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Go west to Galway

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September 14th 2014
Our driving adventures allowed us to see the beautiful Irish countryside. First was Dublin to Galway with a stopover at the peaceful Irish National Stud and Japanese Gardens in Kildare. We spent a good hour wondering around before grabbing a hot drink and sweet snack at the restaurant - nice way to break up the drive. A couple more hours on the road until we found ourselves in the Galway city cen ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Galway

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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