Private tour in Cobh Paudie M

Private Shore Excursion Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castle.

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Paudie M.

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My name is Paudie and I am a private tour guide and driver. Every day when I am commencing a tour, my aim is to ensure that each and every one of my guests really enjoys their time spent with me and that they leave having experienced our wonderful Irish culture, learnt about our rich history and visited our well known and not so well known off the beaten path special places and go home with fantastic memories of their holiday in Ireland. I was born and reared on the Ring of Kerry and I spent thirty two years serving as a policeman in Cork, Limerick and Kerry. I have been operating as a private tour guide and driver since 2014 and I thoroughly enjoy my new career, sharing my indepth knowledge of my home county of Kerry and surrounding counties and my love for all things Irish including our Gaelic heritage and rich history, the very beautiful Irish countryside with it's spectacular scenery, Irish music, wildlife, our environment, farming, fishing, and sport, with all of my guests. I design my tours to meet with the individual interests of my guests. I believe it is important that my tours are not rushed and that everyone has plenty of time to experience the outstanding vistas that are around every corner. I have a warm and friendly disposition, am relaxed and easygoing and my guests can be assured that they are in safe hands. I have a series of tours including Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring, Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head, Ring of Beara, Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, Gouganbarra and Garnish Island, a number of Shore Excursion Tours with a selection of stops such as Blarney Castle, Kinsale, Old English Market in Cork, Middleton Distillery, Ballymaloe House, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle. Of course, I also design tours based on specific individual requirements. My vehicle is a new Mercedes V Class luxury vehicle which can accommodate six guests very comfortably and is spacious, comfortable and ideal for touring. The layout of my vehicle is one captain's chair in the front of the vehicle, two captain's chairs in the middle and three seats at the back of the vehicle. I can take you to those off the beaten path special places where the larger tours cannot access. On my tours, I engage with the locals as I believe this makes the experience really authentic for guests. My interests are rugby, gaelic football, travel, fishing, reading, history, wildlife and photography. If you want a Tour by a Local, look no further, I am your man. * Experienced professional driver and tour guide. * A retired police officer having served thirty two years as a member of An Garda Siochana. * Holder of Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV) Driver and Vehicle Licences from Irish National Transport Authority. * Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). * A trained Auxiliary Fire Officer with the Irish Civil Defence Force. - Published tours maximum six guests - I am not restricted access to any historical or heritage sites in Ireland. State owned properties provide their own internal guides and tours and I respect these regulations.

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Overview of your Cobh tour

We will depart Cobh immediately when you disembark your ship and we will drive straight up to the Rock of Cashel where you will visit the spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone. We will then proceed to Cahir Castle which was once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family. After your light lunch, we will head back to Cobh for a walkabout and a visit to an Irish pub.

Recent Reviews

Gordon E.United States
3 weeks ago

Excellent day with Paudie. Very flexible. Very good info during the trip. Recommend highly.

Brian M.
July 2025

An amazing experience from start to finish. Paudie was an amazing guide who was super accommodating. Gave great recommendations for places to see and visit. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Made our visit to Cobh an unforgettable experience.

William E.United States
September 2024

Paudie adjusted the tour content to help with our mobility issues and to visit the sites we desired. He drove closer to the entrances than one could normally get and made sure he was as close as possible to pick us up to limit our walking on inclines. We modified the tour to focus on the Rock of Cashel and Castle Cahir before heading back to Cork to see the Honan Chapel's stained glass windows by Harry Clarke. Clarke's windows are known for his rendition of hands. The Rock of Cashel tours were given by OPW employees, not our guide. Some larger tours there at the same time had their own guides. Paudie called to make sure that the Chapel would be open when we arrived later in the day. Paudie adjusted the pick-up time to accommodate the ship's late arrival. Good quick pub lunch. Good service, very comfortable van. No inside guiding by Paudie, but OPW guides were good.

Cynthia B.United States
September 2023

Paudie was excellent and provided us with a lot local information. Would highly recommend him

Getty A.United States
June 2023

Paudie was a wonderful driver. He was on time, safe and his van was very nice, clean and comfortable. Our group of six very much enjoyed our day visiting the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle.

Pamela J.United States
October 2022

Paudie offered us a wonderful tour of the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle. He was a genial and warm host, very interested and interesting to get to know. He made sure our day was everything we had hoped, and tailored it to our interests, adapting to the vagaries of weather and our timing. We highly recommend this tour and the opportunity to experience Paudie's warmth and hospitality — it was a pleasure for us to spend the day with him.

Your Cobh tour itinerary

-I will be waiting for you when you disembark your ship in Cobh and we will head for the Rock of Cashel which is a spectacular group of Medieval buildings set on an outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale including the 12th century round tower, High Cross and Romanesque Chapel, 13th century Gothic cathedral, 15th century Castle and the restored Hall of the Vicars Choral. -Attractions include an audio-visual show and exhibitions. -We will then go to Cahir Castle which was once the stronghold of the powerful Butler family. The castle retains its impressive keep, tower and much of its original defensive structure. Cahir Castle is one of Ireland's largest and best preserved castles. It is situated on a rocky island on the River Suir. -After our visit to Cahir Castle, there will be time for a light lunch before we head back to Cobh. -When we arrive in Cobh, you will have plenty of time for a visit to a local pub and a walk around the town before you return to your ship. Customization possible - just message me!

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Mercedes V Class Vehicle 2017 fully air conditioned, leather seats with capacity for six guests.

What's included
Other: Water
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. *Entrance Fees to Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Cobh, County Cork, Ireland

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
Tour reference number
545196
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Cobh is ideal for travellers who are interested in exploring Ireland's rich medieval history and architecture. It's perfect for those who want a comprehensive, guided experience of the Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle, and it suits cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion. Families with children will find it kid-friendly, and the moderate activity level makes it accessible to most travellers.

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