Private tour in Belfast Ruairi O
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Hi, My name is Ruairi . . . . . I was born and raised in Derry's Bogside, and I'm one of the city's longest established tour-guides and resident red head! I'm an accredited and professional guide with 19 years' experience and have had the opportunity to guide thousands of visitors around my beautiful city and throughout the north of Ireland. This is not just a job to me, my biggest passion is home. I love to talk about this place and share what our great country has to offer. "Tá grá agam don teanga. " I love the Irish Language! I'm a fluent Irish speaker and was one of the first generation of children to be educated through the medium of Irish in the city during the modern language revival in the North of Ireland. I have a great love and passion for Gaelic culture and my tours usually end up in a seisiún or two! My tours focus on our countries history, culture, and politics but I also put across my own personal experience having grown up during "the troubles" in the north of Ireland. I offer a range of tours of the city of Derry, including specialized tours of the Bogside area. This area has been directly involved in many of the key events of the 'Troubles', including Bloody Sunday, the Battle of the Bogside and the Hunger strikes. In more recent years the Bogside has been transformed into a modern, vibrant estate and the famous political murals of the 'Bogside Artists', which chronicle the history of the conflict, have made the area the most popular visitor attraction in the city. I will explain the history of the area in detail and can offer a unique insight into the ongoing peace process by providing the opportunity for groups to engage with leading political figures who were directly involved in bringing the troubles to an end. I cant wait to meet you! and I hope after your time with me you come to love my country as much as me! - National Vocational Qualification - Level 3 NVQ in Travel and Tourism services (Guiding) - Registered Level 3 guide - Qualified in Tour guide training at OCN level - World Host Ambassador
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A tour that tells the story of Belfast, but also concentrates on the recent conflict in Belfast, and throughout the North of Ireland. This tour is one of my most popular and interesting tours! We will take this time to explain in detail the history and meaning of each of the world-famous murals and monuments on the Falls, and Shankill road. Our tours are unique because we are able to give our own experience on how life was growing up through those turbulent years. These are living history tours! We begin by explaining the Origins of the Conflict, from the Plantation of Ulster, Home Rule, The Partition of Ireland, The civil rights Movement, The Orange order, Internment, right through to the current day peace process. We take time out sign the peace wall Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama have done. A tour you will love that you will find fascinating, and thought provoking! You will have many opportunities for photos and questions :)
Ruairi is a native Belfast resident who lived through much of the turbulent times he tells you about. He is full of knowledge of the long term history of Belfast. He is honest, delivers both sides of the story, brings current affairs into the tour, and has a great vehicle. Book a tour with him - you won’t regret it.
Ruairi was an excellent guide - most engaging, knowledgeable and inciteful. He accommodated the diverse needs of our group of 16 with ease and adapted "on-the-go", with ease. We would definitely ask for Ruairi if we make our way to Belfast again.
We were educated, entertained and experienced exactly what we wanted to accomplish. We would highly recommend Ruoiri and would call on him again. Much better than we antispated
We'll meet at your hotel, or other agreed location. During our tour, we'll visit: - Divis flats - Falls road (Republican wall Murals) - D company Republican Memorial Garden - Peace wall - Shankill road (Loyalist Murals) - Battle of the Somme memorial Garden - Crumlin Road Jail (Photo Stop) - Belfast Cathedral quarter - St Anne's Cathedral - Belfast City Hall - Queens University - Titanic Exhibition Centre - Stormont At the end, we'll return back to your accommodations, or another agreed upon spot. Our Coach tour lasts approx. 3 hours where we begin at the foot of the fall's road. From here I will give you an introduction into Irish history before we drive towards the world-famous murals which give great visual, and compliment what you are hearing. After seeing most of the most popular historical places of interest, and landmarks in Belfast we finish with our last stop. . . the seat of our Government (Stormont)
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Very Comfortable 16 seater Mercedes sprinter mini coach I can cater for larger groups if requested.
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