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Background: Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than seven centuries of Anglo-Irish struggle marked by fierce rebellions and harsh repressions. A failed 1916 Easter Monday Rebellion touched off several years of guerrilla warfare that in 1921 resulted in independence from the UK for 26 southern counties; six northern (Ulster) counties remained part of the United Kingdom. In 1948 Ireland withdrew from the British Commonwealth; it joined the European Community in 1973. Irish governments have sought the peaceful unification of Ireland and have cooperated with Britain against terrorist groups. A peace settlement for Northern Ireland, known as the Good Friday Agreement and approved in 1998, is being implemented with some difficulties.



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Areas in County Clare: Bunratty | Cliffs of Moher | Doolin | Ennis | Kilkee | Kilrush | Shannon | The Burren

Cliffs of Moher
9 hours ago: derHeld published a blog
Cliffs of Moher
August 15th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Doolin
Freitag 15. Aug. 2008 Doolin, It is Friday night. The rain is pouring outside and trickling against the windows. I am sitting next to the fireplace on a wooden bench. The radio plays Beethoven&rs ... 5 photos [full story]

Mrs. Crotty
23 hours ago: JessRK published a blog
Mrs. Crotty's Festival
August 18th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Kilrush
Awesome, beautiful tunes at this festival. It was the first time ever in which I was able to sit for lengths of time and play tunes on the whistle. Got to know new friends Ashling and Aileen really we ... 7 photos [full story]

6 days ago: Annalise 13 published a blog
Correction...Into the Wet
August 14th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Cliffs of Moher
I always knew Ireland was a rainy country, but I never guessed it would rain this much during the summer time. Since my cousin Conor and I have been here, it has rained off and on everyday. Despite ... [full story]

Kilrush via Galway & Lunasa
13 days ago: JessRK published a blog
Kilrush via Galway & Lunasa
July 28th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Kilrush
Hey all! Ok... so got a little behind on blogs and picts, but am catching up now so! After Drumbshambo I hitched my way back to galway. Oh what a great day this was. First, I was in a car with a guy ... 18 photos [full story]

A step back in time
28 days ago: pintobean97 published a blog
A step back in time
July 23rd 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare
This morning, Siobhan made us a wonderful breakfast. Taur Beg is the largest B&B we have stayed in to date. She gave us a menu so we could choose our breakfast for a change. Since I was looking for su ... 7 photos [full story]

Family Visit
29 days ago: pintobean97 published a blog
Family Visit
July 22nd 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare
We asked fr our breakfast early this morning, but we still ended up late for mass. My mother arranged a special mass in memory of my grandmother and all the deceased members of the Brennan Family. My ... 4 photos [full story]

At home...Cross, County Clare
29 days ago: pintobean97 published a blog
At home...Cross, County Clare
July 20th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare
Today, Teresa O'Gorman of the hilltop B&B greeted us with a large pot of tea and a huge Irish Breakfast. I am not used to eating that much in the morning, but it was a wonderful treat. We tried to use ... 10 photos [full story]

Kilrush, Kilkee... the west is beautiful!
31 days ago: JessRK published a blog
Kilrush, Kilkee... the west is beautiful!
July 19th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare
Hey all! Thursday I headed down to Kilrush. And so I know I’ve been vague… sorry about that. Friends, Family… Meet Aidan. There. :) Aidan and I spent the misty afternoon w ... 72 photos [full story]

Willy Week!!!!!!
35 days ago: JessRK published a blog
Willy Week!!!!!!
July 16th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare
What a wild wild wonderful whistful Willy Week. Honestly... really can't think of a better time I've had in miltown! Elaine and I drove from Galway on Saturday and set up camp at this great new p ... 178 photos [full story]

Killarney to Cliffs of Moher to Doolin, County Clare, Ireland
July 10th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Cliffs of Moher
July 10, 2008 Killarney to Cliffs of Moher to Doolin, County Clare, Ireland Leaving Killarney, we begin out trek north to the Cliffs of Moher. The roads are again narrow and have either rock ... 10 photos [full story]


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