The Sheep Gate and The River Boyne

Ireland and England Day 14

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September 20th 2011
Day 14 So far we are not doing so well at finding ancestors. On the plus side, John has a long list of people to call once we are back in the states, and hopefully they will not be out, on vacation, not working that day, or have left early. BUT, we did find a Kennedy Castle Keep, Church, and Ring Fort. However, our day in Trim will prove to be frustrating for my search. We are staying at ... 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