Andrea & Sive

West Cork...and Claddagh Rings!

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April 11th 2009
Today we were up early to get a head start down to tour West Cork - highlights included Mizon Head, which is the most southern tip of Ireland. We were literally standing on the edge of the country. Only 200 miles of water away was France. I took off my shoes, rolled up my seven brand jeans (which btw, they don't really wear designer jeans in this country. Probably another reason why we stick out), ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Cork » Mizen Peninsula

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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