O'Riordans of Mallow

Raindrops on Hedgerows and Windstorms on Dingle

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October 4th 2006
Fall is coming quickly to Ireland, with cooler nights and more frequent showers. There has been some sunshine also, but we're looking forward to warmer weather in India soon. We didn't realize that the rain and wind in Dingle were unusually heavy, until the locals explained that we were experiencing the western edge of Hurricane Gordon. While waiting for the storm to blow over, we were able to ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin

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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