{"title":"Pete Mccarthy","description":"\u003cp\u003ePete McCarthy was a celebrated travel writer renowned for his witty and insightful explorations of Ireland, often chronicling his adventures with a unique blend of humour and warmth. If you're in search of an entertaining journey through destinations both familiar and unexpected, you'll find great delight in his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcCarthy's most famous book, \u003cem\u003eMcCarthy's Bar\u003c\/em\u003e, captures his travels across the Emerald Isle. With an engaging narrative style, Pete McCarthy brings to life the people, culture, and scenery of Ireland, weaving together hilarious anecdotes with keen observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, readers will enjoy a blend of \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a perfect escape into the vibrant landscapes and charming towns of Ireland. McCarthy's tales are not just about the places he visits but also about the strangers he meets and the peculiar situations he often finds himself in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone with a love for travel writing that delivers both adventure and laughs, Pete McCarthy's works are an invaluable addition to your bookshelf. His stories provide a delightful reminder of the joy found in exploring the world, armed with curiosity and an open heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mccarthys-bar-by-pete-mccarthy-9780340766057","title":"McCarthy's Bar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Today, West Cork is a glamorous destination, a haven for upmarket tourists, but in the 1950s it was the arse end of the back of beyond - and that may be talking it up\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePete McCarthy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirstly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMcCarthy's Bar\u003c\/em\u003e is a funny, affectionate look at one of the most popular countries in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072306725100,"sku":"9780340766057","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/89ade2a9ce38d7983a25259731a7dadd.jpg?v=1765103923"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/pete-mccarthy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}