Dublin, Ireland

Trip to Ireland: Day 2

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April 27th 2007
Today was another warm day in Dublin. After a small breakfast at the hostel, my friend Mary (from BU who's studying in Spain) and I went and visited Dublin's Botanic Gardens. It was very pretty, but I didn't take any photos with my digital camera, instead focusing on the film camera. After returning to the city centre, we visited Christ Church Cathedral. It was interesting, having underground cat ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » Dublin

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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