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    It has been said that Columbus was inspired to discover the New World after hearing a story in an Irish port. What was the port, what was the story and did Columbus really visit Ireland?

    Question #49589. Asked by gmackematix. (Jul 19 04 5:47 PM)


    RickF

    		He visited the port of Galway in 1477, en route to Iceland.

    [Jul 20 04 5:43 AM] RickF writes:

    Part 2: Apparently he was told stories about St. Brendan (484-577 AD), who is reputed to have crossed the Atlantic and who is buried near Galway.

    Jul 20 04, 4:36 AM
    gmackematix

    		Yay Rick.
    There is another strange story about Columbus's visit to Ireland.
    http://www.humanities-interactive.org/newworld/columbus/ex020_13b.htm

    Jul 20 04, 4:18 PM

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