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Ring around the...Ring of Kerry.

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August 30th 2008
The next few days of our tour dealt with some of the scenic wonders of Ireland. The first that I will discuss is the fabulous and iconic Ring of Kerry. The bus pulled out of the hotel amidst a dreary backdrop of haze and fog. At our first stop, Moriarty's at the Gap of Dunloe, a store where Tommy was letting us out to shop, we were scheduled to take a group picture. Complete with umbrellas, ra ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Kerry » Killarney

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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