Brian Gallagher

Brian Gallagher

  • 5 stars across 19 books

Brian Gallagher was born in Dublin. He is a full-time writer whose plays and short stories have been produced in Ireland, Britain and Canada. He has worked extensively in radio and television, writing many dramas and documentaries.



He collaborated with composer Shaun Purcell on the musical, Larkin , for which he wrote the book and lyrics, and on Winds of Change for RTE's Lyric FM. His latest show is Whiskey in the Jar , a musical for which he wrote the book and lyrics, with music by Dave 'Doc' O'Connor.



His adult novels Invincible, Flight, Payback and Pursuit have won widespread praise, and in more recent times he has concentrated on historical fiction for older children, writing the novels Across the Divide, Taking Sides, Secrets and Shadows and Storm Clouds .



He is currently working on a new novel.



Outside of writing his interests include travel, tennis, music and hill walking. He lives with his family in Dublin.

7th June 2018

Across the Divide

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2nd September 2013

Stormclouds: New Friends. Old Differences.

Big changes are coming to late-Sixties Belfast. At first life seems normal for Sammy and Maeve, two children from the op... MoreStormclouds: New Friends. Old Differences.

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3rd October 2011

Taking Sides: A Boy. A Girl. A Nation Torn Apart.

In the Dublin of 1922 with Civil War about to break out, working class Annie Reilly is thrilled to win a scholarship to ... MoreTaking Sides: A Boy. A Girl. A Nation Torn Apart.

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15th February 2016

One Good Turn: WBD 2016

Gerry Quinn knows what it's like to be hungry and poor. So when looting breaks out during the 1916 Rising, he doesn't he... MoreOne Good Turn: WBD 2016

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2nd March 2015

Friend or Foe: 1916: Which side are you on?

It’s time to choose: friendship, family or loyalty to the cause. When Emer Davey saves her neighbour Jack Madigan from ... MoreFriend or Foe: 1916: Which side are you on?

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24th September 2012

Secrets and Shadows: Two friends in a world at war

When her home is destroyed in the Luftwaffe bombing of the North Strand, Dublin in 1941, Grace Ryan is forced to move in... MoreSecrets and Shadows: Two friends in a world at war

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11th April 2016

Arrivals: How long can a secret be kept?

When teenager Ciara Farrelly visits her dead grandfather's Ontario home she uncovers a secret from his childhood. Back ... MoreArrivals: How long can a secret be kept?

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1st August 2011

Project Science Series Pack

The three books in the Project Science series contain innovative worksheets to teach science to Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils... MoreProject Science Series Pack

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5th May 2000

Physical Processes

The activities in Physical Processes will help pupils to learn about electricity, forces, motion, light, sound, and the ... MorePhysical Processes

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5th May 2000

Materials and their Properties

Materials and their Properties contains innovative worksheets to teach Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils about grouping and class... MoreMaterials and their Properties

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