Entrance to Newgrange

The rock in front shows some of the typical artwork found in and around the tomb. The girls had fun deciphering some of it in the museum. The section above the doorway is where the sunlight shines through on the winter solstice every year.

Day Two in the Green Country

October 11th 2007
It was a miserable night. The big girls, of course, did great, but Eliza was up every half hour or so. Because Jonathan has not been feeling well I nominated myself to try and deal with her which left me a little more than exhausted once morning came round. After a nice quick run around the castle grounds though I felt like I was able to tackle the day. The girls got dressed and watched tv in ... 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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