Stained Light

Galway, County Clare, and the Cliffs of Moher

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January 23rd 2011
I went on a weekend trip to Galway with six friends. We had such a great time! We went on a bus tour to the Cliffs of Moher - one of Ireland's most famous attractions - and also explored the Neolithic tomb called the Poulnabrone, or "Hole of Sorrows," and the Aillwee Cave underneath the Burren. (All the pictures with this post are from the Galway getaway) One of my nights in Galway was dedic ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Cork » Cork

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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