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Skellig Michael Warning signboard  
   

Skellig Michael Warning signboard

After reading the warnings about the 600 steep steps, no handrails, precipitous edges etc, it took all my courage to go up. Coming down I had to come down on my bum, my head just spun if I stood up and looked out.
Ireland

July 10th 2014
Farewell cycle touring Europe, Hello Ireland Our 3 months in the Schengen area were up so we had to leave. Next stop, Dublin. We found a great ride into Dublin city along the Grand canal from our hotel and rode into town a couple of times to explore and finally to catch the train to Westport and our first Irish B&B and a “full Irish Breakfast”. Loved the bacon, eggs, sausages, grilled tomato, ... read more
Europe » Ireland » County Dublin » Dublin » Ballsbridge

Irish Flag 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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