Ross Castle Killarney

IRELAND DAY 2

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September 9th 2010
Went to the seaside village of Youghal and saw where the movie " Moby Dick" starring Gregory Peck was made. John and Emily kissed the Blarney Stone and are now full of 'blarney' ------ germs! We are now in Killarney and went on a horse-drawn jaunty cart ride through the national park to Ross Castle - yes.... another castle! Went to Irish pub and had Irish stew and Murphy's stout - opposition to ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Kerry » Killarney

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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