Trinity Old Library (The Long Room)

Initially, we must apologize as with all the data in the image the blog site would not permit upload, we cropped markedly. Contained here are over 200,000 very old books that can actually be checked out. Notice the ladders. Once "obtained" the recipient is escorted to to a room where supervision occurs while reading.

Special Treat From Dublin

July 12th 2022
The travelers rolled into Dublin after a horrendous day (okay, an exaggeration, but it wasn't good) at Heathrow. Dropped car at 13:15 (1:15 for US types), finally escaping security at 15:30. We boarded an hour late, and continuing our downward spiral, after arriving in line for take off, the captain elected to taxi around a bit to "cool off the brakes". Things took a decided upturn thereafter. A b ... 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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