Ennis Friary By Night

Rain On Tour, Blue Skies At Home

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September 29th 2009
So, apparently every time we leave Wicklow without an escort, the weather turns to pot. We did a trip to the west by car, going through stab city (aka Limerick) and stopping at Ennis. Great town and an even greater hostel: the Rowan Tree. Totally recommend it. Next day we headed off to see Bunratty Castle and its medieval village (great castle, village was a little crap), a bunch of abbeys as u ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Donegal » Donegal

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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