Well it might be a long way to Tipperary for most of the world, but for people like me, who live in Limerick – well, it’s only up the road.

On Monday I went to Nenagh and Borrisokane. Nenagh is a great town, and I was delighted to visit it again. I’d never been to Borrisokane before though, so I was especially looking forward to that. In Borrisokane, I visited Scoil Mhuire, where I spoke to the lovely children in Second and Third classes. Here I got the best inspiration for along time. One child suggested I set a book in their school, and call it Alice Goes to Borrisokane. I think that’s got a great ring to it, so who knows????

On Tuesday it was off to Cashel and Tipperary town.

Here’s me in Cashel library. The teacher in me loves to see all those enthusiastic raised hands. It was a great venue, but an unexpected hailstorm bouncing on the metal roof made it impossible to hear for a few minutes. Someone came up with the great idea of a story of a group of children getting trapped in a library by severe weather. The idea of being trapped in a library sounds like heaven to me, but I suspect that for some of the audience it didn’t sound like so much fun.

In Tipperary Town I visited St Michael’s Girls’ School, and I have to say it was amazing. The girls were so well prepared, it was a joy to speak to them.

And that was week three of Book Festival. Next week it’s off to Clare – I can’t wait!