Leabhar Breac (publisher)

For the 15th-century manuscript, see Leabhar Breac

Leabhar Breac is an Irish language publisher based in Indreabhán in the County Galway Gaeltacht of Cois Fharraige.[1]

Specialising in fiction, and named after the 15th century manuscript Leabhar Breac, the publishing house was founded in 1995 by Darach Ó Scolaí and Caomhán Ó Scolaí. Leabhar Breac began by specializing in literary fiction, and recently expanded to publish children's fiction.

The company began by publishing Liam Mac Cóil's first novel An Dochtúir Áthas, and has since published all his literary work. Its most recent publication is Sadb Nic Fhionnbharr and Laura de Búrca's children's book, Puisín. Leabhar Breac received the Gradam Uí Shúilleabháin award in 2006 for Liam Mac Cóil's Fontenoy.

Leabhar Breac is a registered trading name of the limited company, Breacán Teoranta.

References

  1. ^ Leabhar Breac publisher's website