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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.
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
Brendan J. Hynes
Brendan has lived in Galway for nearly all his life and can trace the origins of his family name back to the 9th century in South Galway. He is a graduate of NUI Galway in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology and Geography and is a Failte Ireland and I.T.M.I. qualified tour professional. He has been involved in tourism since 2006 leading visitors on journeys of discovery through some of the most beautiful settings in Galway, Ireland, and the world. For leisure he enjoys travelling, reading and photography. As an experienced tour professional, Brendan can work on extended tours on an International, National and Local basis; and as a city walking tour guide. He can also work with Cruise Ships (River & Ocean) as an on board or land based tour director/manager, host or escort. For individual and group tours, he can customize an itinerary to your interests and needs to maximize your time. His gateway airports are Dublin, Shannon and Knock. So come and explore with Brendan.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Food Drink
Aiden O'Byrne
Executive Explorer is led by Aiden O’Byrne, a child of the 60’s, family man, historian, ex-corporate socialite and amateur dramatist. Tours are relaxed, friendly and accurate with an emphasis on tailor-made luxurious experiences. I really enjoy illuminating stories to people. I’m a natural story teller having written and produced a recent short film and am a short-story competition winner (SONY Prize 2000). I love history and especially the experience gained from Fetec Diploma courses in National Tour Guiding, National Tour Management and National Tour Heritage & Culture to interpret our diverse culture for National Tour guiding. Fully trained in Health & Safety protocols for National Tour Guiding to ensure that those of limited accessibilty and disability can be made feel as welcome as those fully able in any situation I love engaging with all cultures to deliver exciting and engaging experiental tours. My work experience involved building relationships with highly educated and senior corporate executives to promote my employers services and products in a modern highly regulated environment and I would hope to put these skills to work in this role.
- Historical
- Nature
- Walking
Tony Carey
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
Fergus Lally
Celtic Chauffeurs Services are one of Ireland’s leading premier chauffeur companies. We are privately owned and based along the Wild Atlantic Way in the West of Ireland, with nation-wide services. Our corporate fleet of luxury chauffeur-driven cars and MPV’s provides airport shuttle services and ground transportation to take you and your party to your destination. We pride ourselves on our professional service and attention to detail, ensuring that your journey is comfortable and stress-free. www.celticlimo.com
- Cultural
- Food Drink
- Historical
Karl White
I teach Zen Mindfullness Meditation photography classes with an Irish Wolfhound while singing Pogue songs. Checkout my Irish Wolfhounds YouTube account > Irish Wolfhound Ballybunion. Im twice qualified as a commercial photographer. Mo Chuisle ( meaning Pulse of my heart in old Gaelic) has won 5x dog shows and she does Hospital therapy visits and events such as the Hill of Uisneach. Mo Chuisle does sit and shake paw for treats. She weighs 60 kilo is 32.5" inches tall at the wethers and runs at 65kph / 40mph! Her boyfriend is the same white/creamy head of Guinness coloured, but he weighs 100kg and is 6" inches taller. I give photography classes either indoors or whilst walking the Cliffs of Doon/Dooneen or Ballybunion Strand. Get the most out of your phones camera & learn how to enjoy Zen Mindfullness walking photography. Mo Chuisle Irish Wolfhound adores making new friends. Throw apples for her and watch her zoom after them, toss them into the air, catch them as they fall and munch them. Ice cream cones last less then 3 seconds with her. Gulp. I have decades of experience as a Professional Photographer. Let me teach you how to read and understand light quality, mobile phone camera technology and take sharper better images. Ballybunion is Irelands premier seaside resort. Golden fine beaches at the mouth of the river Shannon. Checkout > Irish Wolfhound Ballybunion > on YouTube to see why Mo Chuisle Irish Wolfhound gets over a million views per year on the Internet. Nick named > Platinum blonde beach bum baby girl or Big nose for short. Mobile phone 085 838 0709. Email Karlwhitekerry@gmail.com. Address 1 Ferndale Sandhill Road Ballybunion Co Kerry V31HX74. 200 meters from the beach in the heart of town. Irish wolfhounds are a direct living connection to our ancient Celtic heritage and the oldest dog breed in Ireland and the UK. The tallest dog breed in the world. I also do an interesting history of photography class and of Irish History. Stronger, faster and more agile than a Wild Wolf, the Irish Wolfhound, the dog of Kings and the king of all dogs!
- Walking
- Coastal
- Photography
Cathy Whelan
Cead Mile Failte - One Hundred Thousand Welcomes :) Hi ladies and gents abroad and a warm welcome to my profile page here. My name is Cathy and I am an Irish born and bred tour guide based in our beautiful capital city, Dublin. I have been in the travel industry for over 20 years now and have worked as both a world wide travel manager for a large American company and also as a host and tour guide across Ireland and Europe for the past 8 years. Having worked and travelled quite extensively in the past, I have had the great pleasure of meeting a number of different nationalities and experienced their cultures It has been a great experience for me to work with so many different types of people from young children to the more mature folks enjoying their retirement years Nowadays however, my greatest joy is to show off my own beautiful city and country to all of you from around the world I am always delighted to meet and engage with new people and show them the very best of this lovely little country and help them make memories that will last a life time I am a very friendly and fun but sincere person and I aim to give my guests interesting but fun tours during their time in the city or country I am always open to reworking tours and tweaking or designing new tours to satisfy what any particular individual or group is interested in too and this has made me a popular guide here in Ireland I am like most Irish people in that I do not over brag about myself but I can say with honesty that I am a genuinely professional guide who wants nothing but my groups to home happy and fully satisfied that they have been shown a good time and had lots of fun with me during their time in Ireland If you want to get in touch with me to arrange or book a tour or discuss and preferences or things you would like to do here that are specific, please feel free to email me and I will get back to you promptly Bye for now - my friends to come :) Cathy
- Historical
- Walking
- Coastal
Patrick Tipper
Hi , I’m a vastly experienced tour guide and driver , who can show you around Ireland through all the major sights, and the more interesting roads less traveled, with all there is to see there . I can advise on accommodation, restaurants, live music venues , around the country. to enhance your stay .
- Cultural
- Food Drink
- Historical
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
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