Private tour in Westport Neal D
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Let me look after you. I promise you a MEMORABLE TOUR from Galway, Mayo and Sigo. First of all thank you for checking my profile! I would love to share my passion for Ireland with you if you decide to take one of my tours. I have been guiding for more than ten years and due to my curiosity, I have an extensive, intense, and profound knowledge of Ireland. I use the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi: "Live like you are going to die tomorrow and learn like you are going to live forever". That's how I constantly keep my tours to a 'gold' standard. I do not regard tourist guiding as work, it's just travelling around my wonderful country with friends, telling stories, singing songs and having fun. I'm not just a tourist guide, I'm an entertainer, a historian and an author. Your day will 'fly by' as you hear stories of Stone Age farmers, St Patrick, The Children of Lir, Rebellion against the British, the Great Famine, the Wild Atlantic Way and why we drive on the 'correct' side of the road. Maybe you might also want to hear about Brexit! Whether it's history, legends or politics I can bring them all alive for you. Of course the most magical thing about Ireland is the magnificent scenery. The landscapes and seascapes are constantly changing on tour and there will be lots of photo-stops along the way. If you want great photos, I will show you where the best shots can be taken. While I have a number of tour options listed, they are not 'set in stone' If you have an item or area of special interest I can plan that for you to ensure that the tour SUITS YOUR NEEDS. Our national poet W. B. Yeats once said, 'Education is not the filling of a bucket, it's the lighting of a fire'. I hope that I can 'light a fire' for Ireland in your hearts that will make you want to return again and again. Thank you for reading all of this. Hopefully it was not too long-winded and I will get to meet you when you come on tour with me. Neal Dublin City Tourist Guide Course - Merit National Irish Tourist Guide Course - Distinction T-Guide - Qualified to guide for people with learning difficulties Published Author of 2 best selling Dublin City Guide Books two local County Mayo Guide Books Toastmasters Competent Communicator I have no restrictions
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I have published THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ACHILL ISLAND so you can book me with confidence. The Island was one of the main locations for the filming of The Banshees of Inisherin! Let me show you some of the sites. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge. However, you will encounter spectacular sea cliffs, beautiful beaches and vacant villages with their ruined houses. You will experience the mystery and majesty of nature. The scenery is superb and you will be amazed at how the locals survived on an island on the edge of Europe. Stories of rebellion, tragedy and sorrow will help you to understand the Island. Mountains, valleys and bogs will impress you with their rich colours, ever-changing, as sunshine and cloud create the picturesque landscapes that has drawn famous artists to the island for many years. Irish painter Paul Henry, came in 1910, was so impressed that he tore up his return ticket and stayed for 10 years! If you have a specific itinerary in mind I can customize the tour.
From your hotel we will travel around captivating Clew Bay with it's 365 islands. We will have some interesting stops at Princess Grace's ancestral home, Grace O'Malley's (pirate queen) castle and the ruins of Burisholle Abbey. When we arrive on the Island we will take the dramatic Atlantic Drive. We will pass through Keel, famous for kite and windsurfing, on the way to the enchanting Keem Beach. If you fancy a swim this is the place to do it, but it's not obligatory! We also visit the deserted village under the impressive mountain Slievemore (meaning big mountain). *We can take a trip by bicycle along the Western Greenway if you are feeling up to it! Great to get a bit of exercise before or after lunch. (Contact me for this option) *A visit to an Irish pub for an Irish Coffee or pint of Guinness is also an option on this tour. Lunch can be at a location of your choosing but I recommend a nice restaurant located on the Island. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour
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Westport, County Mayo, Ireland
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