TOUR GUIDE NETWORK MEMBERSHIP LIST
Mary G O'Sullivan
Company: GUIDED TOURS WITH MARY G
Mary is a certified genealogist who provides mainly private tours in all aspects of Irish history. She conducts tours primarily in the southwest, including Kerry and Cork, but Mary also regularly brings people to Galway via the Cliffs of Moher from Killarney. She is a fluent French speaker.
Location: Kerry
Areas of Expertise: Genealogy tours, with Irish history included.
🌐 https://marygtours.ie/
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: : Facebook and Instagram
Qualifications: National Tour Guide Badge, SPSV licensed driver and graduate of Irish History and Folklore from University College Cork
⭐️ See reviews on Mary G’s website
🏅 Viator Badge of Excellence
Date Joined: Sept. 7, 2025
Courtney Fleming
Company: DUBLIN HERITAGE TOURS
Courtney specializes in ultra small group tours (never more than 8 people for her public tours, although she is happy to do more for private ones). Her experiences are built to be unique offerings with culturally immersive elements. She often provides extra services for private clients, such as restaurant bookings, transport arrangements, and more. In addition, she has years of experience in completely bespoke itinerary services, although she runs that through a separate sister company.
Location: Dublin
Areas of Expertise: History of Dublin, Irish Food & Drink, Pub Heritage, Macabre History.
🌐 www.dublinheritagetours.com
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: @dublinheritagetours on IG & TikTok
Qualifications: National Guide (White Badge)
⭐️ Google Reviews
Date Joined: Sept. 7, 2025
John Britton
Company: ORMONDE LANGUAGE TOURS KILKENNY
Colin is a native of Kilkenny who is at least the fifth generation to be born in the city and whose family can be traced to the 17th century in the county. He provides both private and public tours. His route is designed to allow wheelchair users to participate. He conducts tours in English, French and German.
Location: Kilkenny
Areas of Expertise: Medieval through Irish independence era history.
🌐 ormondelanguagetours.com
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
Qualifications: Certificate in National Tourist Guiding (Level 6);
Diploma in International Hotel Management and Business Studies (Level 7); B.A. (Hons) in Language Studies (French and German) from the Open University (Level 8)
⭐️ Tripadvisor Reviews and Get Your Guide Reviews and Google Reviews and Airbnb Reviews (Spot Castles Walk Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Tour) and Airbnb Reviews (Wander through Kilkenny’s Medieval Streets tours)
Additional Qualifications: Fluent in English, French and German
Date Joined: Sept. 10, 2025
Angela Gavigan
Company: WELLNESS TOURS OF IRELAND
With more than 25 years’ experience in the travel and tourism industry, Angela provides 5* wellness, ancestry and bespoke, private tours of Ireland. A qualified and experienced Wellness Coach, National Tour Guide and member of ATGI (Approved Tour Guides of Ireland), Angela can also provide itinerary planning and one day tours if required.
Location: Roscommon
Areas of Expertise: Wellness
🌐 wellnesstoursofireland.com
☎️ 353-86-020-6877
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook & Instagram
⭐️ Google Reviews
Additional Qualifications: First aid trained
Date Joined: Sept. 10,2025
James Kavanagh
Company: HURLING TOURS IRELAND
James provides unique cultural and sporting experiences through Hurling Tours Ireland, where visitors learn about Ireland’s ancient national sport. The tours combine storytelling, history, and hands-on skills, giving participants an authentic and memorable introduction to hurling. His company’s tours are suitable for all ages and group sizes, and they pride themselves on tailoring the experience to each group’s interests—whether that’s focusing more on the historical and cultural context or diving into the sporting side with demonstrations and participation.
Location: Kilkenny
Areas of Expertise Irish sport – hurling.
