The Dublin Pub by Donal Fallon

The Dublin Pub by Donal Fallon'Here is a history of publand, yes, but here is a moment in time as well.'For centuries, the public house has played an important role in the social and cultural history of Dublin. As the headquarters for a major revolution, a mecca of literary invention or a haven from work, the local is a cornerstone of community life and a testament to human endeavour in an ever changing city. Beginning with the taverns and ale houses of the 17th and 18th

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At the end of the Irish War of Independence

among tropical plants and secluded beaches

In Maylis Besserie's second novel

wet evening in Dublin

Lucy feels out of place

comes a fantastically festive Christmas adventure about a gorgeous grumpy character

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