{"product_id":"corks-docks-dockers-tales-from-the-port-of-cork-paperback","title":"Cork's Docks \u0026 Dockers: Tales From the Port Of Cork - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Martin McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA history of life on the docks of Ireland's Rebel City as told by those who lived it. Containing true-life accounts from a generation who experienced life ' down the quays, ' as well as humourous anecdotes, tall tales and photographs . This book is not just the story of those who worked on the quays of Cork City but also by anyone who has struggled to survive against the odds. It is a heartwarming tale of a life lived by those who were known as ' the salt of the earth '. It could have been set in Liverpool, Dublin, Glasgow, London or New York or any port city and only the accents would be different. The stories within these pages are those of a generation who knew only a life of ' blood sweat and beers ' but who retained a spirit and tenacity which enabled them to survive the hardest of times .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Martin Mc Carthy was born and reared in the working-class suburb of Cork City, Ireland and attended the famed North Monastery ( The Mon ) school. He is a singer-songwriter, entertainer and has written for radio and TV. he still lives on Cork's Northside ( Fair Hill ) and is personally familiar with many of the characters whose stories are contained in Cork's Dock's and Dockers. When asked to describe the content of the book he replied \" Angela's Ashes with a sense of humour \".\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 10, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52692057489741,"sku":"9781974635238","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/NEloZ1QxUllsQUd6V201R0UvQ3Nwdz09.webp?v=1762017638","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/corks-docks-dockers-tales-from-the-port-of-cork-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}