Tour with Harry

Some advice for anyone planning a trip to Ireland and booking a private vehicle and driver.

----When booking a private driver and vehicle always make sure to ask to see the relevant paperwork, ie vehicle insurance and licence to permit them to be hired for hire or reward. -- The driver should be holding a SPSV /PSV licence.
--The vehicle should have a special plate/sticker attached designating it as having being tested and cleared for public hire work.

There are a few cowboys who may offer to drive you around, offering a private driver and vehicle for your adventures in Ireland who are NOT licenced or insured to do so legally.
If you hire one of these boyos, you will not be insured in the event of an accident, and the vehicle could be seized at a law enforcement checkpoint leaving you with no transport.
No honest operator will mind verifying with you, that he and his vehicle are properly registered and insured.
In these situations a supposedly "cheap" deal could turn out to be a very expensive deal in the long term.
Be safe folks while you're enjoying our wonderful country.

Interesting!!

US academic believes he is the first person to gain Irish citizenship based on DNA test John Portmann (61) believes he is first to use modern technology to prove that he is entitled to an Irish passport

By 9pm tonight, we had issued over 150 fines to those found using their phone while driving.

Despite the fact that using a phone while driving can cause a serious or fatal road traffic collision, some drivers continue to persistently do it.

Would it really hurt you to leave it down when behind the wheel?

Even though I'm on a couple of days off, I will continue to monitor the quality of the Guinness.
Such is my commitment to excellence!! 😁😁

A great story, that I often tell on tour. If you're going, enjoy the craic!!

.. well done to all concerned. 👍👍

Deposit Return Scheme makes impact on litter levels The Deposit Return scheme has resulted in a significant reduction in the number of cans and bottles thrown onto streets and an overall improvement in litter levels nationwide, according to the latest national litter survey.

Interesting read...

Why bonfires blaze across Ireland on June 23rd The sight of St John's Eve bonfires on hilltops still provides quite a spectacle and reminds us of a pivotal time in the calendar

Yep..!

Might be of interest (unfortunately 😔)

Explained: Customer rights if your flight is cancelled Consumer Affairs Correspondent Joe Mag Raollaigh looks at the options for customers, with Aer Lingus cancelling over 240 flights and IALPA pilots serving notice of an indefinite work-to-rule and an eight-hour strike.

Some advice for anyone planning a trip to Ireland and booking a private vehicle and driver.

When booking private drivers and vehicles always make sure to ask to see the relevant paperwork, ie vehicle insurance and licence to permit them to be hired for hire or reward. There are a few operators offering private driver and vehicle for your Adventures in Ireland who are NOT licenced or insured to do so legally.

Some good information here.
Caveat Emptor!

Kilmainham Gaol has witnessed some of the most heroic and tragic events in Ireland’s emergence as a modern nation. It is one of our busiest and best-loved heritage sites.

As the summer season begins, we wish to emphasise that no third-party organizations have been given authorization to sell tickets for Kilmainham Gaol. Any tickets acquired from external sources, including reselling platforms, are not valid and such tickets-holders will be denied entry. Additionally, we are aware of fraudulent websites claiming to be our official site. These websites and domain names may appear similar, but they have absolutely no affiliation with the Office of Public Works or Kilmainham Gaol. We are urging visitors to be vigilant, as tickets bought from these sites cannot be honoured. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐬 www.kilmainhaimgaolmuseum.ie


OPW - Office of Public Works Kilmainham Gaol Museum Heritage Ireland

Always a fantastic visit .will be back shortly.

Who doesn't love the vibrant, bustling city of Galway in summer? 🌞✨ From the lively streets filled with music and laughter to the picturesque views along the waterfront, Galway is pure magic ☘️

Fantastic initiative! Well done to all concerned.

📢 Exciting News!

As part of our Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpreted tours program, several sites across the country will host ISL tours for 2024. Our expert guides, accompanied by ISL interpreters, will share fascinating stories at locations like Kilmainham Gaol Museum, Rock of Cashel, Charles Fort, and more!

These tours are free of charge and book out fast, so email the site directly to secure your place. Find the full list of sites and their contact information at heritageireland.ie/whats-on/irish-sign-language-tours/.


Aughnanure Castle Heritage Site Portumna Castle Irish Deaf Society Irish Deaf Youth Association National Deaf Women of Ireland Parke's Castle OPW Dublin Castle Sligo Abbey Rathfarnham Castle The Glebe House and Gallery Donegal Castle Glendalough Visitor Centre Ross Castle Clonmacnoise Annes Grove Gardens Doneraile Court and Gardens. Pearse Museum and St Enda's Park JFK Memorial Park & Arboretum

Hopefully -- never needed. But just in case--

Timing is everything! As we start into the bank holiday weekend I’d like to announce some BIG NEWS! The Irish Tourist Assistance Service (ITAS) is rebranding and our new website has gone live today! From here on in we will be known as TOURIST SOS

For those who haven’t heard of us, we are here to help international tourists to Ireland who are victims of crime or medical trauma, or who find themselves in sticky situations (lost passports etc). We liaise with embassies, airlines & credit card companies. We have offices in Pearse St and O’Connell St Garda Stations and are open 7 days a week.

This whole rebranding process has been a phenomenal journey. It has taken 18 months of hard work. So many people to thank…. the UCD Innovation Academy, Fáilte Ireland, Brand Led Growth, Dept. Of Justice, our CEO Lisa Kennedy, Manager Pat Mullaney, our staff, and our very hard working board.

We hope you never need us, but if you do, we’re here.
Remember our name, TOURIST SOS.
Feel free to share & spread the word.
Many thanks!
Gina
Chairperson
Tourist🆘

Home We are a free, confidential support service dedicated to international visitors who experience a crime or other distressing incidents - 7 days a week.

Beautiful part of the lovely Connemara. I'll be there on Wednesday next.

Inagh Valley, Connemara.
The name Connemara (Conamara) translates as ‘Inlets of the Sea’ and the roads along the peninsula’s filigreed shoreline bear this out as they wind around the coves of this breathtaking stretch of Ireland’s jagged west coast.
From Galway city, a slow, shore-side route passes hidden beaches and seaside hamlets. At the start of the Gaeltacht region, west of Spiddal, the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic, with parched fields rolling to fissured bays.
Connemara’s starkly beautiful interior, traversed by the N59, is a kaleidoscope of rusty bogs, lonely valleys and shimmering black lakes. At its heart are the Maumturk Mountains and the pewter-tinged quartzite peaks of the Twelve Bens mountain range, with a network of scenic hiking and biking trails. Everywhere the land is laced by stone walls.
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/ireland/county-galway/connemara

Something for everybody!!

100 great restaurants and places to eat around Ireland this summer Our writers have found the best restaurants and recommendations for dining in Ireland this summer

Beautiful visit!!

Happy Friday! Wishing you a serene long weekend ahead 🏰🌹

📍 Kilkenny Castle & Gardens