Where has the magic of story time gone?
At Celtic Dog Creative, our mission is to bring back the magic of story time.
We believe that great stories don't end when you close the final page, and so our mission is to create experiences that transcend the physical book to also include musical albums and audiobooks.
Cathal Mongey
Author and Songwriter
Cathal grew up on stage in his local community theatre group, established by his grandfather Larry. This is where he first found his love for storytelling and music. After training as a primary school teacher, he realised the need for meaningful content for young minds. He has a masters of marketing and has been writing music for over 15 years now. He's inherently a fan of words, and has penned both our first book and lyrics.
Lydia Ellen Greaves
Illustrator and Artistic Eye
Lydia is a freelance illustrator from Norwich U.K who lives in Perth Australia with her husband and two daughters. She studied illustration at university and quickly began her career freelancing for international brands such as Starbucks Korea, book illustrations for Simon and Schuster in America, article illustrations for Frankie magazine here in Australia and more. She enjoys creating warm images that feel safe and comforting for the reader. Combining a playful texture and drawing style with mature composition and palette choices, Lydia invites eyes and hearts into new worlds.
Marcus Davidson
Producer and Musical Magician
Marcus is a musician and producer with a truly impressive background. He's been around music his whole life, starting on the piano at seven before finding his stride on the drums at age ten. He doesn't just stick to one instrument either, as he also plays the guitar and bass guitar and has been producing since he was 17. Music runs deep in his family, with grandfathers who were pipe majors and a mother who plays the fiddle, so he's naturally comfortable with a huge variety of sounds. For Marcus, it's not about big awards; it's the pure joy of making something that people, especially a mass audience, genuinely love and enjoy.
Edna Carneiro Sweeney
Project Manager and Glue
Edna grew up on the sunny coast of Cascais, Portugal, spending her childhood on the beach with a book in hand, fostering a deep sense of curiosity. After moving to Ireland, she earned a Master’s in Project Management, finalising her thesis with a written book on the topic. She has fostered an investigative mindset and expert organisational skills, which have helped the team get to where we are today.