Colmán Ó Raghallaigh

Colmán Ó Raghallaigh is the author of many children's books in Irish, including the award winning Ruairí series and a highly successful series of graphic novels, both published by his own publishing house, Cló Mhaigh Eo. Five of his books were published by An Gúm, among them the best-selling Róisín ar Strae (1996) and a short adventure novel for young people about the famine titled Éalú san Oíche. An Sclábhaí (2002) was the first graphic novel to be published in Ireland and is a gripping account of the young St. Patrick's capture and escape. In May 2002 it won a prestigious Bisto Merit Award and was followed by An Tóraíocht (2003), An Teachtaire (2004) and An Táin (2006). For more information visit http://www.leabhar.com.