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Inis Fáil Is Our Fate

Posted on May 21, 2024 by TheJessicaness

This nickname, Inis Fáil, means the Island of Destiny. The Tuatha Dé Danann race brought this stone, Lia Fáil, to Ireland, and it’s been used as a coronation stone in the belief of its mythical powers and ability to make … Continue reading →

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In the Spring of Hibernia

Posted on May 18, 2024 by TheJessicaness

Mountain View B&B Hibernia is the Classical Latin (one of its three varieties) name for Ireland which means autumn. The name is said to have originated in the Greek’s description of Ireland as the ‘island of winter’ (Iouernia) and the … Continue reading →

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Motherland of Myths and Milesians

Posted on May 17, 2024 by TheJessicaness

The Milesians represent the Irish people as the final race to settle in Ireland; according to medieval Irish Christian history. They sailed from Hispania after traveling the world for hundreds of years and struggled for domination against the Tuatha Dé … Continue reading →

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Battlefield Gardens Park Trail

Posted on December 18, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I had given myself fifteen minutes to get road-ready and set my alarm accordingly. We were only a quarter of an hour behind schedule getting out of the house, but we never stick to a tight itinerary, unless there’s a … Continue reading →

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George, Sonny, Craig, Rusty, Jack

Posted on December 17, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We fold our laundry from last night, fill our water containers (gallons, camelbacks, and bottles), and repack the food bags so we are more prepared to leave tomorrow morning. We’ll have a snack and read while we wait for the … Continue reading →

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