1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Location: Dublin, Ireland

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The 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour was founded in 1996 by Lorcan Collins, author, historian and Dubliner. This two hour walking tour meets daily at The International Bar where participants receive a copy of the 1916 Proclamation and some explanatory literature. After a brief introduction to the build up to the Easter Rising of 1916 the tour then visits the sites of the revolutionary period including the GPO, City Hall and Dublin Castle. The tour also covers the War of Independence when Michael Collins battled for Irish freedom from 1919-21 and also includes a discussion on the Irish Civil War, 1922-23. The tour is highly educational but also great fun and very interactive. Prior knowledge of events is not required.

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This is our starting point, the famous International Bar where Lorcan Collins has been running the 1916 Tour since 1996. You are welcome to come earlier and enjoy a drink and a read of the introductory literature supplied by your guide. The tour begins with a short introduction to the build up to the revolutionary period, starting with the Great Hunger / Irish Famine of the 1840's and culminating with the 1916 Rising. This gives all participants an understanding of the events leading up to the revolution and also gives everyone a chance to ask questions and get to know the guide. We will let you know what route we are going to take, below are some of the examples of places that we typically visit but we vary the route so that the tour does not become stale but you will be happy with the various places that you get to see.
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City Hall was occupied during the 1916 Rising by the Irish Citizen Army so we will stop here and talk about that aspect of Easter Week 1916.
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We will visit Dublin Castle where the British administration controlled Ireland from. We will discuss it's role in the 1916 Rising and War of Independence. You might recall Dublin Castle from the Michael Collins movie.
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The Four Courts was occupied by the revolutionaries in 1916 and again in the build up to the Irish Civil War in 1922. Rather than go all the way up to the building it is best seen from a bridge over the River Liffey. Here there will be a discussion on the Four Courts role in 1916 and 1922 and the intricacies of the Civil War will be explained.
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There are lots of little stops along the walk but we will also stop at Daniel O'Connell's Memorial to look at the bullet holes from the Rising and explain the positions occupied by the British and the Irish in 1916.
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Big Jim Larkin the Union Man from Liverpool was a great comrade of James Connolly and a true friend to the Dublin working class. We'll stop at his statue and explain his contribution to the revolutionary period.
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The GPO was the HQ for the Revolutionaries in Dublin and is one of our most important stops where an explanation of the events of Easter 1916 will unfold. This is the place where PH Pearse read the Proclamation and is an integral part of the Irish national psyche - the most important and historic building in Dublin.
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Depending on time we often go to Moore Street to see where the GPO Garrison made their last stand in Easter Week.
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This is more colloquially known as the Old Parliament and depending on the route taken by the guide we may examine the building and it's role in Irish history and it's neighbour Trinity College. Again, we stress that we vary the route of the walking tour so it just depends on the day!

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Posted By : Scenic42067
If you are on the fence about this tour, GO! Lorcan is very friendly and refreshingly honest -- he tells it like it was, no sugar-coating! This tour was a highlight of my visit, and I recommend it to everyone! ///// It's been nearly a year and I still have fond memories. I still recommend it! ///// Note: very flat and no cobblestones; very accessible. My rollator and I were pleased.
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Posted On : 2024-07-03 01:27:16

Posted By : jaddua
An outstanding tour! I learned a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Collins' sense of humor. This was a very friendly and personable experience that I had wished to have lasted much longer.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 07:57:36

Posted By : Ben_E
From the opening welcome and intro from our guide to the brilliantly detailed tour, humour, songs and history, it was one of the best tours I’ve been on.
A thorough recommendation from 2 happy (and hungover!) tourists.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 16:31:46

Posted By : Passenger57110241232
The information we received on this tour was amazing. Lorcan is informative, passionate and extremely funny on the whole tour. If you’re Irish, or just want a short history class on the various areas of Dublin, this is a must see tour. Just check the rain weather beforehand (joke). Thank you Lorcan for sharing your insights on the History of Dublin and the uprisings.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 12:56:00

Posted By : Kathleen_H
Guide was great - very informative and interesting. Waited for all to catch up before he started talking. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 10:37:17

Posted By : Mary_C
A great mix of history, humor and a little song. Really enjoyed it and would recommend for anyone interested in Irish history and seeing Dublin from a different perspective.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 06:42:32

Posted By : Jackie_L
Thoroughly enjoyed walking tour. The guide Lorcan was so knowledgeable. Tour was so interesting.
The best tour we did in Dublin
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 14:12:39

Posted By : Moondawg77
We at E&E Expeditions work with Lorcan because he's the best. Engaging, educational and entertaining all in one, a true gent and Dub.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 14:11:38

Posted By : Srikala_N
This was an amazing tour! It inspired me to learn more about Irish history. Liam was a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide who also treated us to some traditional Irish ballads which he sang beautifully. Would definitely recommend this!
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 08:29:35

Posted By : niconino3
Excellent tour! Lorcan is a great storyteller and as most Irish also very funny. It’s an easygoing tour. So two hours might sound much, but the pace is relaxed and it Lorcan made several stops . If you are a socialist you shouldn’t miss booking the tour to get more insights into Ireland's emancipatory struggle!
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 04:56:40