Example illuminated letters from Book of Kells

Days 22-24

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May 10th 2011
Day 22: Miravet-Barcelona-Dublin At 6 this morning we made our way with our bags down the steep road, through the tunnel (under sleeping people, perhaps), across the town square where the resident maremma barked at us until he recognized us, and headed off between the sandstone houses towards Barcelona. On the road we missed an exit to the airport, and attempted to make good by taking a 20k ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » Dublin » Ballsbridge

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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