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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 Swanny
March 14th 2008

I walked into another country today

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County Donegal

A few days ago, I went for a run and attempted to run into County Donegal which is apart of the Republic of Ireland, so I could officially say that I ran into another country. Well, it was a great success, but I quickly ran back into Northern Ireland. Today, I went for an exceedingly long walk into the Republic. When you enter the Republic, the signs quickly change with some of the road signs in Irish with English translations. Furthermore, the speed limits are in kilometers and not miles as they are in the North. Eventually, I found myself in [View Full Entry]

By Benz
February 26th 2008

Yorkshire to Donegal

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Lifford

Ireland
Some typical Irish countryside.

Woke up early in the morning to drive in to Driffield to catch the bus over to Leeds. This time it was the Coastliner bus. I tried to sleep as much as possible but these buses and roads are not accomedation with all the stops they make. We missed the first bus out of Leeds bus station, and the second one was running late. I was worried we might miss our check-in time and miss the flight as Ryan Air is one of the most punctual airlines in Europe at moment or so they advertise. Thankfully though there weren't enough buses [View Full Entry]

By Randa
January 30th 2008

The Best of the West

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Donegal

The West Coast

As my time on this island draws to a close, I have been jamming in as much sightseeing as possible. With only one weekend night to spare, I was insistent on heading to see the best of the West. Taking stock of local opinion, Adam and I headed to Donegal, long famous for its amazing scenery and a region about which the Irish frequently boast. Donegal town itself, only a few hours west of Belfast, is not the major drawcard of the region. Although it's a very pleasent town, it's the nearby coastal scenery that's breath-taking. A short drive from Donegal [View Full Entry]

By Gilesy
January 22nd 2008

Mountains and Peat Bogs

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Donegal

Slieve League

I've just spent the weekend in County Donegal in a cute little town called Malenbeg. We headed over on Friday night and had a lot of fun finding our hostel at 10pm at night as it's almost as far west in the county as you can go on a one way road. After waking in the morning to find that we had a pretty good view over the ocean we headed back east for about and hour to the Slieve League which are the highest sea cliffs in Europe (according to the trusty lonely planet guide). We spent a spectacular morning [View Full Entry]

By Libbyj
September 30th 2007

gone and away

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Donegal

well hello! Patri and I just got home, we left early yesterday morning with pablo, claudia and jorge for Donegal. I now know that brazilians speak portugese, not spanish or... brazilian. This is good! And it was neat, hearing the two languages (spanish and portugese), because theyre so alike but at the same time, not. Donegal is in the northern area of the republic of ireland, and we managed to go through north ireland (the UK) for about an hour. we had a pub lunch in elliskenny. Or.. some town of a name like that, haha! So many of the names [View Full Entry]

By Doc27
September 13th 2007

Home

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Letterkenny

1 week to go [View Full Entry]

By Ellasar
September 12th 2007

Part 1: Donegal

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Somewhere in Donegal
Donegal

Well so it starts...well kind of. First trip was the 8hour bus journey from Cork to Donegal. We encountered some wild countryside and sharing with farm animals was not easy but I managed to survive the trip and landed home around 6pm on Monday evening. The next few days will consist of chores around the house and a few friend visits to Belfast, Letterkenny, Sligo and Mayo. I fly out on Tuesday 25th September...Check out the route by clicking on the Map above... Till then........ [View Full Entry]

By Trio Monitor
September 5th 2007

Hello!!! McSporon

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Donegal

Hope this works, cos its the first time i have done a blog. Tis fingers watts 'ere, well we had the most amazing day in Skye today with our very own destinations expert..Lynne McClarinetMcReedMcTwopuddingswoodhouse! Well it was truly wonderful...every corner, brow of hill a fantastic vista and it didnt matter that the mist hung low, the rain fell, the sun shone, the rainbows appeared, the rivers and waterfalls fell and we had a fab meal...now on our wat to Eire, Killybegs...thats a name to conjour with! Auds cousin is soming on to visit which will be lovely...and i am going to [View Full Entry]

By eims
August 20th 2007

Wilds of Donegal

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Beachcomber, Rathmullan

It took us a while to realise that there are, in fact, no sign posts in the county of Donegal unless of course you are prepared to hack your way through 3 foot of hedge to get at them. Our third accidental detour of the day took us nearly into the Atlantic on one side with only 1 half a mile of lake to swim across to get us to Maura Toomey's wedding starting in approximately 15 minutes on the other side. Some frantic reversing, cursing and waving at fists at the gentleman in the petrol station who had sent us [View Full Entry]

Saturday Night Fever Starfish on Rathmullan beach

By Ashley_Laura
June 18th 2007

Gap of Dunloe, up to Doolin & over to the Aran Islands

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Arranmore

Killarney National Park
Minutes before the rain started to soak us, we should have known!

The Killarney National Park was absolutely beautiful. Minutes after we posted our last entry, we headed over for a hike around the park. We saw amazing views of the Lakes & mountains & walked down to the Lower Lake to sit by the water. We were enjoying a snack while sitting on a log by the edge of the lake when a dark cloud started moving towards us & bringing some light rain with it. We bundled up into our rain jackets & hunkered down waiting for the rain to pass, but soon realized it wasn't going to stop as [View Full Entry]

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