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Synopsis
Hunting for mythical tales of his own clan history and pursuing far-flung Irish connections to their illogical conclusions, Pete McCarthy is thrust into a world-wide adventure, unearthing a good pint in the most unexpected locations along the way.From the Holy Ground of Cork harbour via the Fried Breakfast Zone of Belfast Airport, he travels to Gibraltar and Morocco, searching for his hereditary Gaelic chief in the casbah of Tangier. He survives worrying confrontations with ornamental monkeys, an endangered species of goose, and a bar full of drunken Glasgow Celtic supporters.
McCarthy's unique combination of laugh-out-loud humour and heartfelt insights lights the way for travellers on The Road to McCarthy.
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