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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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      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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      Ciaran Kinney

      Passionate | Excited | Committed

      Ciaran is an experienced expedition leader with a passion for Ireland that has brought him here to guide with extensive experience overseas.

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      Clíodhna Mc Ardle

      Determined | Passionate | Enthusiastic

      Meet Cliodhna Mc Ardle, climbing expert and all around adventurer - ready to lead your next wild adventure in Ireland.

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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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      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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      Dean McMenamin

      Reliable | Friendly | Adventurous

      Dean bought a bike to see how far he'd go... 44,000 km later, he finally returned home!

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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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      Eoin Warner

      Fun | Passionate | Considerate

      Both on-screen and off-screen Eoin shares his love for wildlife, nature and 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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      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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      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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      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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      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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      Liam Fahy

      Fun | Professional | Longshanks

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

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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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      Kevin Oliver

      Curious | Adventurous | Active

      From adventure racing to vintage motorbikes, meet adventure-lover Kevin!

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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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      Maria O'Loughlin

      Curious | Creative | Quirky

      Maria has lived all over the world, from Los Angeles to London, Paris to Barcelona, but Ireland never stopped calling her home.

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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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      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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      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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      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

      Riding in Donegal with Wilderness Ireland was a truly marvelous experience. I would recommend it without reservation especially to serious cyclists. Given the elevations, I am not sure this is a "moderate" route. But we all handled it, some of us on an ebike. Couldn't have enjoyed it more. Thanks to all!

      Patricia Mulcahy
      Bike Tour - Donegal From Cliffs to Coast
      Reviewed on 13/06/2022

      Rated 4.93 out of 5 based on 2,423 reviews

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      As Recommended By...

      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.

      Los Angeles Times
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      Vogue
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      USA Today

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      Six expert travel companies. One place for all your adventures.

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      Specialists in offering a range of adventure holidays, tours and incredible wilderness experiences. Wilderness Ireland take their clients to the most remote and beautiful regions of Ireland, all while staying at the most welcoming accommodations and delivering outstanding customer service.

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      Wilderness England creates incredible journeys to the wild and magical outdoor spaces across Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumberland, the Cotswolds and the Peak District. Providing inspiring active experiences, immerse yourself in the unique landscapes, history, culture and wildlife on a Wilderness England adventure.

      Britain's original ski travel agency and tailor-made ski tour operator, Ski Solutions has been arranging ski holidays for over 30 years across Europe and North America. The Ski Solutions team are all skiing experts, and their wealth of knowledge and passion for the mountains will ensure you experience a truly memorable ski holiday.

      Cycling for Softies is a luxury cycling tour operator providing gourmet cycling adventures in France and Italy. These are leisurely cycling tours winding through vineyards and staying in high end accommodation where the emphasis is as much on the food and wine as the cycling. Welcome to life in the easy lane.

      Wilderness Scotland offers an inspiring range of guided and customised adventure holidays, in the most remote and beautiful regions of Scotland. The Wilderness Scotland team know how to create enriching adventure holidays and know the wild places of Scotland better than anyone.

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