Ross Errily Friary

The Aran Islands

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August 25th 2008
Can you believe we had TWO FULL days of sunshine?!? In a row!!! Simply fantastic! It was just enough to lift our spirits before it went back to pissing down rain. I've heard a few times now that this summer is the worst summer on record, stealing the title from last summer. I think this Irishman said it best when referring to the global enviroment situation, 'God gave us a garden and we're just ... 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