The Burrens

The Burren's is an interesting Geological area. The limestone rocks can be seen towards the tops of the hills while in the valley their are fewer rocks.

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Ireland

April 3rd 2007
IrelandDave B 4-3-07 Wow first day on the European leg of this trip and it was eventful. The forecast was for the rain to come later in the day, but instead it arrived a little after 11:00, the same time as my flight. The flight to Chicago I was to take was cancelled. I guess they received a lot of rain and lightning in Chica ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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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