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In Working the Irish Coast, Mike Smylie invites the reader to join him on his twenty-three-day journey around the Irish coast. Sleeping in his van and accompanied by his faithful dog, he leads us on a personal and informative trip, stopping off in many towns and harbours. He chats to the fishermen and boat-builders that he meets along the way, and observes with his expert eye the customs and practices associated with fishing in Ireland. This book includes a large number of photographs and detailed descriptions of the various vessels that are native to Ireland.

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MIKE SMYLIE is a maritime historian who specialises in the fishing industry and has written numerous books and articles on the subject, including Thomas Summers & Co.<.> and Voices from the Shoreline for The History Press. He is also a founder member of the 40+ Fishing Boat association, which was founded to promote and preserve British fishing traditions and vessels, and edits their thrice-yearly newsletter Fishing Boats.

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