Antarctic hero inspires a love of reading

THE epic story of Kerry adventurer Tom Crean is acting as an inspiration to families in Southill to read together and discuss literature.

Up to 800 copies of two books about the Antarctic hero have been distributed to homes and local schools.

They include 500 copies of Tom Crean: Ice Man by Michael Smith and 300 copies of Tom Crean’s Rabbit by Meredith Hooper, a picture book aimed at younger children.