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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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By JessRK
November 14th 2008

Ennis Trad Festival & Some big Changes

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How many can we fit in a bed?

Hey all :) It's been a REALLY big week here :) Well, after my last entry, I went out job hunting and within a short time landed a full-time waitressing position in a fine dining restaurant. Well, i know what yer all thinkin' and that's ok cuz it's true, but i was pretty honest with him regarding my lack of exact experience, but he was very trusting of my willingness to learn and hired me right on the spot. I was very excited, but still really tired from the adventures in the north... despite the fact that I didn't leave bed [View Full Entry]

By Axel and Laurie
October 21st 2008

Day 6: The Burren and Cliffs of Moher

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First Morning rainbow

After spending a glorious night with the howling Atlantic outside and a glowing hearth of peat at our bedside, we awoke to radiant sunshine. Breakfast in the sunny veranda room facing the Atlantic was remarkably good. Laurie picked the fluffy pancakes with warm maple syrup and Axel experimented a bit with the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The salmon was mixed in after the eggs were scrambled to make for one heck of a flavorful combination. The intent for today was to spend the day driving through The Burren and finish up with the Cliffs of Moher. The Burren is a [View Full Entry]

By Axel and Laurie
October 20th 2008

Day 5: Driving to the Burren

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Top of the Mountain

Having made the reservations, Axel was excited about the next stop on our Irish adventure: Moy House. It certainly looked very romantic online, but sometimes pictures can be deceiving! The four hour drive from Dingle took us up the West coast of Ireland across the River Shannon into County Clare. Crossing the Shannon required a ferry crossing as Ireland still relies on ferries rather than bridges to cross many of its rivers. Despite the fact that we were at least 20 miles inland, the weather front from the previous day made our crossing a windy one. Since we were the first [View Full Entry]

By McLarkin
October 4th 2008

Here Come The Girls

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Still looking mildly respectable

Courtesy of a “brainwave” of my roomie, Catriona, she, Helena, Ally, and I set out for a mini-road trip on Saturday evening to Ennis for some craic and sightseeing. After an early start and a full day of work, the 4 of us hopped in Triona’s VW hatchback(my first adventure with her behind the wheel) with our sights set on Ennis. Upon leaving Allyson’s estate, Helena pleaded, “Catriona, the lights are red,” as she cruised through them, turning onto Tuam, the main road. Ally and I were in stitches. A true indicator of what we had in store for us. The [View Full Entry]

By audreyohs07
September 27th 2008

Cliffs of Mohr Tour

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our hostel!

Our tour! [View Full Entry]

By Lizaki
September 23rd 2008

part 4!

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With Amy!

Well when I left you last, I was in Ireland admiring my big sister and her way with the cameras! Now as I am writing I am packed and ready to leave in half an hour for the airport and the next leg of my journey... the trip to New York City! What has happened since I got to Ireland is a lot of taking my two nieces and nephew to school and picking them up, making 15-minute trips over the bridge to go shopping and get some exercise, I watched my brother-in-law Tony (a lawyer) do his thing in [View Full Entry]

By arsku
September 22nd 2008

Historian annos

Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Bunratty

olkikattoinen talo

Maanantaina ajettiin suoraan Bunrattyyn. Siellä pysähdyttiin katsomaan vanhaa linnaa, jonka ympärille oli tuotu vanhoja taloja eri puolelta Irlantia. Paikallinen ulkomuseo siis. [View Full Entry]

By arsku
September 21st 2008

Kallioita ja jyrkänteitä

Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Cliffs of Moher

haljenneilla kallioilla

Meidän piti käydä katsomassa yhtä luolaa, mutta 12 euron pääsymaksu houkutti jatkamaan matkaa. Pysähdyimme kuvaamaan Burrenin halkeilleita kallioita, näimme yhden ikivanhan haudan ja kävimme kurkkimassa merta Moherin jyrkänteiltä. Doolinin kylässä lounastimme, muut kunnolla, minä kevyemmin. Paluutie oli sen verran mutkaista, että Pialla tuli huono olo eikä hän jaksanut lähteä illalla minnekään. Itse kävin vielä syömässä ja oluella. Parissa pubissa oli ihan täyttä ja irlantilainen musiikki soi. Olin mustassa kauluspaidassa, jossa on valkeita ympyröitä ja pari naista halusi tulla kuvatuksi kanss [View Full Entry]

By JessRK
September 8th 2008

Festival d'Elaine!!!!

Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Doolin

cute.

Well... What a weekend that just was. I have to say it was the best party I have ever been to with the best people and so much fun! The pictures... Special thanks to Colin for helping me not be the only psycho camera person and thanks a million for gettin' me all the files so quickly! Also thanks to Siobhan H. for takin' some photos with Colin's camera... also to Tommy for bein' such a great and enthusiastic learner... you're a natural and got some amazing shots! Also thanks to Trish and Ronan for their contributions. You should have a [View Full Entry]

Siobhan & Tommy gave Elaine this cute little bear and said it couldn

By JessRK
August 18th 2008

Éigse Mrs. Crotty - Trad Music Festival

Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Kilrush

cool pict

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 well and I'm thrilled to have been at that festival, which was totally different from any before. This is absolutely a record low for # of pictures taken in a week! Wowza! Back to Galway to rest a bit and then headed to Tullamore tomorrow afternoon for the All-Ireland... excited. smiles. [View Full Entry]

Ok so the crest on the bottom looks like a smiling face and the one on top looks like a face with crooked sunglasses... right? Right.

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