🌐 https://www.hurlingtoursireland.ie/
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
⭐️ Tripadvisor Reviews
Date Joined: Sept. 16, 2025
Tracey McNamara
Company: AWAY TO IRELAND
Tracey specializes in custom travel itineraries for Ireland. As a self-proclaimed “Ireland enthusiast,” she finds joy in helping others get away to Ireland! Whether you are interested in a self-drive vacation for two people, or a private guided tour for a family of 15, Tracey is excited to assist you. The process begins with a free online consultation to learn about your interests, travel style and budget. From there, she will provide recommendations for everything from destinations, activities, and unique experiences to required documents, local customs and safety protocols. A formal itinerary will be provided with every detail of your trip included. In addition to providing custom itineraries, she hosts several small group tours for women each year, focusing on the incredibly rich and diverse cultural aspects of Irish life. When she is not in Ireland, she enjoys visiting family in England, as well as exploring other countries around the world. Her favorite quote is, “We travel not to escape life; but for life not to escape us.” (Author unknown)
Location: USA
Areas of Expertise: Small group tours for women and itinerary planning services.
🌐 awaytoireland.com/
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
⭐️See reviews of Tracey’s services on her website and Facebook page
Date Joined: Nov. 3, 2025
Emma Rudd
Company: GREEN DOOR TOURS
Emma provides accommodation in a stunning Georgian farmhouse in County Offaly, with its own walled garden and many walks, together with delicious Irish good prepared by experienced chefs. She offers two distinct tours for guests to avail of, including those focused on food, farms and history, as well as castles and churches. Emma accepts small tours only, with a maximum of 12 people. Airport transfers included, plus all meals and entry fees to attractions and a guarantee that you’ll get a unique local Irish cultural experience.
Location: Offaly
Areas of Expertise: food and local history experiences.
🌐https://greendoortours.com/
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
⭐️You can find reviews of Green Door Tours on the Green Door Tours website and here.
Date Joined: Sept. 16, 2025
Arlene McAfee
Company: THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP RESOURCE
Arlene created The Ultimate Road Trip Resource, which serves as a unique, locally developed independent app covering the island of Ireland. The app is not available on app stores but rather downloads directly from the app website. She designed it for both tourists and locals, with the goal of enhancing their travel experience and helping them discover the best attractions in Ireland, including top-rated sites, hidden gems, accommodation, and essential services that they’ll need along the way, like showers and toilets. With this app, there is everything a tourist or local needs to plan their journey, plus access to over 100 exclusive discounts! She has also launched the company’s new click and drive itineraries. Click and go to Itineraries, Locations, Accommodation, including 250+ Pub Park Ups, Hot Showers, Toilets plus lots of discount codes.
Location: Northern Ireland
Areas of Expertise: Tourist app
🌐 https://theultimateroadtripresource.com/
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
⭐️See reviews of Arlene’s business on the Ultimate Road Trip Resource website or here.
Date Joined: Jan. 12, 2026
Ireland by Locals
Company: IRELAND BY LOCALS
Get travel advice from Irish locals who know Ireland the best. Upon arrival in Ireland, why not take the Dublin Jetlag Walking Tour to get yourself acquainted with Ireland’s capital? Private walking tours are also available in local coastal Dublin villages. In addition, Ireland by Locals can create your perfect itinerary on a trip planning call with an Irish local.
Location: Dublin
Areas of Expertise: Local experiences, including hidden gems.
🌐 https://www.irelandbylocals.com/
📧 hello@irelandbylocals
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
⭐️ Tripadvisor Reviews
Date Joined: Feb. 6, 2026
Kristie Kauff
Company: TATTOOED MOM TRAVEL
Kristie is a travel planner who specializes in Ireland and Scotland custom itineraries along with all types of cruises (ocean/river/expedition). She is an independent contractor for Travel Leaders/Bentley Hedges Travel.
Location: Oklahoma City, USA.
Areas of Expertise: Travel itinerary specialist.
🌐 https://oklahomacityok.vacation.travelleaders.com/
📧 [email protected]
Social Media: Facebook and Instagram
⭐️ You can find reviews of Kristie’s services on her Facebook page.
Date Joined: March 4, 2026