Faugheen

Day 16-County Tipperary

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June 2nd 2013
We have an 11 o'clock appointment at St. Nicholas Church in Carrick-en-Suir, County Tipperary, but it may be difficult to make it; my back and hip are in total spasm and every movement sends pain down my left leg. At breakfast, (I wouldn't miss that would I?) Ann-Marie gives us the name and location of her physiotherapist and we make a small detour to see if I can get an appointment. The r ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Tipperary

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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