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 toured the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring with Paul on the first of October. Risky for the…read moreweather, and some of the normal stops were obscured by cloud, but the best views later in the day we got some spectacular views. Paul did a wonderful job narrating the the history and lore of the area in a humorous and engaging way, as well as answering our many questions. Highly recommend him for any of his itineraries.

Our group of 13 could not have asked for a better tour guide than Paul Brown. From the moment we…read moremet him, it was clear that we were in the best hands. Paul's deep knowledge of all things Ireland--from its rich history and culture to its hidden gems--was truly impressive. Even more remarkable was his pride and passion for sharing it all with us. I gave Paul a few ideas of what we hoped to see and do, and he took that list and turned it into the most unforgettable experience. Every day was perfectly curated and filled with moments we'll be talking about for years to come. His thoughtful planning, flexibility, and attention to detail made the trip feel seamless and incredibly special. We are forever grateful to Paul for making our time in Ireland so memorable. If you're looking for someone who brings Ireland to life and goes above and beyond, Paul is your guy!

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!!!

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!

It was our first full day in Cork, and we had just finished having breakfast, and wanted to get a…read moresense as to what the area had to offer. As we had had general success with city tours in Dublin and Galway we figured why not, there are certainly worse ways to spend a couple of hours. That's probably technically true - we could have spent a couple of hours fighting off pickpockets or being strangled by an elephant. But at least with those activities the level of expectation would have been minimal (and hey, what stories we'd have to share!). We waited with a group of others near the foot of Oliver Plunkett Street on a surprisingly humid early Sunday afternoon (word to the wise - at the time we visited Ireland, the weather was more consistent with our experiences in Florida than our expectations for the British Isles, so one doesn't necessarily require heavy-layered clothing in the summertime). The bus arrived on time, and we were able to secure spots on the roof. In some limited ways the ride was informative - we did learn about tours we could take of nearby places, and we were informed about some freaky churches in the area. The close calls with foliage was also surprisingly entertaining. But unlike other rides, there was no personality from the driver. In fact, there was no interaction from the driver, apart from collecting our tolls, as the commentary was pre-recorded, and boring. So, my recommendation would be to consult one of the tourist shops to inquire about things to do in the area (i.e. Ring Of Kerry, Cobh, The Blarney Stone), and to simply walk around the River Lee island to take the city sights in yourself.

Went on a trip from Dublin to Killarney with a busload of family/friends. The bus driver, Ian was…read moreAMAZING! He was funny, informative and had GREAT people skills. He made several stops along the way (one was the Cliffs of Moher), but pointed out castles, towers, major historical spots, giving us some history, and great stories of the Irish people past and present. He had a great sense of humor and kept our interest for the whole day! He was able to handle any "surprises" that came his way from the 26 passengers that were on the bus. The bus was clean and comfortable too! Book these guys! You won't be disappointed!!! Ian was a highlight to our trip to Ireland! Thank you, Ian!

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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.

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.

We had a great time with our bus driver DJ doing the Blarney Castle tour! He was funny,…read moreinformative, and gave us great tips for places to see at each stop.

Butler's Coach of Cork Ireland. John O'Donovan provided us Irish history, music, sports, and…read moreculture as well as safe driving and beautiful scenery. His narrative as we went through Belfast still affects me. He took us to the very best places and helped us experience the best of Scotland as well. He also made sure our little flock was safe and happy through 12 dayd. From pub suggestions to directions to concert halls, we couldn't ask for more. Ask for Mr. O'Donovan and you'll be pleased with your Ireland and Scotland experience.

From the owner: Coach, Bus and minivan hire. Stephen Butler Coaches is a family run coach company, who specializes…read morein luxury private coach, bus and minivan hire. Stephen established his business in 1979, to date we are celebrating over 40 years in business. We are based in the bustling town of Midleton, Co. Cork, which is also home to Jameson Distillery, Midleton. We operate one of the most luxurious and modern fleets of chauffeur driven vehicles in Cork, Ireland. We strive every day to ensure all of our customer's needs and expectations are exceeded. Contact us today for all your coach, bus and minivan hire requirements.