Gerry Daly

Genres: Children | Illustrator | Irish Writing

Gerry Daly is a children’s author and illustrator. His previous books include Where Are You, Puffling?, Wee Donkey’s Treasure Hunt, Bhfuil Puifín Beag?, Puifín Beag agus an Ubh (translated by Muireann Chíobháin), Puffling and the Egg (shortlisted for an Irish Book Award), It’s Too Dark, Puffling and Puffling and the Stormy Sea written by Erika McGann, and Finn’s First Song. His latest book What’s that Spooky Sound? is published by The O’Brien Press in April 2026. Originally from Wicklow, he lives in Dublin. 

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Fáilte Ireland
Wild Atlantic Way
CCC Library & Arts Service
Cork County Council
Pure Cork
Creative Places West Cork Islands
Irish Examiner
Maritime Hotel