County Dublin Trip Overview
History is filled with stories of great expeditions, fearless rebels, amazing inventions, brave patriots and scientific advancements.
Most of the famous stories and achievements are of men, but what of the women? Did they not have great expeditions? Were they not fearless rebels? Did they not play a role in scientific advancements and society as a whole?
We know that history is written by the victors. The victors, historically being male, means that quite often the roles of women throughout Irish History and their adventures to distant lands are forgotten.
On this 1.5 hour tour we celebrate and explore the lives and stories of some of these women. Immerse yourself in their incredible lives and achievements while navigating Dublins’ Fair City.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: County Dublin, Ireland
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting County Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
History is filled with stories of great expeditions, fearless rebels, amazing inventions, brave patriots and scientific advancements.
Most of the famous stories and achievements are of men, but what of the women? Did they not have great expeditions? Were they not fearless rebels? Did they not play a role in scientific advancements and society as a whole?
We know that history is written by the victors. The victors, historically being male, means that quite often the roles of women throughout Irish History and their adventures to distant lands are forgotten.
On this 1.5 hour tour we celebrate and explore the lives and stories of some of these women. Immerse yourself in their incredible lives and achievements while navigating Dublins’ Fair City.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Stephens Green, at the top end of Grafton St, Dublin 2 Ireland
The Tour guide will introduce the bust of Countess Markievicz and her role in the fight for independence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Royal College of Surgeons, 123 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin Ireland
The Tour Guide will talk about the women who held RCSI during the 1016 rising including Margaret Skinneder.
*Tour does not enter RCSI
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercer Street Upper, Dublin, Ireland
The Tour Guide will explore the story of Margaret Anne Cusack “The Nun of Kenmare”
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ship Street Great, Dublin, Ireland
The Tour Guide will talk about the suffragette movement and Hannah Sheehy-Skeffington
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dubh Linn Gardens, Dames St Dublin Castle, Dublin Ireland
The Tour Guide will explore the life of Veronica Guerin.
*Tour enters gardens
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dame St Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Ireland
The Tour Guide will finish with the history of Anne Devlin and talk about modern Ireland
*Tour does not enter Dublin Castle
Duration: 15 minutes
