Barry Laverty, MB, can barely find the northern Ireland village of Ballybucklebo On a map when he first sits out to seek gainful employment there. But Barry jumps at the chance to secure a position as an assistant in a small role of practice

At least until he meets Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly.

The older physician has his own way of doing things. At first, Barry can’t decide if the pugnacious O’Reilly is the biggest charlatan he has ever met or the best teacher he could ever hope for. Through O’Reilly, very soon gets to know all of the village’s, colorful and endearing residence and a host of other eccentric characters who make every day and education for the inexperienced young doctor.

Ballybucklebo is a long way from Belfast, and Barry is quick to discover that he still has a lot to learn about country life. But with pluck and compassion, and only the slightest touch of Blarney, he will find out more about-and love-than he ever imagines back in medical school.