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It's a long way to Tipperary

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March 15th 2010
Monday 15.3.2010 day 152 It's a long way to Tipperary Today we got up and drove to town of Waterford in the Waterford County it is the oldest city in Ireland, it was founded by the Vikings in 853. We went to Reginalds Tower one of the oldest building in town. Waterford is world famous for its hand cut crystal and the Waterford crystal factory is in the town. We then drove along the rugged copper ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Tipperary

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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