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There is so much beauty for the cyclist to enjoy here in Ireland, this blog should have begun last September when I landed here. As a photo essay, I will post a regular picture or two or more for you to enjoy……<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is so much beauty for the cyclist to enjoy here in Ireland, this blog should have begun last September when I landed here. 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