Primary school teacher Michael Egan has published the fourth book in his exciting new children’s series.

Published by Gill Books, Declan Kirby GAA Star: European Dreams has be released today, April 21st and can be ordered online right here.

A primary school teacher by profession, Laois native Egan first began writing the series while on a career break in Brazil. However, after returning to Ireland the manuscripts remained on his laptop for the two years. It was only during the first lockdown in March 2020 that he considered submitting his work to a publisher. Upon receiving the submission, Gill Books Commissioning Editor, Sarah Liddy knew that Egan’s writing and the characters at Smithgreen GAA Club would instantly appeal to young readers and GAA fans and offered him a four-book deal with the first two books launching in spring 2021.

European Dreams - The Smithgreen team are invited to Spain to participate in the GAA World games playing against teams from different countries. Declan’s excitement about the trip soon turns sour as he struggles to prove himself to the new coach and keep his place on the team. Meanwhile the boys get caught in a storm while enjoying a boating adventure. Can they find their way back to shore before something terrible happens?

About the Author

Michael Egan has been a primary school teacher for over ten years and has coached several school GAA teams.  He set up Laois GAA TV three years ago, a website which shows highlights of important GAA club games within Laois. The GAA Star series is ideal for GAA-loving children aged 9+ and is designed with reluctant readers in mind.

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