Mayo-based children's book series proves a big success
The latest edition of 'The Adventures of Gráinne Bear' has been published.
Mayo writer Bernie Gaughan has released the second book in her much-loved children’s series , bringing young readers on another playful journey through Mayo’s landscapes and legendary past.
The new book, , follows Gráinne Bear and her family as they hop on the bus from Newport and travel through Westport to Louisburgh, where they visit the Granuaile Museum. Along the way, the Bears stumble into heart-warming chaos, unexpected magic, and encounter two queens, our own Irish Pirate Queen Granuaile and Queen Elizabeth I.
The story continues the thread begun in the first book, , where the Bear family were found living secretly in Princess Grace Park, their ancestors rescued by Granuaile herself in the 16th century. The series blends fact and fiction, making Irish heritage feel alive, playful and accessible for children.
Bernie describes the books as “a way for children to fall in love with Mayo’s history without even realising they’re learning”. From Newport to Westport to Louisburgh, readers follow real locations and real historical figures woven through magical storytelling - a combination that has made Gráinne Bear a firm favourite with families across the county.
Copies of are now available at www.grainnebear.ie. The book can also be found in local bookshops across Mayo and it proved very popular over the festive period.
Perfect for young readers, history-lovers, and anyone with a grá for Granuaile and a soft spot for teddy bears, this new chapter in the Gráinne Bear adventure promises joy, mischief, and a little bit of Mayo magic.
