Blarney Homestead

Tralee to Waterford

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July 4th 2011
Tralee to Waterford Travelling back along the eastern border of the Ring of Kerry, Killarney was our first stop for the day where some fellow travellers took the opportunity to go on a Jaunting Car (horse-drawn cart with an Irish driver). After having a good look around the town we drove to Blarney where we visited the grand Castle that was built in the 1480’s. The Castles here in Ir ... 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