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Private tour in Londonderry Ruairi O
Derry city through Local Eyes – History, Politics & Lived Experience
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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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An Amazing Journey Through World Famous Derry City
Overview of your Londonderry tour
Walk with me along the ONLY walled city in Ireland, visit our neighbourhoods, see one of the finest collections of cannons in the world, listen to our local tales about the LONGEST city siege in Irish History, hear about why Derry is referred to as the Crucible of the Troubles and much much more. On this tour, you will learn about the foundation of Doire (Derry). Derry played a significant role throughout the years of mass Immigration from Ireland, particularly during the Famine (An Gorta Mór). We will walk through Derry's walls, learn of the Siege of Derry (1688-1689) and view the beautiful St Columb's Cathedral. On my tour, we walk into the Bogside which is one of the most affected areas in the North of Ireland with over thirty years of troubles, the place which saw the birth of the civil rights movement, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday, and an area that showed much resistance towards Britain. I was born and raised in Derry's Bogside and I love to talk about this place which I consider my home
Your Londonderry tour itinerary
The tour will begin at agreed meeting venue. We will walk to Old City walls of Derry where we can get higher views of the City. Places of interest that we will pass during this tour: •The walls of Derry (Built in 1618) We will walk around these walls. •The Guildhall (Built in 1890) We will visit for a short stay. •The Peace bridge •St Columbs cathedral (Built in 1633) •The Fountain Estate (The only Unionist estate in the Cityside) •View point from the Double bastion •St Augustine's Church •Apprentice boy's memorial hall (Apprentice boys of Derry HQ) •The world-famous Bogside Murals and monuments. Topics that will be cover during this walking tour will be the Foundation of Derry, The Plantation of Ulster, The Siege of Derry, Partition of Ireland, Origins of the Irish Conflict, Civil rights movement, The beginning of the conflict, Free Derry, The Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday, Operation Motorman, The Hunger Strikes and the current peace process. Customization possible upon request!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other
I will collect and return you from your ship or accommodation in a very comfortable vehicle.
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Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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