Sligo to Limerick 600 year old tapestry in Bunratty Castle

Sligo to Limerick

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July 1st 2011
Sligo to Limerick Kylemore Abbey was first stop for the day with picturesque views over the lake. A few busy nuns were seen walking around the gardens in preparation for one of the many weddings that take place in the church here. A pair of loud donkeys watched tourists from a nearby hill, while some fishermen tried their luck on the lake. We passed plenty of small farms with hundre ... read more

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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