Lonely Planet Journeys Round Ireland in Low Gear - Softcover

Newby, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0864426275 ISBN 13: 9780864426277

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 1999

Synopsis

Having decided to explore Ireland by bicycle, Eric and Wanda Newby set out one December - not the best time to ride a bike around the highways and by-ways of the Emerald Isle, even when protected by thermal underwear. From the Cliffs of Moher to St Brigid's Vat, Dublin, the Aran Islands, the Ring of Kerry and Croagh Patrick, their rain-soaked journey is beset by minor disasters ranging from ferocious storms to even more ferocious dogs. Along the way they come across a moving, miracle-working statue of the Virgin, spectacular ruins and the traces of twentieth-century violence, in between stops for Guiness, tea and soda bread. Woven into the narrative is a wealth of information around Irish history and custom - hermits, horse-fairs, peat-cutting and poetry are all touched on in this deft and dazzling blend of myth, fact and quirky details. And, as usual with Eric Newby, this beguiling account is enlivened by a cast of eccentric and utterly engaging characters.

About this title

Synopsis:

When Eric and Wanda Newby decide to explore Ireland by bicycle, the first mistake they make is to set off in the month of December... This humorous account of a journey fuelled by pints of Guinness is interwoven with a wealth of information about Irish history, customs and people.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0864426275
• ISBN 13: 9780864426277
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324