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Kilmainham Geol, Dublin Zoo, The Old Jameson Distillery

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August 4th 2013
Finally had a breakfast that did not consist of crappy eggs, toast, and crappy coffee/tea. We headed to Kilmainham Geol. It was a jail dating back to the 1700s. Most importantly it was where 14 men, who helped organize the Easter Rising back in 1916 that declared Ireland a free and independent republic, were executed. It was a great way to learn more about Irish history. Then, we bought ticket ... 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