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On the Ferry from Cork to Swansea  
   

On the Ferry from Cork to Swansea

Farewell Ireland

August 27th 2011
August 27th -- Day Seven -- Farewell Ireland & Crossing the Irish Sea Left for England today via an overnight ferry from Cork to Swansea. The sea which is often stormy was fair for this crossing. Even so, I had a poor sleep and spent much of it looking out the small portal window watching the waves and seagulls as they were lit up by the ships lights. Of the sleepless nights I’ve spent, this wil ... read more
Europe » Ireland

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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