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Athenry

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June 22nd 2009
Saturday was the start of our first overnight trip. Me and 9 other students went to Athenry, about a 15 minute train ride from Galway. It was a small town, maybe as big as new roads in population (doubt it) but it is really condensed, everything is within walking distance, more so than in Galway. First thing we did was check in at the B&B, it was nice, had two donkey and Colleen the dog. Then ... 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