Conflict History Tour: Stories from Former Prisoners

Experience a gripping walking tour led by former prisoners. Explore murals, hear personal stories, and leave a message on the peace wall.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Divis Tower - Here you will get an introduction to the many ingredients that created a conflict known as “The Troubles. Learn of the Deaths of the first child victim and the first British soldier to die in The Troubles - St Comgall’s - Ionad Eileen Howell - Here guests will hear of the Birth of the IRA and see the bullet holes that still show themselves to this day - Solidarity Wall - The International wall/Solidarity wall is Famous throughout the world, were murals have been painted for decades, many of which have had an international/Solidarity connection - Falls Road - This Iconic mural tells its story of Bobby sands and 9 others who Gave their lives on a hunger strike in 1981. A very intensive drawn out protest within the prisons for their right to be treated as Prisoner of War - Clonard Monastery - Not only a beautiful place to visit, but also the secret meeting place for British Gov to meet with and talk to Republican Leaders as part of the Peace process
What's Included
  • Former political prisoner as your guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Led by former prisoners, this is a no holds barred account of life in Conflict. Told by those who survived it. Using the famous murals and buildings let our guides weave their own personal stories into a your journey into the most recent conflict in Irish/British history. Beginning at The Iconic Divis Tower, this tour makes its way along the famous Falls RD, Where we can see scars of gun battles on buildings. Delve deep into the history of many famous Murals like Bobby Sands, write your name on the peace wall or leave a simple message of hope for the future.

Location
15C Divis St
Divis Street
From city center, travel to Falls rd, This highrise will be in View very quickly. Please meet at front of Tower
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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