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McCarthy's Bar: A Journey of Discovery in Ireland by Pete Mccarthy (Paperback, 2001)
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'In its freewheeling, informal, jokey way, it is nothing less than an portrait of modern Ireland, in all its splendid contradictions. A funny, affectionate look at one of the most popular countries in the world.
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Pete McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world. Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways. Firstly obeying the rule 'never pass a pub with your name on it', he encounters McCarthy's bars up and down the land, and meets English hippies, German musicians, married priests and many others. A funny, affectionate look at one of the most popular countries in the world.Product Identifiers
PublisherHodder & Stoughton
ISBN-139780340766057
eBay Product ID (ePID)88866799
Product Key Features
Book TitleMccarthy's Bar: a Journey of Discovery in Ireland
AuthorPete Mccarthy
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicHolidays, Travel Writing
Publication Year2001
Number of Pages384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height196mm
Item Width130mm
Item Weight306g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorPete Mccarthy
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 11 Jul, 2018
comedy Irish travel guide
Pete McCarthy's attempt to discover what it is to be Irish leads on an exploration of the west coast that will leave your sides aching and tears tripping down your face. Along the way he revisits his own history with the country but it's his insight into the "Irish" and our way of life that leaves you laughing out loud like a nutter on public transport. If you ever plan on coming to Ireland I would suggest picking this up and using it as your guide to the coast, if nothing else you'll have a rough idea of the cost of Singapore noodles. If you're not planning on visiting Ireland it's a hilarious read and remember two of Mr McCarthy's rules to travel, Never walk past a bar with your name above the door and on visiting any country always bring a travel guide that's at least a hundred years out of date.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Apr, 2018
If you ever thought that you where really Irish........
I'm only about a third of the way into this book but feel a compulsion to review it anyway..... Ive got Irish roots (father) so probably have a bit more of an insight into what Peter McCarthy is about. Its a naturally written, totally engaging read. If you have visited Ireland at all then you will see everything he describe in vivid detail in your minds eye. If you haven't, then read the book and use it as a replacement for a tourist guide. I only wish that I'd read it years ago when a friend recommended it..... so that I would be re-reading it now.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Oct, 2024
Great humorous read😂
This is the 3rd copy I’ve bought having loaned the first two out never to be seen again. Being Anglo-Irish/Scots myself I recognise so many of the characters PM writes about with great humour and share his passion for my mothers birthplace.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Nov, 2024
McArthy,s bar/best bar none!
Brilliant book,couldn’t put it down, sadly author no longer with us!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Jun, 2021
Draws you in and disarms you with it's humour
It's 20 years old but stands up well for a travel book. So we'll written and so funny. It makes you nostalgic for an Ireland that you may not even have visited. Tremendous.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Mar, 2017
Holiday hoot
I read this book over two days it's that captivating. Not a tour guide book more a story of Irishness in its best form. I laughed so much I embarrassed the mrs I think we all have a story to talk. It none tell it much better then Pete God rest him .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Jan, 2020
Where else can you find a nun drinking a pint of Guinness
Good quality used item, timely arrival. A very amusing and addictive yarn. Recommended light reading on holiday or travels.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Apr, 2022
entertaining reading
On this occasion it was purchased for a friend. I have read it in the past and found it very amusing and informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Nov, 2020
A great read
Very funny book. Highly recommended.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jul, 2021
Don't miss it
A brilliant story teller, McCarthy keeps you informed and in stitches at the same time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
