Remember these?
We all have our unique memories of primary and secondary school but I’m confident in saying that quite a lot of people will remember these books.
Ann and Barry
More wholesome than a Daniel O’Donnell Christmas special. I wonder what they’re up to now? Probably still eating jam.
Remember Ann and Barry from the Rainbow Reading Programme? Questionable gender depiction but also Ann driving a car! pic.twitter.com/KnGzkSIPWG
— NCCB Ireland (@NCCBIreland) July 23, 2015
Sonas/Siamsa/Spraoi/Súgradh annuals
Anyone else remember Pól Peist, Áine Asal agus Micí Madra?
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Bun go Barr
I’m still absolutely terrified of the modh coinníollach.
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Cairde Nua
Were the characters in this book ever unhappy?
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Busy at Maths
Feck off!
Figure it Out
Seriously, feck off.
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New Treasury of English
Me fail English that’s unpossible.
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Postcard from the Stars
There was something about a cat in this one. Wasn’t there?
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Spelling and Tables
Like a creepy stalker, this book seemed like it followed you around from 1st – 6th year. It just wouldn’t go away.
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Tara and Ben
Hooligans.
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Disco na Mbo
Now we’re talking.
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An Triail
Risky stuff and a very Irish way of showing that you were now considered an adult.
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The copybooks
Flashbacks, serious flashbacks.
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