Blasket Islands

The Dingle Peninsula

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October 15th 2008
15 October 2008 The weather was still mixed, but we set out for our exploration of the Dingle Peninsula. We had intended to cross the Conor Pass, the highest road in Ireland, but the signs indicated the van was too wide and heavy so we retraced our steps and went to Dingle town on the main road. The weather cleared after lunch and we were able to really enjoy our drive around Slea Head, the ... 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