Tots to Teens: This ‘Cinderella’ retelling is set in Limerick

The book includes some of Limerick’s many landmarks, including King John’s Castle, Thomond Park, Adare Manor and the Shannon.

Prince Hugo lives in Limerick. He dreams of living a fairytale life and decides he needs a princess to make that dream come true.

So begins A Limerick Fairytale, a humorous retelling of the Cinderella story by Limerick-based author Gráinne O’Brien. With colourful illustrations by Lena Stawowy, this book brings us on a whistle-stop tour of Limerick’s many landmarks, including King John’s Castle, Thomond Park, Adare Manor and the Shannon.