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Available now in bookshops and online!
Follow Rowan in a magical adventure Into the Witchwood
Get your copy hereMéabh McDonnell
Children's books
author and bookseller
Books and stories have been my passion since I can remember. I was the girl who dreamt about the backs of wardrobes coming to life and finding talking animals in the woods. I have written stories and poetry since I was very young, mostly inspired by fairytales and mythology and I cannot wait to share my first book with the world.
The O'Brien Press, March 2024
Into the Witchwood
Never, ever, set foot inside the Witchwood...
In the heart of the Witchwood, at the bottom of an ancient well, sits the Witch, controlling all the dark magic of the wood. Rowan’s mum vanished there six months ago, and hasn’t been seen since. Rowan’s family hasn’t been the same since Mum disappeared. She fights with her dad and her little sister Lila all the time, and Nana won’t even talk to her any more. But Rowan believes she can rescue her mum. After all, she’s a witch too…
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Sinéad O'Hart
‘Spooky, thrilling, and enthrallingly clever’
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Erika McGann
‘A cracking story – thrilling and fast-paced, with an enchanting kind of witchcraft’
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Milena Taylor, Inis Magazine
‘Stirring debut … Action-packed … McDonnell grounds this tense, dramatic novel in her study of her characters and the ways in which they grow. This is a satisfying story that leaves the reader wanting more’
About Me
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Writer
My debut novel, Into the Witchwood is due to be released with The O'Brien Press in Spring 2024. It was inspired by my dual love of nature and all things magical. Written as a love letter to fairy and folktale and my 10 year old self, it's available for pre-order from Charlie Byrne's Bookshop now.
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Bookseller
I am a passionate children's bookseller. My knowledge and lifelong interest in children's books has taken me to the magical store that is Charlie Byrne's bookshop in Galway where I am the Children's Section Manager and buyer.
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AWARD-WINNING BLOGGER & EDITOR
2018 V by Very Irish Blog Awards, Silver and Bronze award winner in the Politics and Literature Categories.
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Get Tickets
Sunday, April 28th 2024 - 2pm
Into The Witchwood | Cúirt 2024
The Mick Lally Theatre, Galway, Druid Ln, Galway, Ireland
Duration: 45 minutes | Free Tickets
