The Burren

July 30th 2012
Today I went to view the Cliffs of Moher from the top. This is a place of wild majesty. The cliffs are the highest in Europe, towering over the water - dropping dramatically into the sea. This has been a popular attraction for a long time, and one that has been dangerous (even deadly) to those whose sense of adventure outruns their common sense. It is a very long way down if you fall. The site ... 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

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In search of Margaret Campbell ... One of my earliest memories (age 4) is standing at the bedside of my dying grandmother - Margaret Theresa Campbell - and her reaching out to touch my hand. Earlier this year I again felt her reaching out, and knew that I needed to return to her homeland - County Louth, Ireland - to try to bring a part of her spirit home. I'll start with the little that I know, move on to what I speculate, and add some new heritage memories of my own. Blog entries should start on July 24 and update daily as wi-fi access allows. Stop in for the journey as your interests ... full info

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