Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum

Dublin - Day 1

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October 2nd 2014
Geo: 53.3419, -6.3Most of yesterday was spent traveling. Train from York to London, train to Gatwick airport, waiting, waiting, flight to Dublin, pick up car, argue with Sat Nav, drive to apartment. Now I could have spent all that down time blogging, but I chose to read a book instead. Not constructive, but I've finished the second volume of Game of Thrones now. I got to my apartment, booked ... 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