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Dalkey

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October 9th 2007
Everybody's been asking for a more scenic Ireland but you do need to hold your horses because I haven't had much time or opportunity to wander out of the city. The irony is I haven't yet explored the city completely either, i.e. it's historical and cultural sites and landmarks. There's been Lonely Planet's Literary walking tour that I've been intending to make, which has pit stops at the homes and ... 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