Under Dennis and Daniel’s guidance, we took a brief detour on our way to the B&B to see a restored ruin where the battle for Irish independence took place several hundred years ago.

Dysert O’Dea

The battle of Dysert O’Dea was fought 1318 when several proud Irish clans, including the O’Meehan’s, united to fight off English invaders looking to rule over them.  Their success sent a message to foreign would be conquerers and the area remained sovereign for over 200 years.  Nice job, Meehans! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dysert_O’Dea)

A Meehan honoring the O’Meehans