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.
July 15th 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny Hiya from Kilkenny, Ireland (Pronounced: Kill-kenny, as if that wasn’t obvious!)
Since our last blog and two full and exciting days in Dublin, David and I have began to travel south and west fr ... 10 photos[full story]
July 5th 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny July 5, 2008, Saturday
Lady's Island, to Kllkenny, Ireland
Tree Grove Caravan and Camping Park
During the night there was a torrential rain and wind storm, but we were safe and snug in our l ... 7 photos[full story]
July 3rd 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny First thing I said this morning: I feel so much better! Ain’t drugs—and shots—grand? Thank you Dr. Fergus Brady and your sparkling eyes!
Today we’re off to Kilkenny! Mark ... [full story]
July 3rd 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny First thing I said this morning: I feel so much better! Ain’t drugs—and shots—grand? Thank you Dr. Fergus Brady and your sparkling eyes!
Today we’re off to Kilkenny! Mark ... [full story]
June 16th 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny Day 5
Today we went to Kilkenny to see the Kilkenny Castle and we took the right road this time which lead us there with no problems. It’s not too far from Inistioge so that was pretty good. ... 14 photos[full story]
May 11th 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny It’s our last day in Ireland and we’ve had simply perfect weather. It’s 25 today but it’s been in the low 20’s mostly and not a drop of rain. In fact we’ve only had ... [full story]
May 10th 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny We met a very interesting Irish guy who told us about some untouristy places to visit and the history involved with them. This guy can talk for hours, but the stories he tells....turns out he used to ... [full story]
May 9th 2008Europe » Ireland » County Kilkenny » Kilkenny Wow, Kilkenny Hostel is sensational. It’s a small castle with a stone wall surrounding a beautiful garden. Our room is in a little room built into the wall of the garden. Walking through arched ... [full story]
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