Leona Forde: The Wonderful World of Milly McCarthy

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Sunday 13 July 2025

12:00 pm

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Milly McCarthy. Milly is a complete catastrophe, a total magnet for mayhem. Whether it's disastrous dancing, shambolic sports days or totally hilarious talent shows, Milly always leaves a trail of chaos behind her. Come and meet Cork author Leona Forde and join her on an adventure into the world of Milly McCarthy and her latest Wild Atlantic Antics in the Kerry Gaeltacht. Sure, what could possibly go wrong?

 

Duration: 1 hour. Ages 7+

Admission: Free but ticketed. Ages 7+

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In Leona Forde’s brand new book Milly McCarthy’s Wild Atlantic Antics (illustrated by Karen Harte), it’s nearly the summer holidays and Milly’s class is heading off on a school tour to the Gaeltacht in the West of Ireland. Milly can’t wait to be away from home with her friends – but the teachers aren’t quite so excited. Because Milly is a constant catastrophe waiting to happen, and they know it’s only a matter of time before she turns the school tour upside down…

 

Writer

Leona Forde

Leona Forde is a children's author and teacher from Bandon, County Cork. Karen Harte is an illustrator, comic creator and visual designer from Dublin. Their series has received widespread praise...

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