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Day Two - Defying Medb

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June 18th 2010
Defying Medb Waking early the plan had been to hit the jacuzzi again but rumbling tums meant the first port of call was the breakfast buffet. Top quality black pudding was enough to please me, yes I'm easy that way. Today was warm but overcast (thankfully) which was perfect for our intended climb up Knocknarea. Armed with water and a few Mars Bars we drove up to the base (well prob about half ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Sligo » Strandhill

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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