The guide began manoeuvring the narrow roads of Cork, passing colourful pubs where undoubtedly Collins would have been familiar with. The fact that Collins was unable to negotiate all of Ireland into the treaty fuelled the split within the country and the Irish Civil War. “As we enter County Cork we near the site where Michael Collins was ambushed and murdered.” His voice became softer as he spoke on explaining the significance of Collins, the Irish leader who helped to unite most of Ireland as a negotiator for the Anglo-Irish treaty. With his back to us as he drove the bus he took pause for a moment dropping his shoulders.
A moment that particularly stood out amongst the narratives of Vikings, kings and famine was the story he told of Michael Collins as we neared the city of Cork.
It’s especially the case when you have a guide crooning their Irish heritage over the speakers capturing the essence and mood of each era. While in Ireland, your imagination will always take over while exploring the country. Inevitably, with my imagination seizing the better of me, I chose the Blarney/Cork tour with a stop at the majestic Rock of Cashel. In Cork you’ll be able to peruse the Old English Market but not before a bit of a history lesson. I found it hard enough to choose where to go with only one day to spare away from Dublin. The Irish guides tell you their nation’s stories of the past, present and potential future during your trip throughout the country side. Day trips in Ireland, such as the one I took with Day Tours.ie, are different.
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