Augustinian Abbey

Ireland 2008

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August 1st 2008
Today we went south to Adare. There are 3 very old churches there, and the Adare (Desmond) Castle. The castle was started in about 1200 and was occupied up to the middle 1500's. Still raining. ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Limerick » Limerick

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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