Map of the Aran Island Region

Galway, City of the tribes

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July 8th 2010
Our accomodations are very comfortable here at the Westwood Hotel in Galway. We had a wonderful dinner last night. Later Frank, Sue and I got together for a chat session and a few brews. Bob and Joyce attended an Irish dance performance and I will get information and photos from them later and let you know about that. On the bus ride to Galway, we made up a fragmented fairy tale and all of ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway

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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