Description

Molly, Mulligan and Dougal are the three Irish wolfhounds of Ashford Castle. Big, adventurous and playful, they love spending their days exploring the castle grounds in the beautiful west of Ireland. But when a mighty storm sweeps towards Ashford Castle, the wolfhounds face their greatest challenge yet – to brave the fierce storm and work together to rescue a frightened new friend.

About the author
Lisa Kelley lives in Montana with her husband and two children. She has deep Irish roots and studied at the University of Galway. Lisa is also the author of Dingle’s Christmas at Ashford Castle. She has a lifelong love of Ireland, its people and animals, and especially three magnificent Irish wolfhounds named Molly, Mulligan and Dougal.

About the illustrator
Maeve Clancy is an artist living and working on Achill Island, Co Mayo, Ireland. She makes cut paper exhibitions, writes and draws graphic novels and designs sets for stage and screen. Drawing and story are at the heart of all of her work. This is her second book for author Lisa Kelley in the beautiful Ashford Castle series.

‘A delightful story that follows three fearless wolfhounds on a thrilling adventure through the woods of Ashford Castle. Packed with friendship and mischief, this heartwarming tale will capture young readers’ (and dog lovers’!) hearts and imaginations.’

– Ciara Ryan, author and lecturer at the Department of Celtic Languages & Literatures, Harvard University

‘The wolfhounds of Ashford Castle have captured the hearts of so many visitors. This beautiful story brings their adventures to life in a very special way.’
– Deborah and James Knight Ireland’s School of Falconry

ISBN: 9781914596506

Publication date: October 2026
Hardback with dust jacket, 225x268mm, 56pp