River canal at Killaloe

Originally built to enable boats to bypass the rapids in the Shannon here, it became obsolete for this purpose when the river level rose after hydroelectric works were completed in the 1920s.

Dublin's Dusty Books to Old Music in Killaloe

June 28th 2016
The focus for this couple of days in Dublin was chasing family history at the National Library, buying Irish sims for our phones and organising a rental car for the rest of our time in Ireland. The Irish sims were very simple. Have an unlocked phone, walk into a shop – we chose 3 this time because they had a good deal – buy the sim for 20 Euros, they fit it and walk out with all you can eat d ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Clare » Killaloe

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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