I booked a private chartered mini bus tour with J.O'Callaghans for a group of 11. I came here with…read morea group of friends and figured a nice, relaxing day trip would be a nice way to check out the remote Dingle Peninsula. The price was a steal, if you have even a small group you can more than likely do the trip without being saddled with random strangers on a regular bus tour for about the same cost. The very punctual bus was a nice Mercedes 15 passenger bus with cushy leather captains chairs, a mini fridge and massive windows so you could take in all the scenery. Our driver was the BEST!!! He was so knowledgeable about the area, it's history and random trivia factiods. He let us dictate where we stopped, how long we stayed, gave us tips for places to check out in the various towns and stopped at many scenic overlooks for the shutterbugs in our group. Even on the ride back he didn't seem to be overly concerned with having us back to our house by the official end time of our tour. I would totally and completely suggest J.O'Callaghans for any type of tour of the area!!

We just spent a week touring the countryside of Ireland. Our driver, Maurice Kelly, from J…read moreO'Callaghan & Sons Luxury Passenger Transport, proved to be the best guide. A great storyteller for sure, Maurice provided excellent historical and local knowledge. We were treated like Rock Stars with privileged access, no lines and special introductions at all of our stops. We even had a few Irish language lessons along the way. Thank you for making our visit to Ireland the best! This is the way to travel!!!

My partner and I took a day trip to Dingle through Deros and it was fantastic. Our driver and guide…read morewas Ger and he was amazing. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and shared all kinds of facts with us, both scripted and unscripted. We made lots of stops on our way to Dingle and took a ton of pictures. We arrived in Dingle around 2pm and left about an hour and a half later, so we had time to get some lunch, ice cream, and wander the street for a bit. Ger was a very good driver and pulled over to let cars pass us whenever he could, and that didn't impact our timeline at all. He also stopped at a random business so someone in our tour could go to the bathroom partway through the trip. We will be doing the Gap of Dunloe tour with Deros in a few days and I'm looking forward to it. I highly recommend Deros for your day trip needs!

We rented a car and intended to drive the Ring of Kerry but the owner of our B&B recommended we…read morebook a bus tour so that we could all enjoy the scenery and get local inside information. This made so much sense to us and we looked at reviews online and loved that this company is locally owned and operated. We booked the Ring of Kerry trip and it was one of the best decisions we made on our trip. Batt was our driver and he was fantastic - responsible, fun, funny, entertaining, so knowledgeable, and very passionate about the area of the world where he grew up and where his family is from. He told us such interesting personal stories as well as shared so much rich information on the areas we were seeing. We felt like part of the family by the end of the tour! I could not have imagined how beautiful this area is and the mountains, water, cliffs, rolling fields and hills of green are magical. We made a few fun stops but it didn't feel too busy or the pace too rushed. Batt was a great photographer, as well, and always happy to snap a photo for his guests. We felt very comfortable with his driving as the roads do look treacherous to outsiders and we were relieved that we listened and didn't attempt it ourselves. I know for a fact that our experience of the Ring of Kerry was so much richer and better because we booked the Deros tour. We had a fantastic lunch at a little cliffside place (the lamb stew was delicious and very filling!). A highlight was driving through the hilly terrain while Batt sang "Danny Boy" for us (with all the verses, which I adore!). Another fun extra was when we were driving on our own to Dingle the next day and pulled up to Inch Beach. We noticed the Deros bus was there and suddenly, there was Batt waving hello to us! It was so nice to run into a new friend on our travels and realize the wonderful connections we were making on this amazing journey. I left a little piece of my heart in that beautiful area and hope to be able to return soon.

Could not have asked for a better more warm and informative guide in James Griffin for our week…read morelong golf adventure. amazing stories and history which was completely unexpected and not to mention on time every time with all the small details taken care of. Magical trip. Thank you! Kevin Kilty Oakland CA

Thank you, James Griffin, for a wonderful family vacation in Ireland. James was our driver from…read moreDublin to Killarney to Clare. Over 7 days, he guided us through the lovely villages, historic sites, and beautiful countryside - sometimes sharing a wee bit of lore. Thank you!

Cork City Tours. Took two different buses today, both had a combination of recorded commentary and…read morelive commentary. Drivers were very nice, and I felt they were very accommodating of foreigners. Also very funny! In addition, a cruise ship was in at Cobh, so the buses were SRO for a couple of hours, but everyone stayed cheerful and positive. Great day, great tour. Five Stars, Cork City Tours!

Fantastic way to see the main sights of Cork! Get on at Grand Parade and hop on or off at any stop…read morealong the way. If it's raining you can sit downstairs in the dry!

