Discover Cork's hidden stories from her Rebel past!
Overview
Uncover the heart and soul of the people of Cork on this exciting storytelling walking tour.
Hear tales of heroes and villains from Cork's Rebel past. Take a whirlwind tour of the city during Ireland's formative years and capture the real spirit of the "Rebel City".
You'll enjoy hearing tales about Cork history, culture, and architecture. All told by an expert storyteller with a passion for his hometown of Cork.
Let our knowledgeable guide and immersive storytelling cast you back into a world of exciting tales of spies, tragic love stories and assassinations on the streets over 100 years ago in the city.
Discover one of Cork's oldest pubs and stay for a pint or two with Dara, your Rebel guide after the tour.
Book your Rebel Walking Tour today, and get ready to uncover the real character of Cork in an unforgettable adventure!
BONUS: Free online, local's guide to Cork for all guests who book the Rebel tour.
Hear tales of heroes and villains from Cork's Rebel past. Take a whirlwind tour of the city during Ireland's formative years and capture the real spirit of the "Rebel City".
You'll enjoy hearing tales about Cork history, culture, and architecture. All told by an expert storyteller with a passion for his hometown of Cork.
Let our knowledgeable guide and immersive storytelling cast you back into a world of exciting tales of spies, tragic love stories and assassinations on the streets over 100 years ago in the city.
Discover one of Cork's oldest pubs and stay for a pint or two with Dara, your Rebel guide after the tour.
Book your Rebel Walking Tour today, and get ready to uncover the real character of Cork in an unforgettable adventure!
BONUS: Free online, local's guide to Cork for all guests who book the Rebel tour.
Inclusions
- Walking tour of Cork City featuring stories from her Rebel past...
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Berwick Fountain, Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Setting the scene:
The tour begins with an introduction to Ireland's struggle for independence. Told through the lens of the War of Independence in Cork City.
Tragic tales of love and loss. Exciting ambushes on the streets. Daring tales of assassination. Recounting the story from both sides of the struggle.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Douglas Street, Douglas St, Cork, Ireland
The Killing of Tadhg O'Sullivan:
Tadhg - a local GAA (Irish football) star - and tough guerrilla fighter, is a marked man after participating in the Barrack Street ambush. We find out what happened to young Tadhg on Douglas Street.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hibernian House, S Mall, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The Assassination of the police commissioner: We relive the assassination of British Crown police commissioner Smyth in the Cork city country club on South Mall: 'Shoot on sight' Smyth was a controversial figure in the city. We talk a little about his background.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter and Paul's Church, Paul St. Cork City, Cork T12 K8VO Ireland
Cork city's most tragic love story: Michael Fitzgerald loved his fiance Miss Condon. And his dying wish was that they be married. Michael was a hunger striker on the republican (local) side of the war. We find out what happened.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Patrick Street, Centre, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
The Burning of Cork: Cork city, burned to the ground by Crown forces. Find out what happened and why.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bridewell Garda Station, Kyrl's Street, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Discover the story of Mary Bowles - also known as Cork's Joan of Arc. A Cork teenage heroine of the war, captured by the feared and hated Black-and-Tans. Find out what happened to Mary after her arrest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Parade (Grafton Mall), Centre, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Learn about two high-level female spies operating intelligence headquarters right under the nose of the British army. Sisters Nora and Sheila Wallace; who were at the heart of the struggle for independence.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Berwick Fountain, Grand Parade, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Setting the scene:
The tour begins with an introduction to Ireland's struggle for independence. Told through the lens of the War of Independence in Cork City.
Tragic tales of love and loss. Exciting ambushes on the streets. Daring tales of assassination. Recounting the story from both sides of the struggle.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Douglas Street, Douglas St, Cork, Ireland
The Killing of Tadhg O'Sullivan:
Tadhg - a local GAA (Irish football) star - and tough guerrilla fighter, is a marked man after participating in the Barrack Street ambush. We find out what happened to young Tadhg on Douglas Street.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hibernian House, S Mall, Centre, Cork, Ireland
The Assassination of the police commissioner: We relive the assassination of British Crown police commissioner Smyth in the Cork city country club on South Mall: 'Shoot on sight' Smyth was a controversial figure in the city. We talk a little about his background.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter and Paul's Church, Paul St. Cork City, Cork T12 K8VO Ireland
Cork city's most tragic love story: Michael Fitzgerald loved his fiance Miss Condon. And his dying wish was that they be married. Michael was a hunger striker on the republican (local) side of the war. We find out what happened.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Patrick Street, Centre, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
The Burning of Cork: Cork city, burned to the ground by Crown forces. Find out what happened and why.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bridewell Garda Station, Kyrl's Street, Centre, Cork, Ireland
Discover the story of Mary Bowles - also known as Cork's Joan of Arc. A Cork teenage heroine of the war, captured by the feared and hated Black-and-Tans. Find out what happened to Mary after her arrest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Parade (Grafton Mall), Centre, Cork, Co. Cork, Ireland
Learn about two high-level female spies operating intelligence headquarters right under the nose of the British army. Sisters Nora and Sheila Wallace; who were at the heart of the struggle for independence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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April 2023
Great tour of Cork learning about its firey history. Interesting, informative and just long enough. Our daughter (10) enjoyed - Dara was a brilliant guide.
Great tour of Cork learning about its firey history. Interesting, informative and just long enough. Our daughter (10) enjoyed - Dara was a brilliant guide.Peter H
April 2023
Dara was a fantastic guide and passionate about his hometown history. This tour is a great primer for the town - and 20th century Irish history. I wish we could find a Dara in every town we visit.
Dara was a fantastic guide and passionate about his hometown history. This tour is a great primer for the town - and 20th century Irish history. I wish we could find a Dara in every town we visit.Q9520VZalisonm
May 2023
I’d heard Dara was a great story teller and I wasn’t disappointed! So much learned even in just the city centre - and he bought it all to life. Definitely recommend. Thank you Dara!
I’d heard Dara was a great story teller and I wasn’t disappointed! So much learned even in just the city centre - and he bought it all to life. Definitely recommend. Thank you Dara!Heath_in_sandiego
May 2023
We had an awesome time with Dara on the walking tour! We walked approximately 1.5 miles, saw parts of Cork we hadn't seen before, and were given interesting facts about Cork's history that were pretty mind-blowing. Dara was an excellent tour guide who told stories so vividly, I could imagine bein...
We had an awesome time with Dara on the walking tour! We walked approximately 1.5 miles, saw parts of Cork we hadn't seen before, and were given interesting facts about Cork's history that were pretty mind-blowing. Dara was an excellent tour guide who told stories so vividly, I could imagine being part of the action. We really had a great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting town.Cheri_B
April 2023
We learned so much about Ireland's struggle for independence from our tour guide, Dara. Well-told, relevant stories about events in Cork, related by a fun and engaging tour guide. Highly recommend.
We learned so much about Ireland's struggle for independence from our tour guide, Dara. Well-told, relevant stories about events in Cork, related by a fun and engaging tour guide. Highly recommend.Tammy B
March 2023
Dara is a charming local Cork native who regaled us with fascinating stories of the war of Irish independence. My friend and I learned a lot of history and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It really brought Cork city to life for us.
Dara is a charming local Cork native who regaled us with fascinating stories of the war of Irish independence. My friend and I learned a lot of history and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It really brought Cork city to life for us.