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Antonella Brunelli

Antonella Brunelli

Greystones

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
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George Preda

George Preda

Dublin

Dublin Group Minibus offers comfortable and flexible tours from Dublin, perfect for small groups looking to explore Ireland with ease. We provide reliable transport, local expertise, and personalised itineraries, helping you discover both iconic landmarks and hidden gems in a relaxed and enjoyable way.

  • Photography
  • Cultural
  • Hiking
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Michael Kenny

Michael Kenny

Dublin

I am a qualified National Tour Guide with credentials from Dublina in Christchurch. I have a licenced 6 passenger vehicle and my mission is to provide historic and cultural trips and visit great cities and towns in Ireland

  • Cultural
  • Nature
  • Private Driver Guide
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Joanne Kavanagh

Joanne Kavanagh

Galway

I am a qualified national tour manager and guide with years of experience in leading tours in Ireland both North and South. My passion has always been in travel and in sharing the experiences with those I showcase my country too

  • Cultural
  • Food Drink
  • Coastal
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Archie / Teddy Ireland Tours

Dublin

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
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Maurice Kenneally

Maurice Kenneally

Cork

Corkprivatetours.ie we aim to give you an unforgettable experience on a day trip around the backroads of County Cork.

  • Historical
  • Private Driver Guide
  • Cultural
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John Field

John Field

Dublin

Hello ! My Dublin walking tours are a mixture of history, folk tales, mythology and song. James Joyce themed tours are a speciality. My previous working background was in IT where I was fortunate to have met wonderful people from all over the world whose cultures and stories have astounded me. I look forward to sharing Ireland’s stories and culture with you As we say here in our ancient Gaelic language - Fáilte go hÉirinn (Welcome to Ireland)

  • Cultural
  • Historical
  • Literary
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Joe McKinney

Joe McKinney

Dublin 08

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
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Ger Considine at Western Tours

Ger Considine at Western Tours

Galway

A passion for Irish history and culture led to the setting up of the WTT Guiding service. In recent years we have aligned our business with the Wild Atlantic Way brand region. Our Guides bring individual destinations and attractions to life. Tour-leader, Gerard (Ger) Considine is the owner and operator of Western Tours and Tales. Now resident in Galway, I saw the opportunity for an exciting career change and I retrained as a Tourist Guide. I am a Regional-qualified Guide to QQI6 Level and accredited by the Irish Tourism authority, Fáilte Ireland. I am a member of the Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland (ATGI) who provide a Book A Guide service and am affiliated to the Galway Civic Trust. Ger is a committee member Galway Tour Guides Association (GTGA), where I can be contacted directly for Tour requests.

  • Cultural
  • Historical
  • Nature
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