A homemade comic, created by two young brothers, Conor and Darragh, and influenced by their little sister Carla, has now inspired a children’s book.
The central character was a boy called Prestin, and the comic was full of the wonderfully silly, mischievous humour of childhood. Now, that original idea has become Prestin and the Booger Oath, a book for children aged 8 to 12.
Behind the book is a deeply personal story.
Andrew McGinley lost his three children, Conor, nine, Darragh, seven, and Carla, three, in January 2020, when they were murdered by their mother.
Since then, Andrew has found ways to honour their lives and keep their memories alive. ‘Prestin and the Booger Oath’ is a way of sharing the children’s creativity and humour with a new generation, ensuring that something they created together continues to bring joy to others.
Andrew McGinley joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us more about the book and the story behind it.
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