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Blarney Castle

Blarney Castle

August 23rd 2011
August 23rd -- Day Three -- Blarney Castle Today, I did one of those bucket list items -- I kissed the Blarney Stone! Not sure if I will be given the gift of eloquence as promised, but it did give my back a great stretch. We toured the grounds and the castle. I especially enjoyed the fairy garden. You can see how stories of leprechauns and fairy-folk came from this land, every step one takes open ... read more
Europe » Ireland » County Cork » Mallow

Irish Flag 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
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