Galway

Ireland

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February 26th 2009
The first trip I had actually planned was Ireland. There were a few groups going at different times, I went with five friends who also don't have class on Thursday. We left early Thursday morning and I got bad sleep through the various modes of transportation to downtown Dublin. We were staying at Brown's Hostel, a place that seemed ideal because it was cheap (13 Euro for the night) and somewha ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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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