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      Adrian Whyte

      Curious | Adventurous | Patient

      Adventure has always called to Adrian, now he helps others answer it, safely and with confidence.

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      Andree Walkin

      Adventurous | Energetic | Competent

      Andree has hiked, biked and kayaked around Ireland and the world. Find out more about her and see why she thinks 'the west is best!'

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      Alan Sayers

      Curious | Loyal | Enthused

      Say hello to Alan, a mountaineer and cyclist with 20+ years in Mountain Rescue, eager to share his love for Ireland’s rugged beauty.

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      Brendan O'Connor

      Patient | Resilient | Empathetic

      Growing up with Killarney National Park as his playground, Brendan can often be found out in nature behind the lens of a camera.

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      Brid Ní Chonghaile

      Knowledgeable | Personable | Authentic

      Bríd blends her love of Ireland’s landscapes with her Irish language and heritage, offering personal and meaningful guided experiences.

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      Calliam Johnson

      Friendly | Conscientious | Easy-going

      After trekking across exotic far-flung mountains, Calliam was drawn back to the magic of Ireland.

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      Críostóir Mac Dhuibhne

      Passionate | Insightful | Adventurous

      Meet Críostóir — who has a lifelong love of the outdoors and is likely to be found climbing cliffs or diving into folklore and the Irish language.

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      Darragh Devaney

      Positive | Easily-Amused | Ecstatic

      Office team turned guide, Darragh knows all the best biking paths and secret surf spots of northwestern Ireland!

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      Dan MacCarthy

      Motivated | Curious | Interesting (!)

      West Cork native Dan is an island explorer, cyclist, and writer who has visited over 650 Irish islands and counting.

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      David Lawless

      Enthusiastic | Compassionate | Musical

      From music to mountains, David can either be found hiking in the hills or out playing his harp.

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      David Lynch

      Passionate | Adventurous | Calm

      Meet David, a cinematographer turned guide who finds peace in the wild and now shares his passion for exploring the outdoors.

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      Declan Faulkner

      Enthusiastic | Sociable | Empathetic

      Ambidextrous and multi-talented, Declan brings a wealth of experience to the hills when he's out guiding groups.

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      Denis Beakey

      Positive | Passionate | Listener

      Denis' path to has been a storied adventure, and it doesn't look like it's stopping any time soon. Join this art lover on the hill!

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      Donncha O Brien

      Open | Family | Fun

      Meet Donncha, would-be Javelin Olympian, and star of the sport Irish road bowling!

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      Duncan Warner

      Outside | Active | Happy

      A fanatical paddler and all round funnyman, meet Duncan.

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      Ed Geraghty

      Passionate | Friendly | Fun

      After years abroad, Ed returned to County Mayo, where he now guides visitors through the landscapes and stories of the west of Ireland.

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      Fergus McCaffery

      Organised | Professional | Caring

      Meet forester Fergus, a guide of many talents like hiking, biking and surfing, who is passionate about sharing his love of Ireland.

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      Fiona Gallagher

      Ernest | Helpful | Entertaining

      Historian and mountain rescuer Fiona reads Ireland’s landscape like a story, where hills, placenames, and mythology bring the past to life.

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      Fionnuala Kennedy

      Curious | Considerate | Calm

      Meet Fionnuala, our banjo-playing gardener who can't wait to share Ireland's history, heritage and folklore.

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      Iacopo Viganò

      Humble | Patient | Caring

      Originally from the Italian Alps, Iacopo is a mountain leader who brings global experience and a passion for Ireland’s landscapes.

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      Jacquie Lynskey

      Positive | Energetic | Calm

      Meet Jacquie, the expert on all things Connemara and sea swimming. An avid orienteerer, you'll never get lost on a hike with Jacquie!

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      Jessie McDonald

      Curious | Musical | Passionate

      From teaching languages to archaeological digs, Jessie now shares her passion for Ireland’s beauty and heritage as a tour guide.

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      Joanne Maye

      Creative | Fun | Caring

      Join Joanne as she shares her passion for Ireland’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and natural beauty.

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      John Neary

      Friendly | Fun | Practical

      From the office to the wilds, John is now a fountain of knowledge of Ireland's hidden gems.

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      Julie Reeves

      Passionate | Witty | Charming

      From mountain leader to avid gardener, meet Julie.

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      Katie Gordon

      Adventurous | Determined | Patient

      Meet Katie, the adventure-loving Sligo native who's just as happy up a mountain as she is in the wild Atlantic Ocean.

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      Kayne Coy

      Engaging | Knowledgeable | Conscientious

      From Colorado to Cork (via a very long bike ride), Kayne now explores Ireland’s wild places with stories, songs, and good company.

