Galway

Sligo to Ennis

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April 26th 2009
First stop at Knock, a village that attracts pilgrim from all over the world since the townsfolk saw apparitions. Then on to see some Connemara marble before getting to Galway and Galway Bay. By now the weather had gotten pretty bad. Then we crossed the barren limestone plateau of the Burren before arriving at the spectaular 668 foot Cliffs of Moher. The wind was quiet fierce here. ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Ennis

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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