Near Cork

Ireland

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September 14th 2018
Europe was having a major heat wave, so in early June, we were looking for some place with a comfortable temperature to visit. England and Wales were also having a heat wave (and drought, in Wales), but as usual in northern Europe, it was a bit cooler. Even though the area is known for its rainfall, it hardly rained in the four weeks we were in the area. One of our first stops in Ireland was in ... 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