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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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Areas in : Achill Island (2) | Westport (17)

55 days ago: Morrison published a blog
real internet-Westport
September 21st 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Mayo » Westport
We finally found our first free WiFi.... not quite a coffee shop but a Cyber Pub! Totally comfortable with driving for the most part. Last nights campground was more like a Gypsy encampment so we hi ... [full story]

Was it a Suprise or What!
139 days ago: Kat Larsen published a blog
Was it a Suprise or What!
May 25th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Mayo » Westport
A great big suprise in Knock! We all made our way to Stanstead early in the morning to suprise Kyle on his 30th Birthday. Once arriving at our desitination in Knock we were hit with a problem, on ... 9 photos [full story]

Go West My Young Man (Day 36)
152 days ago: cappper published a blog
Go West My Young Man (Day 36)
June 11th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Mayo
Or.... I guess its South West. Drove through the enchanting little town of (about 1500 people) visiting the sacred grave of Ireland's national Poet, Nobel laureate who is buried in the graveyard ... 4 photos [full story]

Achill Island
167 days ago: takingtime published a blog
Achill Island
August 7th 2008  Europe » Ireland » County Mayo » Achill Island
Our trip to Ireland was timed for a wedding to two friends of Fran's, however two days before the wedding date it was canceled. We took the non-bride to her home on Achill Island and took a day to ex ... 12 photos [full story]

Green Hills, Grey Skies and the Gift of the Gab
May 17th 2009  Europe » Ireland » County Mayo » Westport
Craggy rock-strewn cliffs, rain and a good dose of Catholicism greeted Dad and I as we entered the Burren from the Ring of Kerry. We've continued our trek around the coast, heading slowly upwards fro ... 19 photos [full story]


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