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Days 11-13: Here come the tourists…are there any Irish people in Galway?

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September 4th 2006
Now, THIS is where the hills of Armagh really killed us - it’s as hard to drag rolling bags downhill as it is uphill, in my experience. The people of Armagh like to wave at you from cars and sidewalks as you cart your bags through the streets (hills) but won’t offer to help. I don’t blame them. We stopped off for some delicious breakfast bagels at the Bagel Bean and arrived at the bus sta ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County 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