British Culture: Albion Never Dies An Insight into Irish Culture - Interview with Garvan Rushe (DublinTourGuide.ie)
Dec 30, 2025
Garvan Rushe, founder of DublinTourGuide.ie and a seasoned guide with over fifteen years of experience, shares insights on Irish culture and the British-Irish connection. He discusses how Dublin serves as a living canvas of history, emphasizing landmarks like Dublin Castle and the National Museum's bog bodies. Garvan also explores the evolving identities shaped by religion, the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland, and the journey of Irish emigration. Plus, he offers tips for navigating Dublin’s attractions and shares personal anecdotes about his family history tied to the 1916 Easter Rising.
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Choose Private Bespoke Tours
- Do book private, bespoke walking tours in Dublin to get a tailored experience at your own pace.
- Avoid large shared tours if you want personalised attention and the ability to ask many questions.
City As Cultural Platform
- Dublin's streets and buildings serve as a platform to explain Irish history and culture rather than attractions in isolation.
- Garvan uses urban space to show how meaning changes over generations and through people who inhabit it.
Dublin Castle's Changing Meaning
- Dublin Castle shifted from a symbol of British control to a celebratory state site after independence.
- Its role now includes presidential inaugurations and referendum announcements, altering public perception.