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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
  • By: Nick Albert
  • Narrated by: Paul Douglass
  • Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
  • 3.8 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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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
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A life I would wish for.

Again I loved listening to this book. I envy their lifestyle and applaud them for having the courage to step away from stress.

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A book for animal and nature lovers

I started off loving this book but for me it grew more tedious as it went on. I think the choice of narrator was terrible, it needed someone who was more animated. At times it sounded as though he was reading a shopping list.

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Comedic County Clare

Fast paced, fun but with a serious undertone, easy to listen to and descriptive about Ireland's culture

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Took a punt and paid off

While browsing the many titles available I came across An Irish Tail and decided to a punt and I'm really pleased I did. I really enjoyed it - if you love dogs and Ireland this is the book for you. It's a very easy listen and admire this couple for changing their lives and enjoyed listening to their journey and wish them every success in their new lives.

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Rip off - waste of a credit

Copy of book one - not a new book.
BUYER BEWARE!!! I’m know waiting for my credit to be refunded.

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do not waste your credit on this book....

wat a load of ould tosh....
can't believe Audible allowed this to happen... it's an appraisal of the original book.

wasted my credit on it as I thought it was book #2.....

hugely disappointed....

DO NOT PURCHASE THIS .....

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