Traditional Thatched Roofs, Adare

In Ireland you can actually get government subsidies to maintain your thatched roof if you have one, as thatched roofs are considered an important part of Irish history and culture that should be preserved where possible. A good quality thatched roof can last for more than 50 years.

Land Of Luck & Leprechauns

November 20th 2013
First of all, some life developments. Remember how I said I was moving to Amsterdam? Yeah well, that isn't happening any more. In fact, I now don't even have a job - I'm currently a man of leisure! How it all happened is a long story but I'm appreciating the break from working life which was probably ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway

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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