Belfast Cathedral

Mr. Pickles goes to Ireland

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August 11th 2011
So, home safe and sound, with bags intact. My internal clock, not so much! Fighting jet lag and sorting through my photos, slowly! The day I was leaving I decided I needed a traveling companion; since Jill the Duck was unavailable for this trip. So looking around my car and my collection of animals (once referred to as my zoo) my eyes landed on The Bull (said in an ominous voice), who instantly ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » 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