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Wittgenstein's Irish Cottage, Summer 1948

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Wittgenstein's Irish Cottage, Summer 1948

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Wittgenstein's Irish Cottage, Summer 1948

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    July 22, 2022

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    From April through October 1948, Ludwig Wittgenstein lived and worked in this cottage called Quay House on the Rossoe village pier overlooking Killary Harbour. The cottage was owned by Myles Drury (1904–87), elder brother of a former Wittgenstein student, Maurice O'Connor Drury (1907–76).

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    1. Rosroe Pier – Killary Harbour loop from Killary Harbour Hostel

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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