Blarney Castle

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August 18th 2017
Today we leave Killarney and travel to Waterford, home of Waterford Crystal with a stop at the Blarney Castle. It was a particularly bleak looking day with overcast skies and a drenching rain. At least we will be traveling today. I usually like to watch the scenery and take photos as we drive, but not today. I couldn't keep my eyes open and kept dozing off. Our first stop was at Blarney Castle and ... read more

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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