The Great Irish Farm Book

Step into the vibrant, sun-dappled world of Irish farms with this beautifully illustrated hardcover, perfect for young explorers aged five to ten. Darragh McCullough’s charming narrative, brought to life by Sally Caulwell’s vivid artwork, invites children to discover the rhythms of rural life through the eyes of farm animals, farmers, and the seasons. From the clatter of hooves in County Meath to the quiet hum of hay bales in Kerry, each page unfolds a sensory journey through Ireland’s agricultural heartland.

With rich, educational illustrations that spotlight native animals, crops, and landscapes, this book doubles as a gentle geography lesson and a celebration of Irish heritage. Whether tracing the path of a milk truck or learning how a sheep’s wool grows, young readers will find both wonder and learning in every turn.

Published by Gill Books in September 2020, this 96-page volume is designed for the curious, early reader who delights in picture-rich storytelling and the gentle rhythm of countryside life. A perfect blend of art and education, it’s more than a book — it’s an invitation to roam Ireland’s fields, one illustration at a time.