Waterford City is the oldest city in Ireland for a reason. It was founded in 914 AD by the Vikings from Norway and became a Norse settlement because of its close proximity to the waters. Regnall, the Viking adventurer, would later leave Waterford but the city would be already established to become a center of…
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A Medieval Walk on Youghal St Mary’s Collegiate Church
Ireland’s Ancient East trail is a treasure trove of interesting places to visit, particularly in the East Cork area. St Mary’s Collegiate Church in Youghal Ireland is minutes away from Cobh by car and is a nice stop if you are in this coastal town. Known for being a medieval town back in the days,…