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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.

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Liam Byrne

Liam Byrne

Cork

Nature lover and hiking guide. Let's explore the rugged coastlines and hidden trails of West Cork and Kerry.

  • Hiking
  • Nature
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Tony Carey

Tony Carey

Limerick

As a lifelong resident of Limerick, I have an intimate understanding of the city's hidden gems and historical significance. and create walking tours to suit all tastes. I am qualified as a local and national tour guide and fully insured.

  • Cultural
  • Historical
  • Walking
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James Given

James Given

Sligo city county

I am a very personal professional tour guide. I am very easy to spend time with. I am very flexable and have a good range of excursions in and around sligo that will inform and amaze you.

  • Cultural
  • Nature
  • Hiking
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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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Gideon Kaltenbacher

Gideon Kaltenbacher

Tralee

My name is Gideon Kaltenbacher. I come from Germany and I have been living in Ireland for 20 years. I am currently based in Tralee, Co. Kerry. I offer walking tours in German and English in Tralee and in Killarney, but also in Cork and Dublin. I have several different tours on offer for these locations and 2 for Tralee, 2 for Killarney. I teil you stories and history, but also let you dive into the Irish culture and I connect you with locals. You can combine my walking tours with visits to visitor attractions, like for example the Kerry County Museum or the Killarney House.

  • Historical
  • Walking
  • Cultural
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Eleanor English

Eleanor English

Cahir

I have been hosting guests in my farmhouse guest house for a number of years giving advise on the 'off the beaten track to visit. ' not necessarily in our brochures. l am a registered national guide ATGI . My Bike Tour of Cahir (Cahir to Cycle) will visit ancient sites which have huge value of interest to our history buffs and all in general.

  • Cultural
  • Cycling
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Michael A Potter

Michael A Potter

Dublin

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
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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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Declan Murphy

Declan Murphy

Waterford

Waterford's Viking heritage runs deep, and so does my passion for sharing it. From the medieval city walls to the stunning Copper Coast, I bring Ireland's oldest city to life with stories of Vikings, Normans, and rebels.

  • Private Driver
  • Historical
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