Sheep in road

Sunday 18th June 2017

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June 20th 2017
Woke up to dull morning with mist on the hills. It was an early start at 8:30. The driver gave us a running commentary all the way, some interesting and some nonsense but very entertaining! We drove towards Connemara. First stop was at Cnoc Suain, no idea how you pronounce it. A couple had taken over a plot of land just outside the village with several run down old traditional cottages. Their idea ... read more

Europe » Ireland

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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