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Betws-y-coed to Ireland

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April 26th 2011
Today we left the beautiful town of Betws-y-coed and drove to Anglesey to catch the Johnathon Swift Ferry over to Dublin. We passed some stunning scenery on the way. The Snowdon Mountains, beautiful. Our trip on the ferry was fine and smooth. We were in Dublin in no time. We were met at the Dublin port by Michael (Marie's brother) and his wife Claire. They are lovely people and have made us ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin

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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