Brian O'Sullivan

Biography

Brian O'Sullivan was born in county Cork, Ireland. On completing a degree at University College Cork, he went on to travel extensively. He is now based in New Zealand with his family but returns to Ireland on a regular basis. He writes regualr articles on Irish culture or on his writing at his website which can be found at: http://irishimbasbooks.com.

Brian writes fiction that incorporates strong elements of Irish culture, language, history and mythology. These include literary short stories (The Irish Muse collection), mystery thrillers (The Beara Trilogy), a contemporary version of the Fionn mac Cumhaill/ Fenian legends (The Fionn mac Cumhaill Series) and series based around the character Liath Luachra called 'The Irish Woman Warrior Series'. The first book in this series has been adapted for the screen as a potential television series.

Although he writes predominantly for an Irish audience, Brian's unique style and humour has meant that his books have become firm favourites of readers all around the world.

The fourth book in the Irish Woman Warrior Series was published on 16 March 2022.
Brian O'Sullivan was born in county Cork, Ireland. On completing a degree at University College Cork, he went on to travel extensively. Now based in New Zealand, he runs a small publishing company (Irish Imbas Books) with his family but returns to Ireland on a regular basis. Regular articles on aspects of Irish culture and on his writing can be found on his website at: http://irishimbasbooks.com or on the Irishimbasbooks Facebook page.

Brian writes fiction that incorporates strong elements of Irish culture, language, history and mythology. These include literary short stories (The Irish Muse collection), mystery thrillers (The Beara Trilogy) and a contemporary version of the Fionn mac Cumhaill/ Fenian legends (The Fionn mac Cumhaill Series).

Although he writes predominantly for an Irish audience, Brian's unique style, attention to historical accuracy and humour has meant that his books have become firm favourites of readers all around the world.

The fourth book in the Fionn mac Cumhaill Series (Fionn: Stranger at Mullán Bán) is available for pre-order with Amazon for release on 15 December 2022.

Brian has also edited and provided cultural context for 'The Celtic Mythology Collection' - a series of short story collections based on elements of Celtic cultural mythology. The most recent in the series was released in March 2017.

Where to find Brian O'Sullivan online

Videos

The Irish Woman Warrior Series
The Irish Woman Warrior Series is a series of three books by Irish author Brian O'Sullivan. Based on the adventures of the Irish woman warrior Liath Luachra and her mercenary war party, Na Cinéaltaí (The Friendly Ones), the books are based around events in 2nd century Ireland.

Series

Fionn mac Cumhaill
The Fionn mac Cumhaill series is a series of Irish mythological and adventure novels based around some of the early events outlined in Macgnímartha Finn (The Boyhood Deeds of Fionn). An exciting contemporary version of a narrative that’s almost a thousand years old, it recounts the adventures of Fionn during his upbringing at Ráth Bládhma and of the people who protected him there (his aunt Bodhmhall, the woman warrior Liath Luachra, Fiacail mac Codhna and Muirne Muncháem). Despite being a work of historical fiction, the series aligns completely with the original 12th century manuscript on which it is based.

Books

Fionn: Stranger at Mullán Bán
Series: Fionn mac Cumhaill. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 80,420. Language: English. Published: October 20, 2022 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Adventure » Action
A seasoned warrior and a youth make an adventure packed journey across ancient Ireland to the settlement of Ráth Bládhma.
Fionn: The Adversary (The Fionn mac Cumhaill Series #3)
Series: Fionn mac Cumhaill. Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 119,230. Language: English. Published: February 28, 2017 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Ireland 198 A.D. The Ráth Bládhma allies have been decimated, the ragged survivors strung along the banks of an isolated river valley. Seeking refuge at the fortress of Dún Baoiscne, druidess Bodhmhall must confront her turbulent history and her scheming father to unearth the identity of the mysterious Adversary. But the woman warrior Liath Luachra, has a far more direct approach in mind.
Fionn: Traitor of Dún Baoiscne (The Fionn mac Cumhaill Series #2)
Series: Fionn mac Cumhaill. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 99,450. Language: English. Published: January 9, 2015 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Historical » Ancient
Based on the ancient Irish Fenian Cycle texts, this continues the fascinating tale of Ireland’s greatest hero, Fionn mac Cumhaill. Six years have passed since the brutal attack on the community of Ráth Bládhma. The isolated valley of Glenn Ceoch is at peace once more but those who survived still bear the scars of that struggle. Now, old and new enemies threaten the settlement.
Fionn: Defence of Rath Bladhma (The Fionn mac Cumhaill Series #1)
Series: Fionn mac Cumhaill. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 109,970. Language: English. Published: May 21, 2014 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Historical » Ancient, Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
Ireland: 192 A.D. Inter-tribal conflict has set the country on edge. In the secluded valley of Glenn Ceoch, disgraced druid Bodhmall and the woman warrior Liath Luachra have successfully avoided the bloodshed for many years. Now, the arrival of a pregnant refugee means they must fight to survive a mysterious war party and a ruthless magician intent on murder.
Fionn: The Stalking Silence
Series: Fionn mac Cumhaill. Price: Free! Words: 34,840. Language: English. Published: March 9, 2014 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical, Fiction » Adventure » Action
Ireland 192 AD: A pregnant refugee fleeing through the wilderness encounters a relentless predator. Only by drawing on all her courage and cunning can she hope to survive.
The Irish Muse and Other Stories
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 38,330. Language: English. Published: March 4, 2014 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Literature » Literary
An intriguing collection of short stories from Irish author Brian O'Sullivan, this provides an original twist on foreign and familiar territory by merging the passion and wit of Irish storytelling with the down-to-earth flavour of different international locations.
The Ringmaster's Daughter
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,380. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2014 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Women's fiction » General
A young Irish woman fleeing a dreary existence encounters Dal, a mysterious ringmaster’s daughter. Strikingly beautiful and exceptionally unconventional, she is too implausible to be true – despite all evidence to the contrary. A unique and intriguing tale of magic, lies and female friendships by Irish author Brian O'Sullivan.
Beara: Dark Legends
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 168,310. Language: English. Published: February 28, 2014 by Irish Imbas Books. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Historical
Reclusive Irish historian Muiris (Mos) O’Súilleabháin has a “sixth sense for history, a unique talent for finding lost things”. Hired to locate the final resting place of legendary Irish hero, Fionn mac Cumhal, Mos must draw on his knowledge of Gaelic lore to solve a thousand year old mystery, outwit a lethal competitor and survive his own unusual family history.