b'IRELAND: FROM THE EASTER RISING TO THE TROUBLES Scan here for the full itineraryTHE MYTHS AND REALITIES OF CONFLICT AND PEACE21 July29 July 2026 Historical Background9 days Resistance to British rule in Ireland spanned centuries, intensifying with the Expert Historian: settlement of Protestant colonists in Catholic regions, especially in Ulster, Professor Gary Sheffield from the seventeenth century. In 1916, the Easter Rising marked a violent push for independence, leading to the 19191921 War of Independence. The Activity Level: 2 subsequent Anglo-Irish Treaty created the Irish Free State, while six Ulster counties remained in the UK as Northern Ireland. Sectarian tensions persisted, This tour traces the bitter events of thewith many Catholics seeking unification with Ireland. Discrimination against twentieth century on the island of IrelandCatholics sparked civil rights protests, culminating in the 1969 Battle of the from the fight for independence from theBogside and the deployment of British troops. Violence escalated, and in British state to the tragic consequences of1972, British soldiers killed 13 unarmed protesters on Bloody Sunday. Decades partition in 1921 and the development of theof conflict, known as the Troubles, followed, involving paramilitary violence Troubles in the late twentieth century. It isand deep political divisions. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement finally brought a tour that will furnish you with a balanced,peace, ending a conflict that claimed over 3,700 lives and left lasting scars on sensitive and considered appreciation of theboth communities.origins and development of a conflict that has divided communities. Yet at the same time the tour provides an insight into the efforts of ordinary people and their striving for peace so that, although tensions in the north remain, the Troubles are now in the past. In the company of our expert historian this is a unique tour that will bring new perspectives on the conflict based upon the latest cutting-edge historical research. Day 1The lead up to the Civil War: Fly London Heathrow to Dublin or meetat hotel Sandwich lunch and introductory talk Walking tour of Dublinincl General Post Office, Royal College of Surgeons Hotel in Dublin 2 nights (B,D)Day 2 The Civil War starts in Dublin: The Four Courts (exterior only), National Museum of Ireland (Collins Barracks), Kilmainham Gaol (B,D)Day 3 The Munster Republic: Killmallock battle sites, Cork Hotel in Cork 1 night Dinner at own expense (B)Day 4 The Leaders: Michael Collins and Liam Lynch: Bal na Blth, Clonmel, Knockmealdown mountains Hotel in Tipperary1 night (B,D) Day 5 Towards the Fee State, ire and Republic of Ireland: Return to DublinFree time Hotel in Dublin1 night (B,D)Day 6To the North: Battle of the Boyne (Oldbridge Estate) Continue to Belfast Orientation tour of city on foot Hotel in Belfast3 nights (B,D)Day 7The Troubles: DerryBogside, city walls, Siege Museum Late afternoon ESSENTIALS return to Belfast (B,D)4-star hotels, meals as indicated,Day 8From the Troubles in Belfast to Northern Ireland today: walking tour of drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Troubles in West Belfast from Crumlin Gaol incl Shankhill and Falls roads, tour manager and expert historianPeace Wall, murals, Bombay Street Stormont (B,D)throughout, all internal travel, Day 9The Titanic: Titanic Exhibition Travel to Belfast George Best Airport for return optional travel from UK. flight to London Heathrow or to Dublin Airport Or extend stay in Ireland (B)755926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 75 22/08/2025 13:35'