One of the prominent themes in our studies on this trip has been place, and I think that no day has encompassed this day better than today with the 1916 Easter Rising Walking Tour. Lorcan Collins is not only an incredible storyteller, but being able to discuss the various aspects of the book and the Easter Rising while being at the places the events occurred was incredibly powerful. When Mr. Collins stood on the O’Connell Bridge and pointed out the various spots occupied by both the Royal and the Rebel forces. The proximity of the buildings was alarming, at the very least. The place that this conflict occurred was situated in such a populated and important area for commerce, which was purposeful. This was a place of power. I find though, that the proximity really highlights the potential for casualties. It was also very moving to be in the General Post Office, especially after reading the accounts in Collins’ book. In the taxi to the Hugh Lane Gallery, my driver told me that the General Post Office had been destroyed apart from the columns and a bit of the front façade. He had also said that the columns still showed evidence of the conflict, including damage from bullets. This information was echoed by Collins and supplemented by the bullet and ball that would have been used in the conflict. When the ball fit the indentions in the column perfectly, I was convinced that this ammunition was used in the conflict. This really brought home the idea of place for me. It made tangible the idea that this place, as beautiful and vibrant as it is, was once a place of incredible violence and suffering.