Dublin Guided Walking Tour of Tallaght
In this guided walking tour, you will be guided by a local from Tallaght, learning about its ancient past (over a thousand years of history) and its transformation over the years. Throughout, you will be immersed in various rich stories from differing periods of Irish history - from Whitehall House - Katharine Tynan's former residence - a former hotspot for many from W.B. Yeats to George William Russell(AE) relating to the Irish Literary Revival, to visiting where the former Tallaght Aerodrome (its role in WW1, to the Irish War of Independence to the Irish Civil War) used to be, to the history of the former Urneys Chocolates, to visiting St. Maelruain's Church and the resting place of writer + poet Alice Furlong - to name but a few! Some literature (Irish and English) will be shared allowing for an immersive cultural experience. Our last stop will be in Tallaght Village, some basic Irish will be taught and you are very welcome to use some Irish in a special local café after the tour.
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Dublin Guided Walking Tour of Tallaght
What's included in Dublin Guided Walking Tour of Tallaght
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kingswood
We will start the tour in Kingswood Heights, you will be briefly introduced to Tallaght and we will examine Tallaght's beginnings in ancient Irish history
Kingswood
Our next stop will be just outside, the former residence of Katharine Tynan - Whitehall. We will examine Katharine's life, how she partook in the Irish and English literary circles of her time, to her own rich literary contributions - AE described Katharine as "the earliest singer in that awakening of our imagination which has been spoken of as the Irish Renaissance". We too will explore Katharine's friendships with W.B Yeats to George William Russell (AE) who would frequent her residence, Whitehall. Contents of letters from Katharine to W.B. Yeats and George William Russell (AE) will be shared.
We will explore the life of William Howard Russell who was born in Jobstown, Tallaght. William is considered one of the first ever war correspondents and he became synonymous with the work of a war correspondent. We will examine his early life in Tallaght to his very long and rich life in reporting primarily for 'The Times' - from his reports on the meetings of Daniel O'Connell to the Great Famine in Ireland to his reporting on the Crimean War to the American Civil War. We will also brielfy examine his friendship with the famed, Charles Dickens. Some writings and letters of William's will be shared.
Inclusions
- Small Tours
- Local Tour Guide
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet on the Kingswood Luas stop platform and look for a guide with a folder which has Discover More Tours written on it.
End Points
- We will end the tour right in the heart of Tallaght Village and beside a bilingual Irish/English café.
