Beth and me at the Temple Bar

Top o' the afternoon to you!

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June 23rd 2005
Hello from Ireland! Europe is amazing! In less than the time it takes to cross the States, I was in another country yesterday. Wow. I was greeted by Beth at the airport - it was great to see a familiar face! We didn't waste much time getting to the Temple Bar where I experienced my first Guiness. I don't plan to become addicted, but it wasn't as bad as it looks either!! I have been expl ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County 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