Emerald Elite awards and partnerships

Awards & partnerships

From the moment you enquire with our company it will become apparent how professional and thought conscious we are regarding our work. We strive to be considered a high end tour operator catering to a variety of special interests.

Attention to detail is paramount when it comes to how we operate. Our clients often remark on how the trips just keep getting better – Everyday we learn more and look to improve our operations further.

Due to the demand for our services we take on a set amount of work each season. This allows us to control the quality of our tours rather than compromise any shortfalls.

Emerald Elite Ltd are active members of the following groups;

  • American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland
    American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland
  • American Society of Travel Agents
    American Society of Travel Agents
  • Failte Ireland
    Failte Ireland
  • National Chauffeur Driver Association of Ireland
    National Chauffeur Driver Association of Ireland

Passion for perfection

  • Several of our drivers have been awarded Merit Awards from Failte Ireland for their work in the field.

Dermot was informative without the Blarney, thoughtful and generous with his personal contacts. He is a great person, gentlemen and guide.

Wes Balakian, Chief Executive Officer TSI

Paddy Kavanagh took such a special interest in us and saw to it that we saw all the magnificent sites that Ireland has to offer and filled us in about all the history.

Tibor (Ted) and Truda Frekko

Our family enjoyed a wonderful golf trip to Ireland with Peter as our excellent tour guide/driver/singer of Irish songs/entertainer & golf pro!

Brooke Healy

I just wanted to pass along how fantastic Fergus was! He went out of his way to make us feel at home and we all enjoyed his company.

Michael G. Priest, C.P.A., Miura Global Management

Paddy's excellent knowledge of Irish history, his songs and stories made Ireland come alive. He showed us a side of Ireland that the average tourist may not experience.

Connie and Doug Drake

None of our group had ever been to Ireland, and you succeeded in providing the trip we hoped for, including courses, locations, accommodations, etc.

Skip Stearns

Thank you for the wonderful and memorable tour of Ireland. Our time with you made the trip a very special tour and vacation.

John and Mary Josephine Bennett

Paudy tailored the tour to our interests at every opportunity, making suggestions all along the way, as he got to know us and our areas of interest.

David Katzman, Director, Disney

Our experience far exceeded our expectations. We cannot adequately express how Mick contributed to our visit. Being with him as our guide was fantastic.

Charles Murphy & Family

Dermot, you made our trip to Ireland truly special, enjoyable and memorable for all of us. You have a gift and we are so happy that we got to experience it.

Tauber Family

Paudy was extremely knowledgeable about history/culture and flexible in conforming our schedule to that great, Irish weather! He truly made our trip.

D.J. Morrison

Thanks for the great itinerary in Scotland. Tom was a great driver and guide. The lodging was very good. We played the Gullane course the third day.

Walter Wales Trip