Leuchterweibchen

This chandelier is based on a popular German design that featured semi-naked women with wings made of antlers. You may think that this type of wacky lighting fixture might have been a unique feature of this castle, but a quick Google search shows that this idea began in Germany/Switzerland and was very popular throughout Europe.

First Day (on the Road to Killarney)

July 12th 2006
We were traveling with a much smaller group this trip. Gail assembled a group of 18 people for our tour of Ireland, Scotland and England. We were concerned that EF might merge our group with another smaller group in order to fill a 50 person bus, but she was assured that we were going to be left on our own. They were true to their word. Around noon we had Tyler drop Gail, her mom and I off at ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Kerry » Killarney

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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