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Ireland, although a small country, has two jurisdictions. The Republic of Ireland is an independent country since 1922. However, a portion of the island, known as Northern Ireland, is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. There is therefore a...

The Doolough Valley, located in south Co. Mayo, is a hauntingly beautiful area and one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. Very much located off the traditional tourist routes, the area is rarely traversed by those large 53 seat buses regularly found on Irish roads. For...

Clifden and Connemara, situated west of Galway City, is a part of County Galway many visitors to this part of Ireland do not see. When speaking to international visitors, and on mentioning Galway, many tend to assume that Galway City is the dominating ‘must see’...

Ireland has many qualities to offer the discerning visitor, but it has never claimed to be a destination for sun worshipers. Notwithstanding tales of having four seasons in one day, in reality Ireland actually has a mild climate many countries would die for. The...

(On The River Shannon) County Leitrim, situated within Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, is Ireland’s least populated county with circa 32000 residents. Situated in the Province of Connaught and bordering County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, at its north western side,...

(Cliffs of Moher) The Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare, situated on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, is Ireland’s best known and most visited tourist attraction. Each year over 1.5 million visitors come to this attraction and there is scarcely a travel guide or exhibition of...

(Muckross House) Killarney National Park, a 25,000 acre gem to the west and south of Killarney Town, is a treasure which delights both visitors to Killarney and those lucky to live nearby. The facility comprises but a portion of two large estates which dominated the...

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, a 1600 mile route following Ireland’s Atlantic Coastline is proving to be a major attraction for visitors to the Emerald Isle. A comprehensive tour of the entire route would take approx two weeks to complete. Not every visitor can spare...

Are you coming to Cork Port on Cruise Ship?. Do you want a private day tour  in the greater Cork area to experience what South West Ireland has to offer?. Then Classic Ireland Guided Tours are the company to escort you around this mist beautiful part of Ireland....

Coming to South West Ireland in 2020?, If you are, a Private Tour to some of the highlights of Ireland’s most scenic region is well worth considering. South West Ireland has within the region many of Ireland’s most iconic sightseeing attractions. This area offers...

Kenmare, Co. Kerry, a small town of 2,200 souls set in stunning scenery in south Kerry has been a ‘go to’ location for visitors for many years. The town itself is located at the mouth of Kenmare Bay (Atlantic Ocean) and is surrounded by several mountain ranges,...