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Hill Forts and Ancient Gilmores of Sligo

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June 21st 2009
Sunday, June 21st Country Sligo is a wonderful introduction to Ireland. It’s not as touristed as the rest of the country but still just as beautiful with mountains, megalithic ruins, the ocean and a countryside full of farms. Most importantly, it is also the ancestral home of the Gilmore family before they emigrated to the United States over 126 years ago. Ancient Gilmore Famil ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Sligo

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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