Watchtower

Watchtowers were necessary to warn the local populace in the days of pirates, Vikings, and assorted baddies.

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June 20th 2010
Sunshine...glorious sunshine (this means very few clouds)! Yesterday we had just finished our evening walk when the rain came pouring down. Not today however, we would not be denied a day of sun. We headed out to the tip of the Loop Head Peninsula. This is the most southwesterly point of Ireland. First, we had to stop in Kilrush on the way so we could pick up a good map. We headed to the tou ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Clare

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

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