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      Kate O'Sullivan

      Curious | Enthusiastic | Proactive

      Meet Kate, the cheese-loving, art teacher turned outdoor enthusiast. Read on to discover Kate's favourite places to explore.

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      Katarzyna Sabatowicz

      Passionate | Adventurous | Mindful

      Katarzyna is an adventurous guide and photographer, drawn from Iceland’s glaciers to Ireland’s wild landscapes and hidden viewpoints.

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      Liam Fahy

      Fun | Professional | Longshanks

      Perhaps our tallest guide, meet Liam, who enjoys everything from rock climbing to salsa dancing!

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      Kevin Cronin

      Adventurous | Active | Ageless

      Drawn like a moth to a flame to the remote regions of Ireland, hidden valleys, stone walls and ancient roads are Kevin's oxygen.

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      Linda Champ

      Adventurous | Attentive | Open Minded

      Meet Linda, our Wilderness Ireland yoga expert. Find out more about the many countries she has called home in the past.

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      Mairead Bichard

      Kind | Friendly | Creative

      Join Máiréad in exploring Ireland’s wild landscapes, uncovering its rich history, and discovering hidden gems along the way.

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      Maria O'Reilly

      Fun | Excited | Considerate

      From Wicklow to Connemara and the Mournes, Maria is an expert on hiking Ireland's mountains and paddling Irish coastlines.

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      Mark Brown

      Adventurous | Energetic | Fun

      Meet Mark, an avid cyclist passionate about sharing Ireland’s stunning landscapes and his love for adventure with you.

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      Mary Young

      Thoughtful | Cheerful | Open-minded

      Meet Mary, a rural Ireland native with a love for canoeing, kayaking and hill walking. Find out more about her passion for exploration!

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      Matthias Ruedel

      Dependable | Strong | Warm

      Hillwalker, mountain rescuer, and hopelessly enchanted by Ireland, Matthias has spent decades following the call of the wild.

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      Michael Burke

      Encouraging | Outdoor | Adventure

      Michael lives for wild picnics, mountain adventures, and paddling across Galway’s lakes and seas. Nature is his playground.

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      Niall McKenna

      Friendly | Considerate | Active

      Let Niall guide you through Ireland’s stunning landscapes, sharing his passion for its rich heritage and the stories of those who came before.

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      Paul Quinn

      Life | People | Outdoors

      Paul's love of high mountains has taken him across the world - and back to Ireland!

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      Pat Lordan

      Outgoing | Understanding | Enjoys Life

      Discover Ireland’s wild landscapes with Pat, whose love for the outdoors has led him from the Wicklow Mountains to Kilimanjaro.

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      Pearse O'Tuathail

      People | Passion | Adventure

      After years spent wandering remote areas of the world, Pearse has come to realise the most beautiful places are right on his doorstep.

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      Paul Easto

      Thoughtful | Determined | Hot Chocolate

      Co-Founder and cycling fanatic, meet Paul

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      Patricia Gardiner

      Enthusiastic | Energetic | Adventurous

      An adventurous spirit and natural storyteller, Patricia loves revealing Ireland’s hidden gems, rich history and local character.

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      Ronan Shaw

      Patient | Energetic | Curious

      From an incredible solo tour of Africa to his undying love for his kayak, meet Ronan.

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      Ruairi Leddy

      Adventurous | Friendly | Passionate

      An outdoor educator & adventurer, Ruairi loves to show you Ireland's majestic landscapes by bike & kayak!

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      Ryan Lavery

      Informative | Personable | Entertaining

      Ryan swapped safaris for Ireland’s hills, sharing wildlife, history, and a good laugh along the way.

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      Samzie Hale

      Fun | Thoughtful | Energetic

      Former hairdresser Samzie loves nothing more than getting out into nature and camping on the beach.

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      St.John O Donnabhain

      Adventurous | Friendly | Chatty

      Say hi to St.John - a Kilkenny native who's more fond of the mountains than flat land. Ask him about all things Irish language and history!

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      Tom Meehan

      Cheerful | Positive | Professional

      After years at sea, Tom decided he'd rather explore dry land!

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      Warner Wilders

      Loyal | Enthusiastic | Prototype

      Warner has pedalled over most of Ireland's mountains and he's not stopping soon!

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      Our holidays reviewed
      in your own words

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      Trust me, if you want to experience rural Ireland you need a guide. It is extremely unlikely that anyone but a native could find these glorious, remote places in rural Ireland. Wilderness Ireland offers excellent value, locations, hikes, meals, accomodations, and most specifically terrific guides.

      Douglas Todd
      Hiking & Island Hopping - Cork & Kerry
      Reviewed on 19/09/2021

      Rated 4.94 out of 5 based on 3,799 reviews

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      You'll be in good company on a Wilderness Ireland Trip. Some of the biggest and best known names in the business have recommended us.

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