Galway Cathedral

July 22nd 2012
Galway Cathedral - despite the record 42 minute mass (I'll admit a highlight) it was an incredible church and service. We went to the 11:00 because the choir would sing with mass (12:00 mass would be song in Latin!). The choir and the organ were amazing...biggest I have ever seen or heard. Music in a church is the most meaningful and moving for me. While Sam was off in the gift shop before mas ... read more

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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

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Lisa Bates

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Bates Family of Five English-Irish Adventure! In order of family picture and in blog will be by initials: Kevin Bates (KB) age not necessary Jake Bates (JB) age 12 Abby Bates (AB) age 14 Lisa Bates (LB) age again not necessary Sam Bates (SB) Under the category of you never know what can happen... this family photo was taken on our vacation last summer to VA. This day we are at Chincoteague National Park after crossing the Chesapeake Bay via the bridge at the time of the earthquake. First earthquake in 100 years and where are the Bates'... having the car tire sensor light go off for ... full info

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