Alan Nolan is the author and illustrator of Fintan’s Fifteen, Conor’s Caveman and the Sam Hannigan series, and he is the illustrator of the popular Gordon’s Game books written by Gordon D’Arcy and Paul Howard, as well as Animal Crackers by Sarah Webb.
EVENTS
Paws, Claws and Ginormous Jaws – Favourite Animals Big & Small
11.30a.m. | Pugin Hall | for age 6+
Join author and illustrator Alan Nolan as he talks about favourite animals from children's books, and introduces you to a host of crazy critters, big and small, from his books Sam Hannigan and the Last Dodo and Animal Crackers (with Sarah Webb). Learn how to draw some cool animals, and play along with Alan's eco-friendly game show Alive, Extinct or Just Plain Stinky!
Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favourite pencils to this event!
Design Your Own Superhero Storytelling & Illustration Event
10a.m. | Lismore Library | Family Event | for age 6+
Ever wanted to design your own Superhero? Join author, illustrator and comic creator Alan Nolan as he talks about favourite comics and superheroes from his childhood (as well as modern day comic superstars like Dog Man, Bunny Vs Monkey and The Investigators) and shows you how to draw one of his own creations. Test your superhero knowledge with a quiz, and then design your very own Superhero using Alan’s patented super-duper Superhero Design Template™!
Feel free to bring your own sketchbook and favourite pencils to this event!
A Towers and Tales, Tall Tales Extravaganza Professor Twitt & Doctor Wotsit in The Search for Lizzy, the Legendary Lismore Castle Lake Monster!
4p.m. | Lismore Heritage Centre | Family Event | for age 6+
Captivated by cryptids? Think monsters are simply marvellous? Join brainy Professor Twitt and her slightly brain-less sidekick Doctor Wotsit as they search for the slipperiest critter of all, Lizzy, the Legendary Lismore Castle Lake Monster!TM. Find out all about Irish spooks and ghouls, create your very own Lake Monster, and take part in the mythical creature game show, Alive, Extinct or Just Plain Freaky!
Presented by former Laureate na nÓg 2023-2026 Patricia Forde and children’s author & illustrator Alan Nolan.
RECENT AWARDS:
Recipient of the Children’s Books Ireland 2024 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children’s Books.
His book Molly Malone & Bram Stoker in the Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens was shortlisted for An Post Children’s Book of the Year 2024.