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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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16 days ago: The Seattleite published a blog
Life at the Ballynahinch castle
November 5th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Connemara
Okay, somehow i will try to make this quick.... First of all, I survived my first day of driving in Ireland...Yeah!!! Second of all, this place is so- charming and picturesque...I feel like royalty ... [full story]

51 days ago: Audreyyyyt published a blog
You will love it.
October 1st 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway
I have been to the University of Ireland, Galway and walked around the campus. It is very nice and all of the kids look nice but talk funny. It is a bit bigger than I expected but much smaller than A& ... [full story]

52 days ago: Audreyyyyt published a blog
Czech it out.
September 30th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway
Dad's flying to Shannon tonight then driving to Galway in the morning. It will be his first time driving on the left side of ze road...crazy man. I can't wait to hear about his trip and see all the pi ... [full story]

54 days ago: Audreyyyyt published a blog
Let me tell you a secret in life...
September 28th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway
My Encouragement: Email from daddy The woman who really wants to do something finds a way, the woman who doesn't, finds an excuse. You found a way which shows desire, determination, character, an ... [full story]

54 days ago: Audreyyyyt published a blog
Here's to Big Dreams
September 28th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway
I dropped off my last form to be filled out that I need to make my application to NUI Galway complete. It was almost hard letting it go. I passed the point of no return long ago, but this just makes i ... [full story]

58 days ago: Morrison published a blog
Inish Mor
September 24th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Aran Islands
Yesterday we took the ferry from Galway to the Aran Islands.... The sea's were rolling and Amber was convinced we were gonna flip the boat. And by boat I mean a pretty goodsized ship. Don't worry we ... [full story]

September 22nd 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway
I have always loved to travel. Spending three weeks in a country was never long enough for me. I love meeting new people, eating new foods, trying helplessly to learn a new language, make relationship ... [full story]

66 days ago: Axel and Laurie published a blog
Ireland Day 8: Connemara
November 16th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Connemara
Our home for our time in the Connemara is tended by a British couple, the Skeltons, who have been doing the B & B thing for many years, first in their native Portsmouth and now in Ireland. We really ... [full story]

From England to Ireland
76 days ago: European Escapades published a blog
From England to Ireland
September 6th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway
On our last day on Manchester we decided to tackle the rail system and go into the city - a far better option than driving in! It is safe to say that Hong Kong really did spoil us for any future publ ... 17 photos [full story]

Galway
86 days ago: carterface published a blog
Galway
August 26th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway
We got to Galway mid-afternoon. We started the search for hostels, after going to a few to check rates and then the tourist information we decided upon the Kinlay House. It was a really nice hostel an ... 12 photos [full story]


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water everywhere! so cool
Cliffs of Dun Aonghus Fort
Wildflowers
Connemara National Park
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Teaghlach Einne
No Comment
Kilkenny
Inishmore Dramatic Coastline
Temple Bar, Dublin
An original high cross in Kilfenora
so peaceful
Jungle Gym way better than in Peekskill
Ballintubber Abbey, Mayo
American boy gets cheeky
Ring of Kerry

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