On the banks of the Liffey

Dublin and into home stretch

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July 12th 2012
Dublin arrival half twelve. IGG transfer brought us to two blocks from the hostel on a lovely coach with other Canadians (Ontario ) and Michigam GSUSA folks - some down time to wash and recharge then off shopping and then to dinner. Portuguese chicken and a stroll back through Temple Bar. As with every day in Ireland, there was a bit of rain, but this evening was only the second time on the trip ... read more

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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