so the tour went with a bang, as predicted.

That's why i think it was a rubbish idea. people are pretty nice on mudcat - but even here the resentment of the English and their part in the history of Ireland is often apparent.

So what is the symbolic embodiment of English History and the lady who was head of the British Empire going to represent to Irish republicans?

To many the visit was bound to be bloody annoying and to others a positive incitement to anger. I think it was insensitive.