Together we were set a goal of producing a book that was an accurate and comprehensive chronicle of the year. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 by mick ofarrell about the 1916 rising the book contains pictures of dublin during the 1916 rising and whats there now. A small pamphlet with a brief history of the 1916 rebellion is distributed before the tour begins so everyone gets the background information. Rebel heart, is a 2001 bbc miniseries on the life of a fictional nationalist from the rising through the irish civil war.
Sean mcdermott was one of the leaders of the 1916 easter rising. The south dublin union was strategically important. You will follow in the footsteps of some of the most famous figures in irish history. What the people saw by mick ofarrell betties books. Book 2 eithne loughrey author 2000 big maggie john b keane author 1969 1916 proclamation john oconnor author 2011 a walk through rebel dublin 1916 mick ofarrell. Read a walk through rebel dublin 1916, by mick ofarrell online on bookmate a walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehensively illustrated guide to the rising of easter week 1916, based on th. Stephens green is the most beloved park in central dublin. Dublin is a relatively small city so we walked through a decent portion of it during the two hour tour. Dealing separately with thirty buildings and sites throughout the city including the gpo, liberty hall, trinity college, the four courts and dublin castle the author provides a brief, fascinating history of the events and.
The 1916 tour is a dublin history tour that focuses on the events of the 1916 uprising. We run daily tours from the international bar on wicklow street. In under two hours, our experienced guides will take you on a thrilling walk through rebel dublin. Dealing separately with thirty buildings and sites throughout the city, including the gpo, lib. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehensively illustrated guide to the rising of easter week 1916. Our 1916 walking tour is designed to give you a real feel for what happened as it takes you through the city on a living history tour. Mick ofarrell was born in dublin in 1966, the year of the 50th anniversary of the easter rising. As you walk around the center of dublin, two kinds of metal plaques of. About 1916 rebellion walking tour dublins original 1916 tour founded in 1996 and guided by author lorcan collins and other experts in irish revolutionary history. An interesting selection of history books, which has been broken down into the following sections. A walk through the heart of north dublin recalls irelands long fight for independence, and makes a fine introduction to the citys rich history.
In 1916 a small band of armed insurrectionists declared ireland a republic. His first was a walk through rebel dublin, 1916 which has received high acclaim, even by dubs high praise, indeed. Show your dublin pass for a 20% discount on the walking tour. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehensively illustrated guide to the rising of easter week 1916, based on the significant locations of the rebellion dealing separately with thirty buildings and sites throughout the city including the gpo, liberty hall, trinity college, the four courts and dublin castle the author provides a brief, fascinating history of the events and. Step back in time to the streets, events, and people who shaped history. Mercier press has 237 entries in their overdrive catalogue. Book any of our tours online and unearth legends and ghosts from dublins past. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 first edition edition. The tour includes visiting key locations, reenactments and multimedia presentations for a unique experience. Irelands defining break for freedom and the heroes of 1916. Available in the uk, please click amazon uk available on amazon us. Walk through rebel dublin 1916 a walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehensively illustrated guide to the rising of easter week 1916, based on the significant locations of the rebellion.
Experience one of the most haunted cities in the world with hidden dublin tours. Dublin 1 street map the first in a series of street guides to the capital looks at what was happening in dublin 1 during easter week, 1916 sat, jun 6. Our experienced guides will take you on a thrilling walk through rebel dublin, visiting some of the key sights of the 1916 rising. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehensively illustrated guide to the rising of easter week 1916, based on the significant locations of the rebellion. Follow in the footsteps of the 1916 rising tours meet at the james connolly statue opposite liberty hall, monday saturday at 11. Dublin castle once the citys historic 700yearold castle, now a georgian palace, featuring ornate english state apartments. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehensively illustrated guide to the rising of easter week 1916 based on the significant locations of the rebellion. At various locations across dublin, painted red post boxes become beacons for the events they witnessed a hundred years ago. Join us and follow in the footsteps of some of irelands most famous rebels. At swim, two boys is a 2001 novel by irish writer jamie oneill, set in dublin before and during the 1916 easter rising. Dealing separately with thirty buildings and sites throughout the city including the gpo, liberty hall, trinity college, the four courts and dublin castle the author provides a brief. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 ebook por mick ofarrell. For more themed dublin walking tours, check out this list of dublin city tours. Pictorial account of the 916 rising in dublin, each photo.
Though it was once a private park for the areas welloff residents, the square is now a public space with easy walking paths that fill up in sunny weather. Learn about the citys dark, secret past, famous locations, and infamous figures. Blood upon the rose is a 2009 graphic novel by gerry hunt depicting the events of the easter rising. Walking tour of the key sites of easter rebellion 1916. An post 1916 gpo witness history walk through irelands story. Kop walk through rebel dublin 1916 av mick ofarrell pa. An post is bringing you closer to the streets of 1916 dublin to witness the lesserknown stories of the rising. The bus tour features professional actors on a custom designed bus who will guide you through the landmark locations in irelands rise for independence in easter week 1916. The 1916 rebellion walking tour was founded in 1996 by dublin historian lorcan collins, author of the easter rising obrien press, 2001 and james connolly obrien press, 2012. One of our favourite tours is the highly entertaining and interesting 1916 walk. I try to make time for this stroll on each visit to reinvigorate my sense of the city as the beating heart of the stillevolving irish nation. Mick ofarrell a walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehensively illustrated guide to the rising of easter week 1916, based on the significant locations of the rebellion. Stephens green, down to college green, over to oconnell street and across the hapenny bridge to dublin castle.
This was a week long battle that took place in dublin ireland in order to free the irish people from hundreds of years of british rule. Walk through rebel dublin 1916 mick o farrell mercier press. Its a pity the text is so small and that the many and varied illustrations are not bigger. An post 1916 gpo witness history, walk through irelands. Discover the relevant sites of the rebellion in dublin and get a deeper look at this historic occasion which precipitated the formation of the irish republic.
He is the author of 50 things you didnt know about 1916. Sean macdermott was executed in kilmainham jail and buried at arbour hill. Mick ofarrell has been studying the 1916 easter rising for 20 years, and writing. Dublin city hall and story of the capital exhibit grand 18thcentury building occupied by rebel irish forces in the 1916 easter rising. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He has been studying the history and locations of the rising for some years. Learn about one of the most important events in irish history. I start at the oconnell bridge, which spans the river. This event is known as the easter rising, a violent battle which resulted in many deaths and the destruction of many parts of dublin. A historical stroll through north dublin by rick steves. The tour is at an easy going pace, lasting just under two hours. Hell take you to the royal college of surgeons next door to us, into st.
The book ends with the failed attempt to overthrow the post office in dublin where the revolt ends. Mercier presspublisher overdrive rakuten overdrive. Embrace your rebel side and board the 1916 ride the revolution, rise of the rebels bus tour. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 by mick ofarrell read. The newly released book centenary ireland remembers 1916. A walk through rebel dublin 1916 is a comprehens 4. Its 90 minutes long and takes in the events leading up to, and following, the rising something not all tours get into. Turn back time and take a walk through 1916 dublin. The events of that week are brought to life in vivid fashion by the knowledgeable guide. He has been collecting information on the history of the event for over twenty years and this is his second book on the subject. Book your tickets online for 1916 rebellion walking tour, dublin. The 1916 easter rising in dublin and sean mcdermott hubpages. It is recommended to read this book then watch the film michael collins because this book provides all the background on the history and real life characters then michael collins picks up right where 1916 ends at the post office although this was. I went on lorcans walking tour in dublin and had to buy the book afterwards.
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