Readers' Favorite awards The Tan Yards a Five Star editorial review: Reviewed by Chad Richins for Readers' Favorite The Tan Yards by Robert E. Kearns is a captivating story set in 1980s Dublin, focusing on a group of teenagers, a part of the community who meet up for their annual Halloween bonfire at a spot called the Tan Yards. They usually gather at this spot throughout October from 4 pm till late evening. The main character, Keano, and his friends look forward to this trad