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Con O’Neill Bus Tour

Visit the historic locations where this 16th century lord rose and fell, in this two hour tour of Gaelic history of the most dark and dramatic sort. This bus tour will transport you back to the ancient townlands once ruled by the last Gaelic Lord of Clandeboye. Accompanied by a local tour guide you’ll travel back in time, and experience the dramatic arc of Con O’Neill’s life, as his story unfolds in the landscape where he rose and fell.

As your tour guide weaves together history and folklore in the telling of Con’s story, you’ll visit these locations: Your tour begins with the ancient rath at Lisnabreeny and the beginning of Gaelic life. You’ll see the hill of Con’s inauguration, where he rose to power, and learn about the curious customs of a ceremony linked to a pagan past.

Visit the site, high in the Castlereagh hills, where the O’Neill stronghold once stood, see a panoramic view of Con’s townlands, and hear the tragic tale of his downfall.

You’ll walk the footbridge used by Con and his men to cross the Connswater River, when they travelled from the coast up to his hilltop castle. Explore the overgrown garden which some believe is the location of Con O’Neill’s final resting place, and perhaps, you’ll be inclined to pay your respects to “the auld King” as the tour ends.

Tour lasts approximately 2.5 hrs.

Our video gives a quick summary of Con O’Neill and his ancient burial place in east Belfast.

Our Tours Include:

  • Minibus
  • Entertaining and knowledgeable guides
  • 2.5 hour duration
  • Central location pickup and drop-off

Tour

Con O'Neill bus tour illustration for Journey East Gaelic history guided bus and walking tours in Belfast and east Belfast, Northern Ireland - horizontal events photo 6737

Con O’Neill Bus Tour

Duration: approx. 2.5 hours

Experience the drama and intrigue of the dark tale of the last Gaelic lord of Clandeboye.

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Actor portraying Gaelic Lord Con ONeill photographed for Journey East Gaelic Irish history guided bus and walking tours in Belfast - photo 15
Flowers in bloom in Cregagh Glen forest in east Belfast, photographed for Journey East Gaelic Irish history guided bus and walking tours in Belfast - photo 1685
Examples of Con O'Neill throne and staff created and photographed for Journey East Gaelic Irish history guided bus and walking tours in Belfast - photo 3

Customer Testimonials

Thank you. Thank you. I learned so much about a place I thought I knew everything about.

Melissa Tran

San Francisco, USA

Fantastic bus tour with excellent guide and equally excellent fellow travellers. Highly recommended.

Adam Turkington

Belfast

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