tracy n
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We had a great tour with Gearóid. I saw this ship on our way into the City Centre on the Dublin Express and wanted to visit. The tour was roughly 1 hour long. We visited around noon on the weekend before New Years in December, and we toured with a group of 8 other people. It was also lovely weather on the deck.
Gearóid was an informative and charismatic tour guide. He gave us a glimpse into the intense and systematic struggles the Irish faced due to the famine imposed on them by the British, and the effect it had across the nation and its population across generations. The ship was also well maintained and we got vivid depictions of what life was like for folks of all ages who sailed on a famine ship, and the risks they took for their family's survival due to Gearóid's guidance. It really put the Irish emigration and influence across the world into perspective.
I learned a lot about Irish history on this tour. I already had a foundation of appreciation for Irish culture, but I gained a newfound appreciation for Ireland after visiting this ship. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about Ireland's history. Thank you!