The Craic by Mark Mccrum

The Craic by Mark Mccrum

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

This is an exploration of Irish culture, gained through the author's travels around Ireland and in his meetings with Irish people. Starting in Dublin, and roaming south around the coast before turning northwards, the author's tour is a mixture of good conversation and fun - the "craic".

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

The Craic by Mark Mccrum

As a culture, the English are familiar with images of Ireland and Irishness. From the romantic to the gritty, from Dublin as a cheap and cheerful weekend getaway to the Irish theme pubs on almost every English high street, no-one can escape the fact that Irish culture is perhaps more popular than ever. Mark McCrum explores the heart of contemporary Ireland, gaining an impression of its culture and politics through meeting its people. Starting in Dublin and roaming south and around the coast before turning northwards and completing his trek at the ruin of the old McCrum family seat, on the way attending the Puck Fair, going to a beach where bones from victims of the Potato Famine lie unburied, meeting the Travelling Folk; all the while experiencing the mix of good conversation, good company, a little Guinness and a lot of fun -- colloquially known as the Craic -- as he comes to an understanding of the country and its inhabitants.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780753808368
ISBN 10 0753808366
Title The Craic
Author Mark Mccrum
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1999-11-04
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.