Unbelievable service in a clean, safe coach maned by a knowledgeable and professional driver who…read morewas flexible to our needs. Even though it rained for a week our sites and stops were unbelievably great! Our driver's positive and friendly attitude made the rainy week shine! A real value for our money. California Sunshine

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John Goggins, is a gem of a man. On Friday April 12th I had a bout of vertigo which left me…read moreunfocussed and dizzy. I could not drive my car as planned from Kerry to Tipperary. I had to get my partner home to Tipperary and she could not drive my manual shift car. John Goggins, despite being already booked with four passengers from Kerry to Shannon Airport accepted my request and provided transport in his comfortable Ford Passenger Van from Waterville to Tipperary. I and my partner are indeed grateful to him for his splendid company and transportation. Prof. Jim McKernan, Kealafreaghand, Mastergeehy, Waterville, County Kerry Ireland Monday April 15th, 2024.

From the owner: Services at Goggin's Trips and Tours I have outlined below a…read morelist of our services that we offer you the holiday maker and local. Our aim is to provide you with a quality transport experience to all your events, attractions and activities. Also I would like take this opportunity to inform you that we here at Goggin's pride ourselves in being flexible and can tailor and customise our services to satisfy any of your transport requirements. Our Buses We have 3 buses here at Goggin's of varying capacities therefore we can cater for all groups irrespective of numbers for any occasions. Bus Capacity 52 Seater 30 Seater 14 Seater Tours Ring of Kerry Skellig Ring Iveragh Penisula Dingle Penisula Bearra peninsula Trips Concerts Sporting Events (Horse racing,GAA,Rowing,Greyhound racing etc) Airport Shuttle (Kerry,Cork,Shannon) Train Station Shuttle (Killarney) Other major events Groups Golfing Fishing Walking Sports Group and Teams Other clubs and societies Other Services visit our website

We lucked out weather wise as it was a beautiful day. There is a lot of driving to the cliffs and…read moresome narrow winding roads. Our driver was friendly and gave us a lot of information about the area and Irish history.

I booked the Blarney & Cobh half-day tour more than a month in advance, only to have it canceled…read moreshortly before my trip due to an "unforeseen issue." While I understand that unexpected situations can happen, what I cannot understand is the complete lack of transparency and poor customer service. I asked multiple times why the tour was canceled because the booking was made through Microsoft for a company event, and I needed to provide an explanation. Instead of answering a simple question, I was repeatedly told that "all information was provided in the first email"--even though the email never explained the reason for the cancellation. A company that cancels confirmed bookings at the last minute should at least be willing to provide a basic explanation. Instead, I received dismissive responses and no accountability. The cancellation itself was disappointing, but the way it was handled was far worse. If this is how Paddywagon Tours treats customers when something goes wrong, I cannot recommend booking with them. There are plenty of tour operators in Ireland that value communication and customer service more than this one.

We loved Ireland! We loved our tour except we tried to pack too much into too little time! Some…read moreguidance regarding the time on the bus would have been appreciated especially since I asked about that particularly. Our driver was great and took us through the back roads and the twist and turns with skill and aplomb! The accommodations were excellent. When we had a small problem with one of our travelers, the tour company was extremely helpful and considerate. We did receive an excellent value for the price we paid!

From the owner: My Ireland Tour is a family-run company based in Cork. We have been offering escorted tours of…read moreIreland since 1989. We offer a range of tours including our wonderful Escorted Group Tour Series, Private Customised Tours and many specialist tours including Agricultural Tours, Music Tours and more. Your vacation will be personally managed by one of our team, and you can speak to that same person each and every time you are in touch. Booking with an independent, family-run business of 26 years, you can be assured that your Ireland holiday plans will get the full care and attention they deserve.

We stayed here for a night when visiting this summer and thought the location, view, and hotel…read moreaccommodations were all excellent. Since we were just here for a night while passing through, we unfortunately didn't get a chance to check out most of the great amenities. We can comment on an easy check-in and check out. Friendly service at breakfast, which was included with our room rate. They also have a spa and gym, which I saw from the outside but didn't have time to utilize. The room was spacious and very comfortable. Our room had a gorgeous view and balcony. I imagine this would have been a really nice place to stay for a few days and enjoy the many things to do in the surrounding area.

A great location in Killarney. Close to everything and spectacular views from our Lakeview Room…read more Friendly and helpful staff. Had a couple of meals in their Lake-room Restaurant ... the Manager looked after us the first time and was amazing as was the food! The second time the Manager was off that evening and the service was not nearly as good. Proof positive the service business is all about the people. Nonetheless it was wonderful stay ... we would return.