Mr. Niall Gibbons:

We are an all-island body so there are many dimensions to the independence story. From our experience, one of the best ways of bringing stories to life is walking guides. There is a big interest in local history and everyone's interpretation of independence throughout the 32 counties of the island is very different. It is something people need to think about at community level as opposed to always the national tourist board doing it. The walking tours in west Belfast tell a very interesting story of modern history, which is very sensitive and raw at present. It brings a chapter of history to life. There is a great deal of capacity in other towns and villages to do this. From an international perspective, this is sometimes the feedback we get with regard to investing, as opposed to an interpretive panel. Museums are great and what has been brought to life through the 1916 journey has been very good. It has great resonance. EPIC tells the story of the diaspora. Some really good products have come on the scene. Do not discount the local walking guides to bring the story of the locality to life. Sometimes they are the best people to do it.