Dublin

Dublin

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April 23rd 2009
Woke to rain, and it stayed all day. Caught the bus back into town, and first visited Trinity College and the famous Book of Kells. This book was created in the 8th Century and is considered one of the best illuminated manuscripts in the western world, richly illustrated with celtic characters. Then walked through Grafton street for a spot of shopping, before heading back to the hotel to meet our ... read more

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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