Clonmacnoise

Omagh - Ireland

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September 19th 2009
Hi all, I'm still getting used to the blog, so thanks for the messages and comments - some of which I've only just found. We're in Omagh in Northern Ireland now. Drove away from our lovely Castle and are now in a B&B for 2 nights. Went to a great Folk Park this afternoon here with lots of dressed up people to tell us about which really makes a difference. Tomorrow a big day heading up to th ... 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