MOUNTRATH CEMETERY

IRELAND - DAY WHATEVER

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October 9th 2013
The days are filled with good conversation and trips to local sights. Mick took us to the Locke Distillery. This is the oldest distillery in the world dating from 1509 and parts of the old factory are still operating. The waterwheel that powered the grinding wheels is still turning and the gears that turn the drive shaft are still doing their job. The display was very well done, providing enough i ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Laois » Mountrath

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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