Kyelmore Castle

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August 15th 2017
Today we met Carol and Frank for breakfast after which we boarded our bus for a tour of the countryside of Connemara which is a district in western Ireland facing the Atlantic. Its coastline has tiny coves, bays and fishing villages. Our destination was Kylemore Abbey, but along the way Patrick pointed out points of interest. The most interesting was that The Quiet Man starring John Wayne and Maur ... 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