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Castletown Bere, Ireland  
   

Castletown Bere, Ireland

Lettie & Becky Opening Gate to Sacred Site
Castletownbere, Ireland (by Terrie)

October 8th 2008
This ancient port-town had a feel of timelessness to me. Perhaps this is due in part to the location itself, as it felt less trod upon by tourists, ...or perhaps it was the unyielding historical influence of the place that gave it that feel. The ancestral surnames of O'Sullivan and Harrington still remain, embedded by the passing of countless generations. As we explored this picturesque se ... read more
Europe » Ireland » County Cork » Cork

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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