Snowy Owl at Ailwee Caves

Ireland - from South to North & Parts in Between

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July 3rd 2010
After three weeks in Ireland our time here has nearly come to an end(in fact I am finishing typing up my diary after getting back home!). Its been a nice combination of family time and sightseeing while we have been here. We have managed to cover a lot of ground and lots of kms so my diary of this trip is bound to be another long one! We have been based with my brother and his family just ou ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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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