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Powerscourt

Wicklow Mountains

March 19th 2008
We left Dublin for Wicklow. We drove up into the Wicklow Mountains, a gorgeous landscape. We stopped at Powerscourt, a grand estate with extensive and beautiful gardens. We were left to ourselves to roam the grounds. I walked around with Serena, who had arrived late the night before. We spent some time in the Japanese Garden, the rose gardens, and the slightly unnerving pet cemetery. We went deep ... read more
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Irish Flag 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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