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Discover Legends and stories from Hill of Tara County Meath Ireland with Day tours unplugged

Posted on November 6, 2013 by dublindaytours

The most familiar role played by the Hill of Tara in Irish history is as the seat of the kings of Ireland until the 6th century. This role extended until the 12th century, albeit without its earlier splendor. Regardless, the … Continue reading →

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Wicklow Glendalough day tour a must see, its spectacular

Posted on June 28, 2012 by dublindaytours

County Wicklow can be found on the east coast of Ireland, just below Dublin. It is a popular weekend getaway for Dubliners escaping the city for some rest and relaxation. Sometimes called the Garden of Ireland, County Wicklow has magnificent … Continue reading →

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Lonely Planet HISTORY OF GLENDALOUGH

Posted on March 14, 2012 by dublindaytours

History of Glendalough In AD 498 a young monk named Kevin arrived in the valley and decided that it would be a good spot for a bit of silent meditation. He set up house in what had been a Bronze Age … Continue reading →

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Titanic letter returns to Belfast

Posted on March 13, 2012 by dublindaytours

Belfast Titanic Experience visit the world’s largest Titanic Experience, join us on our historic day tour to Belfast from Dublin. A mystery benefactor has stepped in to ensure a valuable letter written by an officer days before he died on … Continue reading →

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St Valentines Relics in Dublin Ireland

Posted on February 14, 2012 by dublindaytours

In 1835 an Irish Carmelite by the name of John Spratt was visiting Rome. He was well known in Ireland for his skills as a preacher and also for his work among the poor and destitute in Dublin’s Liberties area. … Continue reading →

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Visit Titanic Belfast 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by dublindaytours

Commissioned by White Star Line, Titanic was built on the slipways of the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. The city was an industrial powerhouse at the time, with 30,000 men employed in shipbuilding. RMS Titanic was the crowning glory. … Continue reading →

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Titanic Belfast day tours from Dublin

Posted on January 24, 2012 by dublindaytours

Titanic Belfast day tour from Dublin, book your seat now the Full story in nine galleries: The dramatic £90 million ($134 million) Titanic Belfast visitor attraction opens shortly. Here is a preview of what’s inside: it’s more of a journey than … Continue reading →

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Jameson Dublin International film festival February 16 – 26

Posted on January 12, 2012 by dublindaytours

Ireland’s premiere feature film festival. A Dublin city-wide festival that celebrates the very best in Irish film JDIFF continues its commitment to celebrating film as an art form by presenting amazing films from the four corners of the globe to … Continue reading →

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Boyne Valley World heritage site

Posted on August 26, 2011 by dublindaytours

Boyne Valley Timeline Archaeological & Historical timeline Industrial Age 1800 – 1900 AD 1808 AD – Millmount mortello tower is constructed 1843 AD – 1 Million people attend Daniel O Connells monster rally at Hill of Tara 1847 AD – … Continue reading →

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Ancient Historic sites of Ireland “High crosses of Monasterboice”

Posted on July 29, 2011 by dublindaytours

Historic Sights of Ireland – Monasterboice once one of Ireland’s truly historic monastic sights, today a tranquil place surrounded by rolling pasture, with medieval field structures. Let us take you on a fantastic tour of this hidden gem. An Irishman … Continue reading →

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