Pint Sized Ireland

Author : Evan McHugh
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1466852283
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pint-Sized Ireland written by Evan McHugh and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man's tour of Ireland on tap; a rollicking travelogue in the tradition of Round Ireland with a Fridge and McCarthy's Bar. "Regret" is the word that best describes Evan McHugh's first taste of Guinness. For an Australian raised on Vegemite, Ireland's black brew is very much an acquired taste. But the travel-writer is committed to acquiring it. Determined to discover exactly what makes a pint of Guinness so legendary, he crosses the Emerald Isle in search of his answers. But in sampling pints as he goes, McHugh soon realizes that in each town, and at every pub, someone always says that the best glass of Guinness is to be found . . . . somewhere else. In his comedic and sentimental journey, McHugh and his companion, Twidkiwodm (the-woman-he-didn't-know-he-would-one-day-marry), hitch around Ireland, meeting unforgettable characters. He goes rowing with a German bagpiper on the lakes of Killarney, windsurfing with a one-armed man in Dingle, survives an encounter with poteen and even finds his own bar . . . but keeps searching for the perfect pint. As entertaining as it is informative, Pint-Sized Ireland is both a hilarious travelogue and thoughtful diary. McHugh's comedic voice swiftly moves in and out of pubs, peering into froth-rimmed pints, and leading readers to question: So does he ever find the perfect pot of black gold? Those who have rested upon the barstools of Ireland, who have sought the famed "perfect pint of Guinness," realize that perfection rests in more than just the taste. McHugh captures the visceral experience of Guinness and Ireland in a warm memoir that's perfect to savor. International Praise for Pint-Sized Ireland "McHugh's idea of traveling is one continuous pub crawl . . . an entertaining homage to the black brew." ---The Age (Australia) "McHugh's writing style is intelligent, quirky, and conversational. The result is a consummately easy to read book, amusing and engaging. It'll make you want to go in search of your own perfect pint." ---Adventure Travel "This is a lovely book, well written, full of humorous anecdotes and works both as a travelogue and as a guide to drinking in Ireland. One of the real joys of this book is the way that the author captures the nuances and syntax of the way the people speak (‘"Rooit", said the pub-landlord, ‘in ye coom"'). After a few pages you find yourself falling into this yourself and by the time you finish the book you will have developed a full-blown Irish accent."---www.bootsnall.com

Author : Evan McHugh
Publisher : Lothian Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9780734402103
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pint-Sized Ireland written by Evan McHugh and published by Lothian Children's Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evan McHugh meanders around the Emerald Isle in search of the perfect Guinness. It's a tough job, but someone had to do it! And he meets a cast of unforgettable characters along the way; He's sung an old Irish love song that is supposed to lead to marriage (and does), goes rowing with a flame-haired German bagpiper on the lakes of Killarney, windsurfing with a one-armed man, encounters poteen and (just) lives to tell the tale, and much more in this engaging and engrossing bit of blarney.

Author : Tom Coyne
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1592405282
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Course Called Ireland written by Tom Coyne and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hysterical story bestseller about one man's epic Celtic sojourn in search of ancestors, nostalgia, and the world's greatest round of golf By turns hilarious and poetic, A Course Called Ireland is a magnificent tour of a vibrant land and paean to the world's greatest game in the tradition of Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods. In his thirties, married, and staring down impending fatherhood, Tom Coyne was familiar with the last refuge of the adult male: the golfing trip. Intent on designing a golf trip to end all others, Coyne looked to Ireland, the place where his father has taught him to love the game years before. As he studied a map of the island and plotted his itinerary, it dawn on Coyne that Ireland was ringed with golf holes. The country began to look like one giant round of golf, so Coyne packed up his clubs and set off to play all of it-on foot. A Course Called Ireland is the story of a walking-averse golfer who treks his way around an entire country, spending sixteen weeks playing every seaside hole in Ireland. Along the way, he searches out his family's roots, discovers that a once-poor country has been transformed by an economic boom, and finds that the only thing tougher to escape than Irish sand traps are Irish pubs.

Author : Colin Murphy
Publisher : Feckin' Collection
ISBN 13 : 9781847170699
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Feckin' Book of Irish History written by Colin Murphy and published by Feckin' Collection. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the boring stuff you learned in school. Here's the REAL skinny on Irish history.

Author : Ireland. Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Instruction in Bee-keeping for the Use of Irish Bee-keepers written by Ireland. Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ireland. Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
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Download or read book Conference on the Poultry Industry, Dublin, May, 1911 written by Ireland. Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1641712805
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rick Steves Ireland written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From rustic towns and emerald valleys to lively cities and moss-draped ruins, experience Ireland with the most up-to-date 2021 guide from Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Ireland you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Ireland Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Rock of Cashel and the Ring of Kerry to distilleries making whiskey with hundred-year-old recipes How to connect with local culture: Hoist a pint at the corner pub, enjoy traditional fiddle music, and jump into conversations buzzing with brogue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Guinness Self-guided walking tours of atmospheric neighborhoods and awe-inspiring sights Trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Irish phrase book, historical overview, and recommended reading Updated to reflect changes that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic up to the date of publication Over 1,000 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Coverage of Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, County Wexford, Kinsale, Cobh, Kenmare, The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, County Clare, the Burren, Galway, the Aran Islands, Connemara, County Mayo, Belfast, Portrush, the Antrim Coast, Derry, County Donegal, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Ireland. Planning a one- to two-week trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Ireland.

Author : Evan McHugh
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
ISBN 13 : 174228129X
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Outback Heroes written by Evan McHugh and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The men and women you'll meet in this fascinating book come in all shapes and sizes, from convicts and engineers to cattleduffers and anthropologists. These remarkable Australians share an extraordinary ability to survive the rigours of the bush. In Outback Heroes, Evan McHugh brings together his favourite ripping yarns from the Australian frontier. He begins with escaped convict William Buckley, who emerged from the forest after thirty-two years in the wild; re-examines the legends of the Man from Snowy River and Waltzing Matilda; recounts one of the most stunning rescues in Australian history; and relives the 2000 Olympics Opening Ceremony. These and other true stories of courage and ingenuity remind us how the Australian character was forged – through encounters with the bush, desert and outback.

Author : Patrick Taylor
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0765332175
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Irish Country Wedding written by Patrick Taylor and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another heartwarming tale from the "New York Times"-bestselling author Taylorand the seventh book in the popular Irish Country series.

Author : Garret Pearse
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781907535161
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Pint and a Haircut written by Garret Pearse and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of anecdotes about life in Ireland is centred on Garret Pearse's experience working at the Guinness factory but includes sad stories, funny stories, and hopeful and quirky ones.