McCarthy's Bar : A Journey of Discovery in Ireland

Pete McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world. Born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father, Pete spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, he 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. Obeying his own rule—'never pass a pub with your name on it'—he encounters McCarthy's bars up and down the land, meeting English hippies, German musicians, married priests and many others along the way.

A funny, affectionate look at one of the most popular countries in the world.