Specialised History Tour
Price
Free of charge
Dates
12/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Dublin Castle
EDUCATION EVENT : SPECIALISED HISTORY TOUR!
Join our Tour Guide Alan on a tour that explores two specific attacks launched on Dublin Castle in the 16th and 20th century!
In 1534, Thomas Fitzgerald, the 10th Earl of Kildare (also known as Silken Thomas) launched an attack on Dublin Castle during his rebellion against Henry VIII. In 1916, Sean Connolly of the Irish Citizen Army launched an attack on Dublin Castle during the Easter Rising.
The tour will examine the links between these attacks and their relevance to the history of Dublin Castle.
This tour is free of charge. Booking is essential, as places are limited! Booking is by email only.
Time : 2pm - 3pm
Date : Sunday, 12th May, 2024
Email : dublincastleeducation@opw.ie
Meeting point : The Entrance Hall of the State Apartments
Getting Here
Situated in the City Centre off Dame Street, behind City Hall, 5 minutes walk from Trinity College en-route to Christchurch.
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