Discover the Real Ireland with Local Guides
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A curated network of local guides across Ireland — each one chosen for their expertise, their stories, and the kind of experiences you won't find in a guidebook.
Catherine Lavery O Brien
Hello Im Catherine, A seasoned Chauffeur tour of it's over 20 years experience navigating Irelands scenic routes and historical landmarks. Deeply passionate about sharing the beauty of Ireland's coastlines , the richness of its heritage, abd and tge vibrancy of its unique culture. Specializing in personalized tours that showcase hidden gems abd iconic sites, offering insights into local traditions, folklore and history. Dedicated to providing a comfortable, safe and unforgettable travel experience, tailored to your interests and preferences. Highlights: Costal drives along the Wild Atlantic Way, historical exploration s of ancient castles and monastic sites, and immersive cultural experiences in vibrant towns and Islands.
- Cultural
- Food & Drink
- Historical
Michael A Potter
Professional tour guide, all areas in Ireland covered, Coach tour's, Walking tour's, Private tour's Heritage tour's, bespoke to your requirements
- Cultural
- Driver Guide
- Historical
Ilona
My main goal is to make sure my visitors to Ireland feel well looked after and have the best possible time while travelling around this country. I love to share stories and experiences that visitors won’t get in a guidebook or app.
- Cultural
- Hiking
- Nature
Antonella Brunelli
Buongiorno! I am Italian and I live in Italy and during the Summer Season in Ireland. I am specialized in Art History and in Horticulture. I am a qualified National Guide in both countries.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Photography
Judith ( Judy ) O'Shea
I was born in Annascaul on the Dingle peninsula on a dairy farm , one of 8 children. I grew up on the Dingle Peninsula then moved between the cities of Limerick, Dublin and Cork for work after College. ( I have an honours degree in Economics and Sociology from UCC). I have worked in Community development , I.T. , Accounting over my career. I then moved home to Dingle and I now have 11 years of experience as a driver guide. I have crewed and guided on the Blasket island ferry and driven private Golf and Heritage tours nationally on multiday tours. My favorite parts of the job is showing our quirky neolithic monuments that are scattered everywhere in the country to visitors.....showing them how to see them in the landscape and understand what are they seeing as they drive along. Also bringing families to their last known address / townland before their families emigrated ( usually in the 19th C ) to North America. We often connect with living relatives due to speaking to locals and good fortune ☘️🍀 I also do day tours from Killarney and Dingle...
- Cultural
- Driver Guide
- Historical
Balor Otherworld
I am a storyteller and private guide living in the west of Ireland all my life. After years working in the private sector I chose to create my own business to sustain and nurture Irish storytelling and offer immersive private tours of Ireland. The tours include visits to hidden gems and a personalised experience. Based on your interests and timings, I craft the most practical experience to ensure you get the most from your time with me. When I am not touring or performing storytelling, my time is spent researching and expanding my understanding of the stories from across Ireland. The stories I tell suit all ages as the topics include history, heirtage, folklore, mythology, urban myth, true crime, fantasy, literary tours, ghost tours etc. The focus is on you, and making sure you get not only excellent value for money but an unforgettable experience to share with your loved ones.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Literary
Willie Grace
A Thomastown native with a gift for storytelling and a great sense of humor! I've been entertaining visitors with tales of Kilkenny's medieval past for over 20 years. Whether it's the legends of the castles or the craic in the local pubs, I'll make sure your tour is as fun as it is informative.
- Historical
- Cultural
- Walking
Dairine Nuttall
I am a qualified tour guide and have been guiding and driver guiding for the past twelve years. I am a member of ATGI (Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland) and I hold a Small Public Service Vehicle licence which means that I am licensed to carry people for hire or reward and am fully insured for this. In Ireland you cannot transport people for hire or reward without this licence so always look for the green disc on the front and rear windscreens. I drive an E class Mercedes limo which can take up to four passengers - two seats in the front and three in the back. My tours cover Dublin and the adjoining county of Wicklow, and can be walking tours or driving tours or a combination of both. Hiking, gardens, farming and stately homes are a speciality as are tours for those seeking to visit their ancestral homeland. I grew up on a farm in the Wicklow Uplands, and worked in the property business, and then in the political world, before becoming a tour guide. I am knowledgeable, energetic, intuitive, and easy going and I really enjoy meeting people. A tour with me can cover many topics, and I am a great believer in being flexible (within reason!) and in quality rather than quantity when it comes to an itinerary. Contact me to make a bespoke itinerary that suits YOU!
- Cultural
- Historical
- Literary
Iain Miller
Unique Ascent offers exceptional outdoor adventure holidays, activities, and mountain training in County Donegal, Ireland. Specialising in tailor-made instructional and guided packages, we provide experiences such as hill walking, mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, and sea stack ascents. What we provide is a range of unique guiding and instructional packages tailored to take you safely to the summits of the most outstanding Sea Stacks in Ireland and the UK. What is involved in an average sea stack climbing day will take you way beyond any other currently available adventurous activity in Ireland. This activity is open to everyone and does not require any previous climbing experience, just a sense of adventure and humour.
- Adventure
- Nature
- Hiking
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