A fascinating look at a truly tragic figure who's legacy can still be traced today, Gaelic chieftain Con O'Neill who ruled the eastern shores of Belfast in the 16th century before his tragic fall from grace
Throughout East Belfast the heritage of the area's last gaelic lord remains ever present, with streets, landmarks and areas named in his honour more than 400 years after his death.
It features five different stops, some of which have breath-taking views across Belfast, where Brian enthusiastically tells you the story of Con as you visit sites where he once lived and other landmarks in his life such as the location where it is believed his castle once stood.If you are interested in the history of the area it is definitely something that you should explore and it is a very enjoyable couple of hours.
"Discover the story of the last Gaelic Lord of east Belfast with our fantastic tour guide and how Con’s legacy lives on through this place today. We are excited to connect with people at this year’s EastSide Arts Festival and Féile An Phobail and look forward to welcoming old and new friends to the Con O’Neill Festival in September.”
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