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  • An Irish Country Welcome

  • An Irish Country Novel
  • By: Patrick Taylor
  • Narrated by: John Keating
  • Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (220 ratings)

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An Irish Country Welcome

By: Patrick Taylor
Narrated by: John Keating
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An Irish Country Welcome is a charming entry in Patrick Taylor's internationally best-selling Irish Country series.

In the close-knit Northern Irish village of Ballybucklebo, it’s said that a new baby brings its own welcome. Young doctor Barry Laverty and his wife, Sue, are anxiously awaiting their first child, but as the community itself prepares to welcome a new decade, the closing months of the 1960s bring more than a televised moon landing to Barry, his friends, his neighbors, and his patients, including a number of sticky questions.

A fledgling doctor joins the practice as a trainee, but will the very upper-class Sebastian Carson be a good fit for the rough and tumble of Irish country life? And as sectarian tensions rise elsewhere in Ulster, can a Protestant man marry the Catholic woman he dearly loves, despite his father’s opposition? And who exactly is going to win the award for the best dandelion wine at this year’s Harvest Festival?

But while Barry and Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly and their fellow physicians deal with everything from brain surgery to a tractor accident to a difficult pregnancy, there’s still time to share the comforting joys and pleasures of this very special place: fly-fishing, boat races, and even the town’s very first talent competition!

Welcome back to Ballybucklebo, as vividly brought to life by a master storyteller.

A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Patrick Taylor (P)2020 Macmillan Audio
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Still a very good story but not as good

I have read several of the country doctor series about Barry and Fingal and all the colorful characters in Northern Ireland. The books make you feel like you just returned home and can sit by the fire and catch up with old friends. This books certainly had that feeling but it also felt a little put together to fill out another book. The backstory on the "trouble" in Northern Ireland between the Protestants and Catholics was good and the impact it had on Barry's mixed religious friends was interesting. And I liked the story of Barry and Sue's struggle to have a baby and all the problems that can occur. I thought that Fingal and Kitty's story took an unexpected backseat and that they are phasing into the background. Still, there were many heartwarming local events and stories and some good medical cases to keep the reader engaged. The narrator is perfect.

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1st

Before, we even started listening, I was happy and thankful to receive the pdf. 5 🌟

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Absolutely Delightful

This series of stories have touched on so many aspects of the human experience. I feel like I know these people. There is one more book in this collection. I dread coming to the end of this wonderful collection of Patrick Taylor books.

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Another great book.

I’m sad to think that the story is coming to a close. It’s been great.

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Lovely listen

As always a charming story and great narration. Very enjoyable. Patrick never fails to bring Ballybucklebo to life.

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Love this series

I loved listening to this series of books. Can't wait to hear what happens next in Bally Buckle Bo.

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Welcome Baby Laverty

Yet another awesome yarn from Mr. Taylor. Absolutely fabulous narration by Mr Keating, as always.

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I love these stories!

In these times and as an American doctor dealing with a broken healthcare system, I have needed these wonderful stories about an old-time doctor’s practice in a beautiful seaside Irish village.

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One of the best of the series!

This is one of the best in the series of 'An Irish Country Doctor' books. John Keating's narration is, as always, brilliant as he brings to life all of the characters of Ballybucklebow. Fingal is up to his usual tricks and is as wise as ever and his lovely Kitty is as sweet and supportive as ever. Barry takes a little bit of a back seat as we meet a new doctor who comes to the practise and gradually learn about his background. A surprise happens towards the end, and the ending itself is beautiful and very welcomed by this listener of all of the books thus far.

It is a pity we have to wait 12 months between installments of this wonderful story. I had begun to think that, in the past two books of so prior to this one, perhaps Patrick Taylor was beginning to tire of the series and run out of ideas for the folk of Ballybucklebow. However, this is a return to the fast pace and interesting goings on of the village through the eyes of the medical practitioners and was a joy to listen to. I can't wait for the next installment.

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Love this series.

I am a nurse and certainly enjoyed the lovely medical teaching that was taught during this book. I am Irish, so better yet!

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