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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 Suitcase Shaman
September 22nd 2008

Kim

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Kim at the Pub

(by Terrie) I have greatly missed our Dear Sister, Kim. I now comprehend the spiritual process of immersion with every thought, action, feeling, impulse, distortion, assumption being brought out into the open in a healing group-dynamic. This process requires a great deal of courage and trust. I wish that I could have shared myself with her through the challenges, the trials, the wins, moodiness, the tears, the triumphs - all being tributaries to this winding road called transformation, with my beloved sister, whom I miss. [View Full Entry]

By Annamite
September 22nd 2008

Dublin

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Me voila a Dublin! Je viens d'arriver et vu que j'ai rendez-vous avec mon hote que dans 4 heures je profite pour vous ecrire! Malheureusement pas moyen de mettre des photo depuis cet ordi, je tacherais de le faire la prochaine fois. Mon sejour a Galway c'est super bien passe et en plus il a fait soleil tout du long! Il y avait un meeting de Couchsurfeurs las-bas tout le weekend donc je me suis incrustee. C'etait super sympa j'ai rencontre plein de gens! Vendredi soir on est sorti dans les pubs, le samedi on a visite la ville (a vrai [View Full Entry]

By Lu sa
September 22nd 2008

Harbour

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coast

heute morgen bin ich mal ans meer gelaufen...nen strand hab ich da aber net gefunden =) ist alles voller felsen und geröll und sowas, aber bin ja auch net zum baden da! sonst ists da echt voll schön, kann man spazieren gehen oder sich auf ne bank setzten und in den hafen gucken! auf dem heimweg hab ich es dann gefunden: DAS SHOPPINGCENTER!!! heut mittag war ich dann natürlich erstmal dort =) morgen muss ich dann zum ersten mal auf die kinder aufpassen...bin schon gespannt! [View Full Entry]

By Suitcase Shaman
September 22nd 2008

St. Kevin's Monastery, Glendalough

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Glendalough, Ireland
St Kevin's Monastary

St. Kevin's Monastery, Glendalough September 21st (by Terrie)The ancient and hallowed grounds of the monastery & cemetery of St. Kevin's was stunning. Amidst Celtic High Crosses and time-warn tombstones, whose beloved inscriptions have eroded with passage & centuries, stands the monastery pure & true. The architecture of the abby speaks of a time before windows and of a time before gothic arches. Its humble and precise masonry yields and enduring testament to medieval life. It's easy to imagine the human experiences had in this place; with the pristine greenery of tree & moss, [View Full Entry]

By MoLynn
September 21st 2008

Dublin, Ireland

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Fact: Matthew McConaughey knows how to Irish dance I traveled to Dublin, Ireland on September 18th with six other girls. yikes. Traveling with that many girls turned out okay... haha! Anyway, we flew to Dublin and got to our hostel, Litton Lane. The seven of us stayed in a 10 person room. One of the beds was occupied by a Turkish man who wore striped pajamas... interesting. There was also one other girl who I mistook for one of my friends the next morning without my glasses on and said hi to her with my teeth-grinding mouthguard in and needless to [View Full Entry]

By TeresaTraveler
September 21st 2008

Culture of Dublin

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Woman
This has to be the most fondled statue in the world.

Today is Match day, the Irish football final between Kerry and Tyrone counties. It is also International Peace day; and the last day of our holiday in Ireland. We spent the weekend catching up with touristy things and our quest to see the culture of Ireland. The photos are a summary of what we have found. [View Full Entry]

By Lu sa
September 21st 2008

2. tag in irland

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Haus
Das ist das Haus in dem ich wohn vom garten aus

hey! bin heute den 2. tag in dun laoghaire! ist alles noch so neu für mich und ich muss mich erst mal bisschen einleben! sonst gehts mir aber echt gut! meine familie ist nett, aber hier ist alles anders als daheim und daran muss ich mich erst gewöhnen! hab mich heute schon mit 3 deutschen aupairs getroffen, die alle auch erst seit ca. 2-3 wochen da sind und es war cool mal von denen zu hören wie's bei denen in den familien so abläuft! morgen hab ich noch frei, da werd ich mir mal dun laoghaire genauer anschauen (bestimmt auch shoppen [View Full Entry]

By TeresaTraveler
September 21st 2008

Last Night

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Last night
Yup, we love the hotel's atrium. This is the best place to either read a book, have lunch, people watch or simply relax with a tea pot.

Missing this place already. I wonder which was better, exploring Ireland or laughing with best friend? Somehow both meshed into a wonderful journey as we explored Ireland. Today is the equinox and it is a fitting time to come full circle. We had supper at the Thai restaurant that we tried to find on the first day that we arrived. We were early and got a table, but within half an hour the place was filled. The city is overflowing with dismal Kerry fans. As per our habit, we ended up in the atrium, happy for the peace and comfort. Now [View Full Entry]

By Suitcase Shaman
September 21st 2008

St. Kevin's Bus, Dublin to Glendalough

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Dublin Taxi Driver
Barry

(by Becky) Our next destination is Glendalough (Glendalock) which is only serviced by St. Kevin's bus. Barry, our taxi driver from New Zealand (Born in Nigeria), was very nice & helpful. He is living in Dublin with his girlfriend of 15 years. They have 2 kids and in November he is surprising her with a wedding in South Africa. I guess it is like Vegas there, easy to get a marriage license. Good luck with that! The bus ride was winding (a bit of motion sickness for me) but beautiful and by the time we arrived it was dark. After [View Full Entry]

By Suitcase Shaman
September 20th 2008

Dublin International Hostel: Sacred Ground

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Dublin Town (1)
Church Spire at Night

Dublin International Hostel: Sacred Ground September 20 (by Lettie) We arrived enthusiastic and prepared to invite the appropriate lodging into our experience that would serve our communal desires. After sensing several locations we chose the Dublin International Youth Hostel. (It was at one time a convent and school. The old nun's chapel is currently a restaurant/dining area and has long wooden tables under beautiful stained glass windows. Also, from the confessional box you can make phone calls.) I will share the most powerful experience first, though it occurred later in the ti [View Full Entry]

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