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Claddagh (Irish: an Cladach, meaning 'the shore') is an area close to the centre of Galway city, where the River Corrib meets Galway Bay. It was formerly [ when? ] a fishing village, just outside the old city walls.
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The Templars briefly owned the entire island of Cyprus in 1191–1192, preceding the establishment of the Kingdom of Cyprus; Gastria Castle, 1210–1279 [5]; Kolossi Castle, 1306–1313 [2]
Farm Château de Caen: 11-15th century Restored Built c.1060 by William the Conqueror, keep pulled down 1793, damaged by bombs during World War II. Château de Colombières: 14-15th century Restored Private (open to the public) Château de Courcy: 12-13th century Ruins Demolished early 16th century by order of Cardinal Richelieu.
This is a list of lighthouses in Ireland. The Commissioners of Irish Lights are responsible for the majority of marine navigation aids around the island though a small number are maintained by local harbour authorities. The main list identifies those lighthouses in a clockwise direction starting with Crookhaven lighthouse, County Cork.
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The first was the invasion of Ireland by Edward Bruce of Scotland who, in 1315, rallied many of the Irish lords against the English presence in Ireland (see Irish-Bruce Wars). Although Bruce was eventually defeated in Ireland at the Battle of Faughart , near Dundalk , his troops caused a great deal of destruction, especially in the densely ...