Artist Residence In Eyries (for Kim)

Day 9 Of Carl & Nanci's Trip to Ireland

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July 13th 2008
July 12 The “Agony and the Ecstasy” was the theme of today. We rode a 70 Kilometer ride from Castletown Bearhaven to Kenmare today. The route was not direct as we rode on the “Ring of Beara”, for the first 20 Kilometers, which is the narrow coastal road through rugged terrain. While each curve brought us an outstanding view, it was at times torture getting there. On one hill, thankfully s ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Kerry » Dingle Peninsula

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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