Kevin in the crypt under Christ Church Cathedral

Dubliners

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May 8th 2007
After a week in the country, we're back in the big city. Dublin is awesome-- sort of reminiscent of London in a way. London with an edge, maybe. Frenetic, crowded, tons of restaurants and pubs, lots of young professional types hurrying around. We seem to be in the way. And underdressed. We're staying at the Westin, right near Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green. The location is excellent and w ... read more

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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 se... ... read more