Star Reads @ Monaghan County Libraries

Star Reads Meabh and Evan Kirk

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:49:41 GMT

Meabh and Evan joined us for a recording session in Monaghan library to tell us about some of their favorite books including Ellen Ryan's ;Gods don't cry' and 'Girls who slay monsters'.

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Star Reads James Mc Cague

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:42:08 GMT

James talks about his eclectic reading interests including Audio books, Warhammer & Dungeons and Dragons monster manuals!

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Star Reads witth Melani and Amelia

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:39:44 GMT

These book loving BFF's joined us to chat about their favourite reads.

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Star Reads with James Connolly

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:53:42 GMT

James joined us to tell us all about how much he has enjoyed the Little People, Big Dreams series. He also tells us about his reading journey.

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Star reads with Matilde Flores

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:17:11 GMT

As part of our Summer Stars Reading Challenge we've invited young readers to talk to us about their reading habits and share their Star reads.

First up in Matilde who tells us about her love of Lemony Snicket, John Green, Five Nights of Freddy (!!!) and more.

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Chloe McKenna (Castleblayney Library)

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:44:51 GMT

Chloe is a big fan of 'Isadora Moon' and her cousin 'Mirabelle' by Hariet Muncaster but when it comes to book series there's one that tops them all - Tom Gates! Chloe is such a fan of Tom Gates books she can even sing one of his songs...give it a listen now!

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Ria Tarrant (Castleblayney Library)

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:41:23 GMT

Ria is a delightful girl who loved to read about mischievous characters. Her absolute favourite is 'Daisy' by Kes Gray but she has lots of others to tell us about too!

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Rosie and Erin (Castleblayney Library)

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:38:45 GMT

Rosie and Erin are BFF's but with very different tastes when it comes to reading. They are avid readers and their top 5 lists are very eclectic - ranging from Manga to Supernatural thrillers.

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Grace Wilson (Castleblayney Library)

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:35:59 GMT

Grace Wilson joins us to talk about her favourite book 'Katy' by Jacqueline Wilson. Keep listening though as her Top 5 is worth noting too!

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Ben Wilson (Castleblayney Library)

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:34:29 GMT

Ben has recently discovered 'Bunny V's Monkey' and called in to Castleblayney to tell us all about it.

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Eimear Keenan

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:43:54 GMT

'The Creakers' by Tom Fletcher is top of the list for 10 year old Eimear Keenan. Tom also features in 3rd position with 'The Danger Gang'. David Walliams, Roald Dahl and Alan Nolan also get a mention.

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Nathan and Jason Flynn

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:55:47 GMT

We have another brother duo joining us today! Nathan and Jason Flynn love a good story and they've come to read us 2 of their favourites: I need a new Bum and Wiffy Wilson, The wolf who wouldn't go to school.

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Ryan Keelan

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:48:02 GMT

Ryan joins us to talk about his favourite book 'Horrid Henry' but he is also prone to some 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'. Ryan also let it slip that he's a budding artist so perhaps he'll be back talking to us as an illustrator some day!

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Lauren McQuaid

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:43:04 GMT

Lauren has put together her Top 5 books. We chat to her about her choices, how she decides what to read and also her thoughts on Irish Language books.

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James Kerley

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:33:10 GMT

James joined us to talk about his favourite graphic novels 'Dog Man - Mothering Heights' and 'Bunny V's Monkey'. We know there are lots of Dog Man readers out there but have you heard about Bunny V's Monkey? We think you'll love it as much as James does!

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Hannah and Catriona Bond

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:05:37 GMT

Hannah and Catriona Bond a book loving sisters from Monaghan. They are passionate readers and spoke to us about Black Beauty, The Keeper of Lost Cities, Harry Potter, Casper, An Elephant in my garden, Farm Boy and more!

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Jamie Hughes

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:44:14 GMT

Jamie Hughes from Castleblayney Library is a big fan of the Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. Have a listen to find out why!

