Corrib Princess

Galway - Day 2

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October 16th 2014
Geo: 53.2711, -9.05387I started today with a walking tour, what better way to get to know a town. There were only three of us on the tour, the pamphlet said it started at 10.30 but when no-one turned up I rang the number and it was actually re-scheduled for 11.30. Its definitely the end of tourist season. So about Galway, the first village here was built up by the Mor De Burgo family (the Burkes ... 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