An original high cross in Kilfenora

O Ro the Rattlin' Bog

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November 11th 2007
Hello everyone!! Sorry it has taken me so long to update, but I had a lot to write and I've been keeping busy around England. However, now I have to write about my favorite trip so far...Ireland! I was absolutely amazed at how serene, peaceful and natural everything in Ireland was, completely different than England or the US. We drove for miles and miles and saw nothing but hills, rivers, and s ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Galway

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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