Guide #53093
Hi, as a native of County Kerry in the South West of Ireland I have worked most of my life in the county. I was a member of An Garda Síochána, (Irish Police Force) for 32 years. I retired and decided to follow another passion of mine and thus undertook a professional Tour Guiding course and became a Fáilte Ireland (Irish Tourist Board) approved Tour Guide. Having always enjoyed going on tour nationally and internationally, I have enjoyed some beautiful sites around the world including the Great Ocean road in Australia and being in some of Australia's wilderness. I have also visited some of the magnificent sites of America, the Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, the Pacific Coast Highway and some beautiful Canadian and American cities. Closer to home I have been in many parts of Europe and its cities and sights and lastly my most proud holiday achievement - mountain climbing in the Alps and reaching its pinnacle - Mont Blanc, standing on it's summit on 25th August 1997. However Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way (Coastal Touring Route) along Ireland's rugged west coast is as beautiful or better than any. As a professional Tour Guide I have brought both small and large groups on tour around Ireland. I am also the holder of a Small Public Service Vehicle Licence, I have my own Limousine vehicle and specialise in tailor made tour itineraries which match my client's needs. In addition, as an experienced hillwalker and lover of the great outdoors, I can also lead clients on outdoor walking trails. * Fáilte Ireland Trained and Approved Tour Guide, (Badged). * Qualified in Occupational First Aid. * Holder of Public Service Drivers Licence aproved by NTA (National Transport Authority). * Holder of Minibus and Full Coach Licence, Classes D and D1. * Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). * All vehicles used are fully Licensed and insured for passenger transport in accordance with EU Law. I am not restricted from access to any public sites in Ireland, but some state owned sites provide their own guides of the interior of the sites and two examples of this in the Killarney Area are Ross Castle and Muckross House.
Killarney
Cork
Dingle
Glengariff

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Paddy was fabulous. He customized a day-long tour for my family and me in Counties Kerry and Cork. Knowledgeable and professional, creative and personable--I would recommend him to anyone seeking a tour along the Wild Atlantic Way, across the passes on each of the peninsulas, or exploring the cities and towns of the region. I'd give six stars if I could
Paddy was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our (even sometimes dumb) question. He knew all the best places to hit and was extremely accommodating with our special requests. He was patient when we lingered and knew short cuts when we were running behind. His personality made him a delight to be around. I can’t think of a better guide....
Great Tour of the Dingle Peninsula. Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed it. The views were beautiful. Paddie was Awsome! He provided so much information and made the trip great.
If I could give 10 stars for Paddy, I would do so. It was our first time in Ireland and our first stop there. Paddy made it wonderful. He gave us so much information, was personable, and flexible with itineraries. I would have said he was a great guide, but then he went above and beyond. Somehow, I left my phone at the Blarney Castle. When I realized this, we were...
Replied from the guide, Paddy K.
August 2025Thank You Heidi, for your kind words, I’m glad you enjoyed your first visit to Ireland. You were a pleasure to take on tour. Paddy.