TONY HAWKS

ROUND IRELAND WITH A FRIDGE, 1998, Random House

"I hereby bet Tony Hawks the sum of one hundred pounds that he cannot hitch hike round the circumference of Ireland, with a fridge, within one calendar month".

A foolhardy attempt to win a drunken bet led to Tony Hawks having one of the best experiences of his life. Joined by his trusty travelling companion-cum-domestic appliance he found himself in the midst of a remarkable, inspirational and at times, down right silly adventure.
This is the record of the unlikely pair’s fortunes as they made their way from Dublin to Donegal, from Sligo through Mayo, Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork, Wexford, Wicklow and back again to Dublin.
In their month of madness Tony and his fridge surfed together, entered a batchelor festival, and one of them had sex without the other knowing. The fridge got christened and they even met the poorest King on Earth. Far from being an encumbrance, the fridge became a momentary focus for the people of Ireland, growing into a personality in its own right, and bringing people together wherever it went.
Against all the odds, ‘Round Ireland with a Fridge’ is one of the most inspirational stories you will ever read. Join the fearless pair as they battle on towards Dublin and a breathtaking finale that is both moving, uplifting, and a fitting conclusion to the whole ridiculous affair.

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