Valerie Cooke, Director

Valerie assists with the strategic development of the company.

She has also forged alliances for our company through her affiliation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland.

Originally from Boston, Valerie is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, MA and is currently enrolled in Dublin City Universities Executive MBA program.

Dermot Buckley, Senior Approved National Driver Guide

Dermot Buckley is a veteran Approved National Irish Tour Guide. In his 20 year career he has built up a reputation as one of Ireland’s leading driver guides.

Those of you fortunate enough to have Dermot as your guide are in for a treat. Dermot is fun loving, knowledgeable and personable. He has a unique ability to make everyone feel at ease when on tour and will ensure you experience the best of Irish hospitality.

As well as being an encyclopedia of Ireland, Dermot also has been known to sing the odd Irish ballad or two and play the bodhrán.

Be warned that Dermot is often requested two years in advance and we will do our best to accommodate requests for Dermot as your driver guide.

Deborah Gruben, Office Manager

Deborah joined us mid 2008 and has established herself quickly as an all rounder. After graduating college with a business & marketing diploma, she travelled the world extensively.

She has worked as an event organizer and Senior PA for leading companies in Europe, including Hibernian Insurance, Ogilvy & Mather and UPC Media.

Deborah assists with all tours and transport queries as well as managing the fulfilment of outgoing itineraries.

Peter Maloney, Executive Chauffeur

Peter is a veteran of the transport industry with almost 20 years experience. Peter understands the appropriate etiquette required for our clients and consistently strives to improve protocols for the serving members of his team.

Peter's motto is that one should not consider being paid by the hour but more so - the value one brings to the hour.

Rarely a week goes by when we don't receive an email to compliment Peter's exemplary service.

Patrick Kavanagh, Senior Driver Guide

Paddy is a charismatic character many people might imagine when they think of an Irishman.

He has been touring for twenty five years and knows Ireland intimately. They say he knows every blade of grass in Ireland – Even the ones not yet grown.

If you are fortunate enough to have Paddy lead your tour you can expect a delightful authentic Irish hospitality experience (and maybe a song or poem too!).

Eamon Hegarty, Senior Approved National Driver Guide

Eamon is an experienced member of the team with a strong flair for golf and heritage tours.

Eamon enjoys touring and sometimes forgets that it's actually working! His philosophy is that if you enjoy what you do then you don't go to work! Eamon's interests include golf and travel so he's found the right place!

Paudy McCaughey, Senior Approved National Driver Guide

Paudy's approach to touring and looking after clients is do "whatever it takes".

For over 20 years Paudy has been exploring Ireland with tours and personal interest trips. Recently he formalized his guiding expertise and received national approved guide accreditation.

He would be described by his peers as easy going, professional and a man well versed on Irish culture, language, folklore and politics.

A perfect gentleman with an intimate knowledge of Ireland, Paudy is well respected throughout the tour guide community as a man "who knows his stuff".

Michael (Mick) Mulcahy, Senior Approved National Driver Guide

Mick is considered to be one of Ireland's top driver guides. He has been nicknamed Google Ireland by those who call on him for questions or advice on Ireland.

If you are fortunate to have Mick as your driver you can expect a fountain of knowledge on all things Irish. Mick is a charismatic person who will host you to the best of Irish hospitality.

He will quickly adapt to your groups preferences and make suggestions to your tour to enhance your experience in Ireland. As you travel throughout Ireland you will be amazed how many people know and greet Mick during his tours.

His service is exemplary and it is no wonder he is often requested up to 12 months in advance.

Tony Byrne, Senior Approved National Driver Guide

Tony Byrne is known to share his knowledge of Gaelic with our clients. At the end of each tour each person will know "cupla focail" – a few words in Gaelic. Tony is a fluent Gaelic speaker.

As well as being an excellent Irish historian, Tony has a strong passion for sport – in particular Gaelic Games; Hurling, Gaelic Football and Camogie.

When we hear from past clients regarding their tours with Tony they often remark on how adaptable he was to the groups preferences. In Tony's own words, when asked about how he manages a tour "Whatever the clients want".

Tony Byrne's knowledge of Ireland is extensive - The Burren in County Clare is perhaps his favorite route of a 25+ year touring career.

Peter Gruben, Director – Legacy Destination Management

Peter moved from Germany to Ireland in 1993. He brings a wealth of experience within the travel industry to our company and has held roles such as Reservations & Sales Manager and Director (Corporate Sales) for Hertz Europe.

Peter's approach to his work focuses on client relationship building, process definition and customized event delivery. Peter has a wealth of corporate experience and also spent time working for multinationals including CIT Finance and HP Finance Europe.

Peter loves Ireland and is always on the look out for new exiting venues for our international customers. Peter enjoys golf and the variety of excellent golf courses in Ireland. Peter says our work with Legacy is a little bit like golf, you have to prepare well, focus on every shot, play accurately and enjoy the game.

Frank Higgins, Senior Approved National Driver Guide

Frank Higgins is one of our most senior driver guides and considered widely as one of Ireland''s best.

His past experience includes several years teaching secondard school Geography, History and English.

Notably, Frank''s expertise was called upon for the 10 years he spent as Programme Director for the Failte Ireland National Tour Guide Curriculum.

For those fortunate to have Frank as their driver guide you will a true all rounder as your guide.

Frank specializes in archaeology, architecture, geology, DNA tours, literature and golf tours.