The Cliffs of Moher

Clare and Galway, June - July '06

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August 13th 2007
Clare After Kerry I went up to County Clare, where my base was the town of Doolin. Clare is home to two things I’d really wanted to see in Ireland; the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. On the bus up to Doolin we stopped for 15 minutes at the centre for the Cliffs of Moher. I couldn’t resist popping up to the cliffs for a quick preview, even though I was planning to spend a day there later. ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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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