Twas the Match Before Christmas

Julianne McKeigue, Brian Fitzgerald

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O'Brien Press Ltd
14 October 2024

Gaelic football; Picture storybooks

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Croke Park

It was quiet and peaceful; the great pitch was dark ...

But not for long!

As the clock strikes midnight, there's a magical surprise: Santa, his elves and reindeer arrive for a night of mischief, mayhem and football.

By: Julianne McKeigue
Illustrated by: Brian Fitzgerald
Imprint: O'Brien Press Ltd
Country of Publication: Ireland
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 9mm
ISBN: 9781788494656
ISBN 10: 1788494652
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 14 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

JULIANNE McKEIGUE hails from Tullamore in County Offaly and is a staunch GAA fan, with a particular love of hurling. She works as the events, education and retail manager at the GAA Museum in Croke Park. Julianne studied journalism at DCU and worked in sports PR, starting her career in the offices of the late, great Bill O’Herlihy. Julianne lives in Drumcondra with her two children, Leo and Juliet, her husband James and Billy the dog. This is her first book. BRIAN FITZGERALD feels most at home illustrating children’s picture books, encouraged by winning the International Silent Book Competition in Bologna. He is the illustrator of You Can Do It, Rosie! and Wonders of the Wild. He lives and works in Dún Laoghaire.