Kilmore Quay 027

Arklow to Kilmore Quay

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July 26th 2011
Departed Arklow at 0700 and arrived in Kilmore Quay at 1645. We were unsure what was the best time to leave Arklow. On this trip the tides were the main consideration. There are long North South sand banks along the Wexford coast where the depths go to a few metres and the tidal race can be 4 - 6 knots. I spent a few hours on Sunday trying to figure out the optimum time for departing. A local sail ... 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