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.
Jessie Mc Donald
Jessie McDonald is the founder and driver-guide behind Jessie's Tours of Ireland. A qualified tourist guide, with an honours degree in Archaeology, and with full NTA-SPSV licencing and a comfortable ŠKODA Superb, I combine professionalism and reliability with a deep love of Ireland’s landscapes, history and folklore. My background in guiding — enriched by a keen interest in geology, archaeology, native flora and fauna — means every tour is crafted with care, attention to detail and a genuine desire to reveal the real Ireland.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Food Drink
Patrick Cooney
Over 40 Years experience touring Ireland as a Driver and Guide. I’m a fully certified badged guide. I have worked with all major tour companies.
- Private Driver Guide
- Historical
- Coastal
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
- Private Driver Guide
- Historical
Ultan O Reilly
Most tours in Galway walk you around for an hour and read you dates off a wall. That’s not what this is. My name is Ultan. I’m from Mayo, I’ve lived in Galway for six years, and I left a full-time job to do this because I’m a people person and this is what I love. Simple as that. Stroll to the Stout is built around one idea, the best way to understand a place is to do what the locals do. Pour a pint. Hear some trad. Watch the GAA. Talk to someone who actually lives here. The pint you pour yourself. The Polaroid you take home. The GAA. None of it is manufactured for tourists. It’s just Galway. Fáilte Ireland accredited, ITOA approved, and the only operator on the west coast of Ireland doing this. No headsets. No scripts. No passive afternoons.
- Cultural
- Food Drink
- Walking
Archie / Teddy Ireland Tours
Hi Folks, My name is Phil Archbold, but my friends call me "Archie" , Let me start by giving you the biggest Irish welcome possible. Céad míle fáilte! (Kade mee-lah foil-teh! / Meaning One hundred thousand welcomes!) , My part of the world is Ireland., I'm a proud “Dub”, born bread and buttered in Dublin City, I am a qualified National Tour Guide with over 20 years of experience in the Irish tourist industry, I have a great love for History, Politics, myth and legend, Sports, the great outdoors, good conversation, music, getting off the beaten track and not forgetting the odd pint of Guinness Most of all, as we Irish say, I love to have the " Craic" pronounced crack meaning Fun in the Irish language I work with small private tours to large coach tours, everything from walking city tours, day tours, extended group coach tours and small driver-guide private tours. What are you waiting for? Let's start our adventure
- Cultural
- Historical
- Private Driver Guide
Annemarie Duggan
I am a BAmus who likes all the arts cooking gardening fashion music history geography politics and languages French gaelic and eglish
- Cultural
- Nature
- Music Arts
Joe McKinney
Hi there. My name is Joe McKinney and I'll be your Tour Guide for a nice leisurely stroll through Dublin City. I'm an Actor and Artist, and I work with Energy Medicines, including Reiki and Shamanic Practices. There's a lot of Energy in my City, with Poetry, Prose, Art and Rock'n'Roll. Join me in a ramble through Dublin City.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Walking
Denise Dunne | The Herb School
The Herb School was established by Denise Dunne in the historic and picturesque Delvin river valley, situated just outside the charming village of Naul in North County Dublin, in the shadow of Fourknocks megalithic tombs, where she lives in a traditional stone cottage. Denise is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the ‘weeds’ that grow all around us and she hosts a wide range of herb and wild plant related workshops and foraging walks. Topics covered include Irish myth and lore, wild food and natural medicine, seashore foraging and bespoke events that can be tailored to suit your specific area of interest. A private visit to Fourknocks passage graves can be included in your visit. Highlights include: • Expert Guide | Denise shares her passion gained over thirty years of working with wild plants • A Feast for the Senses | tantalise your tastebuds with the intriguing flavours of wild delicacies • Tradition | every plant has a story rooted in myth, lore, culture and tradition • Stories | a natural storyteller, Denise’s anecdotes are informative and entertaining • Small Groups | groups are small, creating an intimate and memorable experience • Solo Travellers | we pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming and nurturing space • Private Options | an enticing range of options for bespoke experiences, tailored to your interests • Flexible Locations | while based in Fingal, we are prepared to travel to a location that suits you
- Nature
- Cultural
- Historical
Derek Spillane
I have a BA (Hons) Degree in History and Heritage Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. I hold SPSV licence and I'm an accredited National Tour Guide and limousine driver. I can trace my Galwegian roots back to 1776, to the Aran Islands and I can assist you trace your Irish roots if required. Throughout my life, I have travelled extensively around the world and realised the value of a good guide in bringing a place alive. I resolved back then to become a professional guide one day and show visitors the places I feel are unique and special. I was born in a Gaelic speaking area and would love to share a few words with you and share my passion for history and folklore. Credentials I hold a BA (Frist Class Honours) Degree in History and Heritage Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, achieving a Distinction in my Level 9 Postgraduate Degree. I am a fully Accredited Failte Ireland Natiinal Tour Guide and have been offering guided tours since 2012. I have full public liability insurance and hold a B and D1 full drivers license. My expertise include Ireland's history, archaeology, architecture, literature, folklore and folklife (including Ireland's food heritage).
- Private Driver Guide
- Walking
- Historical
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