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An Irish Tail

A Hilarious Tale of an English Couple and Their Unruly Dogs, Searching for a New Life in Rural Ireland

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An Irish Tail

By: Nick Albert
Narrated by: Paul Douglass
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A hilarious tale of dogs, fogs, bogs and moving to Ireland. For many years, Nick and Lesley Albert had shared a dream of living far away from the stress of modern life, and when the opportunity arose, they jumped in with both feet. Almost overnight, they decided to move to beautiful County Clare, in the west of Ireland - a country they had never before visited.

With little experience or money they set about renovating a derelict farmhouse and building a new life together - hindered only by their lack of skill, 22 chickens, two ducks, and several unruly dogs. Bursting with comical anecdotes and witty observations, blended with occasional moments of exquisite sadness, this is a delightful true story of an English couple searching for a new life in the quiet solitude of rural Ireland. Marley and Me meets Around Ireland with a Fridge. If you love dogs, Ireland and life, then you will adore An Irish Tail.

©2015 Nick Albert (P)2015 Nick Albert Funny Witty
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Would you try another book written by Nick Albert or narrated by Paul Douglass?

Maybe, but the author needs to edit it better. Sometimes there is a slow ramble with too much detail. Wasn't that fussed with the narration, but I got used to it. It also showed up the editing that was needed.

What did you like best about this story?

It was easy listening when out walking. Didn't have to concentrate much. Took me a little bit to get into it as it wasn't as polished as other books. I am not sure I would call it hilarious but I did laugh out loud some times.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Paul Douglass?

Probably would not seek the narrator out.

If this book were a film would you go see it?

No

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