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.

Eamon Hegarty, Chief Tour 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!

Martyn Rosney – Sales & Marketing Executive

Martyn joined the team in June 2010. He hails from Killarney, Co. Kerry and has grown up in the tourist industry. He was pouring pints of Guinness at the tender age of 8, although not very good ones! He graduated from University College Cork with a degree in Marketing and coupled this with a Masters in PR.

Martyn is fresh into the workplace and knows he will gain great experience working with Irelands premier luxury specialist tour and travel operator.

He has a keen interest in golf and likes to get out whenever he can. Although Martyn plays off 15 (for the moment) it is widely acknowledged that he talks off scratch.M Nartyn also has a keen interest in Irish history and culture and knowledge of Ireland that is wise beyond his young years!

Sinead McGoldrick – Sales & Marketing Executive

Sinead studied at Dundalk Institute of Technology and holds a business degree in Event Management. Previous roles in the hospitality industry for Sinead include working as a conference and events executive with a multinational hotel. As a native of Tara in the Royal County of Meath, Sinead has an in-depth knowledge of the local Irish history and culture as well as being an avid GAA fan!

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!).

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.

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.