Our campsite

Island bike ride

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October 6th 2008
5 October 2008 The fine weather returned today and in sun and light breezes we went on a circular 32 mile bike ride from the camp site in the north to the southern tip of the island along what is called here the Atlantic Drive. It was a beautiful trip mainly on the coast passing through pretty villages, over wild cliff scenery and finally climbing over a 300 ft high valley saddle. We saw de ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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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