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.

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.

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 were VERY off season for our trip to Ireland (early December 2010 - there was even snow on the…read moreground!) But of all our days in Ireland, this one in Cobh was sunny (if chilly) and not a tour-bus in sight when we showed up for our walking tour. Visiting Cobh was one of the highlights of our trip to Co. Cork, the museum and then the trail tour were complete surprises - we enjoyed both so much -- walking around with a local who enjoyed telling the stories, it was a real pleasure. We also realized how lucky we were with the timing (we were COLD, but we were able to have such a wonderful, personalized visit). I highly recommend this to anybody visiting Co. Cork - definitely add a day - spend time going through the museum (lots of great information on emigration as well as the visits of famous ships and people) and the "Titanic Trail" is about way more than the Titanic. Really is worth the time. And, VERY VERY scenic town! Here's the website: http://www.titanic-trail.com/

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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We had a great time during the Jameson experience at cork. The tour itself was well executed and…read morevery interesting. They also provided lots of samples which was appreciated. We learned a lot and particularly enjoyed learning about their method and madness line. Our tour guide was great. Do note that you may need to stick around after the tour a bit before driving especially if you didn't have much in your stomach! We would definitely come back sometime.

I learned so much about the Jameson brand and the whiskey-making process during the Midleton…read moreDistillery Experience. The hour-and-fifteen-minute guided tour takes you behind the scenes of the 200-year-old facility, with stops at the grain store, mill house, and maturation warehouses. Along the way, you'll see the massive iron water wheel that once powered the mill before steam engines took over, as well as the largest pot still in the world, both impressive highlights. The tour wraps up with a tasting of three whiskeys. Ours included Jameson Original, Redbreast, and Green Spot. It's a great way to experience the range of flavors and styles Jameson has to offer. You also get a drink voucher to use at the on-site bar, which is conveniently attached to the gift shop. I'd recommend this tour not just to Jameson fans and whiskey enthusiasts, but also to history lovers and anyone interested in Irish craftsmanship. It's a well-paced, engaging experience that combines tradition, storytelling, and flavor in a beautifully preserved setting.

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

Located just a few blocks off the town center, this was a very convenient place to stay in Kinsale…read moreduring the two days there. One is close by to a few of the restaurants and pubs, the main street through town and everything is within 10-15 minutes. The room we had was very spacious on the first floor in the separate building across the entrance way. it was very quiet at night. Wifi is available but we had to go to the lounge area to pick up any signal strength. Breakfast was served with both hot and cold entrees. Ours was a buffet setting. The owners were very helpful and gracious in working with us on questions as to where to find things around town. We parked our tour bus up the road by the fire station and they were nice enough to ferry our luggage up to the bus when we were leaving. Would I stay here again. Absolutely.

Great start to our 3 week adventure. We arrived beyond exhausted after the worst travel day ever…read more But arrived here in the evening and could not recommend this hotel more. Thankfully they had a lift (elevator) as we had 3 weeks worth of stuff. We decided to consolidate the next couple days into our smaller suitcase. But our room had another room as you come in. Plenty of room to store our 6 bags without being in our way. The beds were firmer than we are used to. But we slept well. Room was quiet and dark. Shower bath had excellent water pressure. Staff were so welcoming and helpful. Definitely get their breakfast!!! We didnt have time to try the spa. Park is included but have to walk a couple blocks. Wish we were staying longer here. Cute town. Lovely cathedrals. Castle. Strolled the River walk. Dinner Matt the Miller.

This review is for Lafayette's inside this hotel. A food tour as part of a team building event…read morebrought us to Lafayette's and I had the most delicious Gluten-Free scone I've ever had. On my last day before I departed from Cork I decided to go back for more. Unfortunately, they had none of the scones that day BUT they had the most amazing Gluten-Free chocolate something muffin. I thought the scone was good but THIS was phenomenal. Spongy, soft, melt in your mouth goodness. I was going to take a few home with me on the plane but they only had one left! It paired extremely well with a latte!