Paddy Stapleton launches his new book 'Up In The Air'

About Me

Hi, my name is Paddy Stapleton. I am an English and PE teacher from a small town in Tipperary called Borrisoleigh where I have been entrenched in sports, especially hurling all my life. I was lucky enough to represent my county for a number of years and managed to be apart of some great teams with brilliant players.

Up In The Air: Buy both books & get a sliotar FREE!

In this BOOK BUNDLE OPTION you will receive:

• Up In The Air Book: Muckfest
• Choose between My First Hurley OR My First Hurl Book
• FREE Sliotar! Price: €25.98

Up In The Air: MuckFest Book by Paddy Stapleton

MuckFest is the sequel to the original Up In The Air book that was released in November 2020. Set only a few weeks after the kids of Glenstown lost their county hurling final, this book follows the twists and turns of MuckFest, a famous festival that has been running in the town for the past 50 years.

Fitzy, Lizzy, Bones and all their friends are now split into opposing teams battling it out to see who can win the very special 50th MuckFest. The teams battle it out on the hurling pitch, but there are also points for the stomach-turning and gruelling challenges that each team compete in off the pitch. Club bonds are put to the side as best friends turn to rivals in an intense week long battle culminating in the final game on Muddy Bloody Sunday.

Price: €12.99

My First Hurley Book by Paddy Stapleton

Continuing the Up In The Air story, this book has been written for kids in the 6 - 8 category. However, smaller kids are sure to love the vivd and colourful pictures. This short story follows Fitzy, Lizzy and Bones' journey to get their first hurley/hurl from Old Neil. As well as being an entertaining story, it also educates kids on how sticks are made in the workshop.

Price: €12.99

My First Hurl Book by Paddy Stapleton

Continuing the Up In The Air story, this book has been written for kids in the 6 - 8 category. However, smaller kids are sure to love the vivd and colourful pictures. This short story follows Fitzy, Lizzy and Bones' journey to get their first hurley/hurl from Old Neil. As well as being an entertaining story, it also educates kids on how sticks are made in the workshop.

Price: €12.99

Sliotar Product by Paddy Stapleton

This item will be released soon. Preorder today!

1 piece Sliotar: Price €8
3 pieces Sliotar: Price €20

Long Hurling grip Product by Paddy Stapleton

This item will be released soon. Preorder today!

1 Long Hurling grip: Price €6
2 pieces Long Hurling grip: Price €10

Up In The Air Book by Paddy Stapleton

Up In The Air is a whirlwind journey through a season in the life of Glenstown and their best player Fitzy. While he and his teammates attempt to navigate their way through the county championship they have to deal with a variety of obstacles including some rough and tough opponents, a couple of dangerous injuries, and worst of all a star player that is rumoured to be joining a rival team. All of the twists and turns threaten to throw Fitzy’s dream of lifting the county championship Up In The Air!

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Reviews

All the positive reviews from our Up In The Air readers.

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"Finally, Up In The Air by Paddy Stapleton (Orla Kelly publishing) is an absolutely rollicking tale of a young hurler who wants to be captain of his under-14 team, told through a straight narrative interspersed with his dairy entries.The dialogue is hilarious and knowing and the action barrels along. Stapleton won two All-Irelands playing for Tipperary and has clearly found his calling here." - The Irish Times
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"Paddy, I just want to let you know you book "Up in the Air" is a massive hit with the 5th class boys.... we are reading it both collectively in school & individually at home for homework...the boys can really empathise with the main characters & can't wait to read the next chapter...well done ...it's a fabulous book.. fair play.” - National School Teacher, Templemore.
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"Two words, Excellent Read. Really good and enjoyable book that I can relate to. It was never too predictable and the characters were very fun to read about." - Conor aged 13
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"My two 10 year old girls loved it, not just for boys, the story grabbed them straight away!!!! Great book!!!!" - Parent.
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"Charlie said it’s very good and is loving the main character Fitzy. He’s reading it in school as his DEAR time (Drop Everything And Read). He loves the fact that it’s about hurling and that’s what drew him to it. As he says himself, he’s engrossed in it!.”- Parent, Kilkenny.
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"My son hates reading but loves sport. He is on Chapter 4 of the book and eager to keep reading.”- Parent, Waterford.
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"Paddy you definitely have a hidden talent. Bought the book 2 weeks ago..it’s so funny and we really enjoyed reading it..my son could relate to Fitzy on match days…Well done, looking forward to part 2.” - Parent, Tipperary.
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"My little one is stuck in it Paddy. Delighted with it. Pity he doesn’t like his homework as much” - Parent, Tipperary.
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"Well Paddy, happy new year...must to tell you my child finished reading your book today (He's 8 years.)...loved it, thought Preston was very funny, had a laugh at names like Monkey Killane, Bones, Scampy etc...He's wondering if there's a sequel coming out??? He only started reading it last week & couldn't leave it down!!!" - Parent.
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"Paddy, Michael loves your book, Fitzy, Buff etc. He finds it really clever and funny!" - Parent.
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"My 5th and 6th class in Drangan absolutely love this book! We are halfway through so hopefully will be back to it soon! Well done on writing such a great book"- Primary School Teacher.
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"Paddy just a quick question, do you have other books published besides 'Up In The Air' which has been a huge hit in my house. He's asked tonight if you have other books. This is a no brainer for us as he only likes reading books with a connection to sport. In his own words, I love it cause it's so Irish!" - Parent.

Email | stapleton_patrick@yahoo.co.uk

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