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Eabha Carragher

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:22:21 GMT

Eabha is a big fan of Science Fiction and Fantasy. She brought a wonderful Top 5 book list to the Podcast recording. Top of the pile was The Shadowhunter Cronicles by Cassandara Clare. You'll have to listen to find out the others!

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Dara McDonald

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:03:18 GMT

Dara is a wonderful reader, a wonderful talker and as it turns out a wonderful writer who won a prize in the Write A Book Competition which runs in all County Monaghan Primary School. Her favourite book is The Friendship Fairies by Lucy Kennedy.

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Clodagh Marron

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:00:13 GMT

Clodagh has chosen 'The Great Dream Robbery' by Chris Smith and Greg James as her number 1 book. Clodagh has been an avid user of Carrickmacross library since a young age so she's got lots of other recommendations too.

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Adam Byrne

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:58:13 GMT

Harry Potter, The Person Controller, The Taylor Turbochaser and How to Train Your Dragon all get a mention from Adam Byrne (Age 10).

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Ella Thornton

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:49:59 GMT

Ella has picked Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone as her ultimate favourite but she's also fond of Enid Blyton, especially The Adventure series.

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Lily Thornton

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:47:06 GMT

Have you read the Spy Dog series? Lily highly recommends them and so do we if you're looking for a wonderful adventure series for children aged around 7-9.

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Tia Hughes

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:43:50 GMT

'Fing' is top of the list of favourites for Tia Hughes in this Podcast but she's got lots of others to recommend too!

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Conor Brady

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:41:43 GMT

The Treasure Hunters by James Patterson and the Harry Potter Series have been keeping Conor busy reading.

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Noah Mc Kenna

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:19:07 GMT

Noah chose The Lion above the door by Onjali Q. Rauf as his top pick but also spoke to us about his Top 5 including 'Trash' by Andy Mulligan and Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow

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Ava Hall

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:10:40 GMT

Ava is a big fan of the Percy Jackson series, but if she had to pick one as her favourite (which she did) it would be Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian. Listen in to find out why....

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Jamie and Bobby Moen

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:06:56 GMT

Jamie likes Captain Underpants, Bobby prefers Football books but these brothers both love reading!

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Dáithí and Aodhan Ni Sceathain

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:04:46 GMT

Cat Kid, Captain Underpants and Harry Potter all get a mention from these 2 brothers.

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Cillian Ward (Age 3!)

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:54:59 GMT

Cillian is one of our youngest podcast guests but you're never too young to love books! Cillian and his Mum Emma joined us to talk about The Gruffalo and Dear Zoo.

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Noah McCahey

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:52:10 GMT

Not many children can say they've read the complete unabridged 'Lord Of The Rings' trilogy, but Noah can and he's here to tell us all about the books and how it all started with Ed Sheerin.....

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Neil and Evan Lennon

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:38:34 GMT

The Gingerbread Man, Dragonterra and Begal Tigers all get a mention!

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Amelia Kelly

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:45:49 GMT

Amelia chats to us about The BabySitters Club and gives us her unique views on being a reader

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Tess Slowey (Clones Library)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:18:43 GMT

Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls gets top billing with Tess

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Anne Grundy (Monaghan Library)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:16:05 GMT

'Thorn' by Intisar Khanani is just one of her favorites.

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Beibhinn and Éanna Kelly (Carrickmacross Library)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:12:26 GMT

This brother and sister duo have a recommended reading list worth checking out!

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Ferdia Fox (Carrickmacross Library)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:10:08 GMT

Ferdia talks to us about his favourite series 'Tom Gates'.

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Gabriella Gomez (Carrickmacross Library)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:08:15 GMT

Gabriella chats to us about Wizards of Once plus lots more!

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Rokas Silinskas (Carrickmacross Library)

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:06:32 GMT

Rokas chats to us about Dog Man by Dave Pilkey

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Juliet Cassidy (Carrickmacross Library)

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:52:34 GMT

Juliet talk about her favourite book Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

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