy aged twelve. He absolutely loved space. When he was in bed, Simon would dream of going to space in an enormous rocket. His favourite movie was any type of sci-fi movie, he had Space Invaders birthdays, space-related Christmas presents. In short, everything had a bit of space-related things in it.
Our story begins when Simon got a scholarship to be the first ever kid in space. Simon was over the moon, the day he said his goodbyes to his family and friends and set out on his journey to NASA.
By Tom, age 8, Dublin
One day there was a nine year old boy called Phil who lived in a small cottage on St. Catherine’s Road. World War Three was going to happen that day.
Phil was going to town with his mother. When they got there, it was very busy - everyone was getting their last bits and bobs. A few minutes later, a loud deafening noise was heard from all around town. Everyone rushed to their houses.
Phil was all alone! His mother had left with everyone else. No one could be heard or seen.
By Sophie, age 10 – Dublin 24
I was hunting for Easter Eggs when suddenly I stumbled across the most amazing, gleaming, magical eggs.
They were spotty and stripy, they were lying in the long green grass, and I looked around to make sure no one was looking then I quickly grabbed the two eggs and ran to look for some more, I found two more.
At the end, me and my two friends Lily and Molly sat down on the concrete and showed each other what was in them.
By Olivia age 10 - Dublin
Ava was a little girl who loved science. She was inspired by her dad (Mr. Smith), who was a mad scientist.
Mr. Smith would do all sorts of tricks, such as make her pet rabbit a human being, make himself invincible and make their house the size of a pea.
His most famous trick was to shrink a person on April Fools’ Day.
By Éanna - Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Chapter 1
The Origin of Police Officer Hot Dog
One normal day in November 2009, there was a fast food restaurant named Rade-x. They sold hot dogs and chips and stuff like that.
A boy named Tom went there every week to get a hot dog. Tom had a sister who was really into science and equations. Tom had to bring her to the fast food shop as well because she was too young to stay at home on her own. Every time they went, she would get chips. It was always the same. This time it was different.
By Olivia, age 10 - Dublin
Tom sat patiently in the back seat of his little blue Hyundai.
Tom was going to the beach with his family.
He absolutely adored the beach, not because of the sand but because of the sea creatures - he thought they were fascinating.
By Harry, age 7 – Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Chapter 1
Once a Chocolate Bar named Brunche went down a toilet. He found a cat. But Brunche didn't know that the cat was evil.
Then the cat said, “I am an evil cat.”
