Field of poppies

Off to Ireland

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June 15th 2009
Kirsty had to leave quite early this morning and was gone by the time most of us got up. After breakfast, Joshua and Benjamin said goodbye to Caleb and Leah, who were off to school with Stephen. We had been weighing and repacking things last night to make sure we make the reduced weight limits on our RyanAir flight today. We now had a few bags - some things to be mailed, some for charity, and ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » Dublin

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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