McCarthy's Bar: A Journey of Discovery In Ireland

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Summary: A rival for Bill Bryson
Review: This is more than a travel book - it's an entertaining group of tales of the past and present in the style of Bill Bryson, with all the funny bits (some may think more so!)
Pete McCarthy travels around an Ireland that has changed immensely from his childhood holidays but, despite the exhorbitant price of Singapore noodles, is essentially still the same.
A fabulous read for both armchair and real traveller.

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Summary: Captures the experience of a trip around the West
Review: When I saw the two miserable reviews below from Irish readers I had to counter with a positive one. This is an hilarious read. Yes, he's got his tongue firmly in cheek and plays up the drinking a bit much, but a book is a performance every bit as much as a play or a stand-up routine. McCarthy's true to the spirit of the place and this was never intended as a dry guide book to Ireland. If you want to relive a vacation you enjoyed years ago or have been dreaming of taking a first trip, this book will bring back good memories or inspire you to book your tickets.