News 2025
“Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower”
We are delighted to announce our latest publication, The Last Irish Wolf/An Mac Tíre Deiridh in Éirinn.
The Last Irish Wolf/An Mac Tíre Deiridh in Éirinn is two books in one, a beautifully illustrated volume telling the story of the last Irish wolf which was killed in 1786 on the side of Mount Leinster in County Carlow.
The story was written by John MacKenna and is sumptuously illustrated by Faye Tucker. This is a children's book for children and adults, a highly imaginative retelling of the story of Ireland's last wild wolf.
The creation of this book was supported by Creative Places Bagenalstown and Carlow County Council Library Service. A copy of this book will be given to each school library in County Carlow.
Given that Irish was widely spoken in county Carlow in the 18th century and that Carlow town now has a vibrant and growing Irish speaking population it is very appropriate that this publication is bilingual.
We at the Harvest Press share Carlow's vision of a bi-lingual town and county.
If you'd like to come to the book launch in Carlow town library on Tuesday 14th October at 7.30pm, you'd be most welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
2025
New editorial service now available from
The Harvest Press
We offer a facility for assessing, editing and critiquing your work - short novels (up to 60,000 words), short story and poetry collections.
Our mentoring service provides you with one-to-one support and guidance. John MacKenna is one of the Irish Writers’ Centre panel of mentors.
As writers with experience of publishing, we can help you navigate the self publishing journey, offering advice on editorial, cover design, blurb writing and publicity.
Please contact us for further information about this service.
