Alan Clarke
Author: Alan Clarke
Publication date: November 2026
RRP: € 12.99
Binding: Paperback, 219x274mm, 56pp
ISBN: 9781914596629
Join Alan and his beloved Springer Spaniel, Kookie, on a very special day out to Clare Island!
Setting off from Castlebar, their adventure takes them through Westport, across the sea by ferry and onto an island full of surprises. Along the way, they discover the home of the famous pirate queen Granuaile, explore an ancient abbey, encounter a mysterious many-tailed fox and make their way to the island lighthouse. With curious noses, a few unexpected discoveries and plenty of laughs, Alan and Kookie soon find that the best adventures are the ones shared with a very good friend. But will they make it back in time to catch the ferry?
About the author
Alan Clarke lives in County Mayo, where he spent 16 years with his loyal companion, best friend and four-legged partner in crime, Kookie the Springer Spaniel. Together, Alan and Kookie have shared plenty of adventures, laughs and probably a little bit of mischief along the way! Alan has worn many hats over the years – carpenter, supermarket manager, DJ, radio presenter and now, children’s book author! Although, if you had asked Kookie, she’d probably have told you that Alan’s most important job was taking her for walks and making sure her dinner is served on time!
With almost half a million followers across social media, Alan has made a name for himself by making people laugh. He’s also the host of the hugely successful Big News Coming Soon podcast, has won two prestigious Gossies awards and has helped raise thousands of euros for charity. Having already written his autobiography, Alan decided it was time to share the spotlight with the real star of the show, Kookie! And while Alan might think he’s the famous one, Kookie knows exactly who’s in charge!