Tom Meehan

Where to begin with Tom?!? As mentioned, I've been doing guided trekking tours for over a decade and Tom is at the Top of the Top! First and foremost, I felt safe 100% of the time. Never did I have a concern about anything, especially my safety.

He has keen leadership skills without being hovering. He's aware of people's needs and addresses them thoroughly and thoughtfully. He made good a decision when the weather went sideways, literally, and had a fantastic Plan B in place (Blasket Centre). He's prepared, he's engaging, he's knowledgeable, he's approachable, he's fun!

And when he pulled out his guitar and his voice flowed in perfect harmony, there just may have been a collective Sigh & Swoon. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Tom!

Tom is an amazing guide and wonderful person. He is knowledgeable, very professional, and friendly. When we had particularly bad weather one day, he improvised and came up with Plan B that included visiting the Blaskett Islands Visitor Center which we thoroughly enjoyed.

Tom, our guide, was competent and in control throughout, without being intrusive. He allowed each group member to have their own experience, while offering assistance as needed. Tom’s entertaining stories, knowledge of the area and quiet humor were a perfect match for the beauty of the landscape and the personality of group. 100% recommend Tom as a guide.

Tom is clearly highly competent, for which I was glad, but more, he is fun and a terrific musical talent! I enjoyed his playing and singing at the brewery while we sampled the beer after a delicious chowder lunch.

I was especially appreciative of how supportive and encouraging Tom was on the steepest part of the ascent on Mt Brandon. That wet and windy day up the slope challenged my limit of ability and energy. Because Tom was so gracious and helpful to me, I was able to complete the hike safely and maintain some dignity even as I was the last one up the mountain.

Tom is so pleasant and engaging, yet I always felt he had an eye on our safety as individuals and as a group. His warmth set the stage for the bonding we felt in our group.

Tom was a great guide, and told us a lot about the places we visited and Ireland in general. He was very easy to talk to and a really approachable personal. He made this trip very comfortable and fun for everyone.

Tom was great and resourceful when the weather got bad.

Tom was terrific. Great person, knows the area and was easy to talk to. Had good options with the bad weather.

Tom was excellent! He was a huge part of making the whole experience such a great memory.

Tom the guide was first class.

As previously mentioned, Tom was outstanding and went the extra mile. Very considerate, respectful and knowledgeable.

Tom was great. He was thoughtful and seemed to have time for everyone. He was attentive to all the needs of the group. He provided good information about the plans for each day.

The guideTom did an excellent job

As I said above, Tom was a fantastic guide, who really knew what he was doing.

Tom was a great guide and ambassador for both Wilderness Ireland and Ireland itself.

Well, you really should give Tom a raise
We was the clip board of fun
Organized and his singing towards the end of the trip was icing on the cake

Tom was an excellent guide and companion, with a great sense of humour. He was knowledgeable, patient and creative in planning alternatives when weather required a shift to Plan B. Appreciated the effort he took get to know each member of the group on a personal basis.

Tom was terrific, very relaxed, encouraging and picked great spots for lunch and end of hike pubs. And very talented musically.

Tom is, like Mary Poppins, practically perfect in every way. He patiently answered my questions about Irish politics and history, my friends’ questions about flora and fauna, and made every aspect of the trip so enjoyable and personal. He’s a gem of a person and an absolutely excellent guide. No notes! Keep doing what you’re doing, Tom.

Tom was excellent! He was a huge part of making the whole experience such a great success. He was so patient with all our many many many questions, and did a great job keeping tabs on everyone's individual needs over the week.

We all loved Tom so, so much! Both as a guide and as a human - it was lovely to spend time with him.

Tom was clearly attentive to who needed more hands-on support on hikes, and who wanted to hike ahead or hang back. He was attuned to who wanted to talk more, and who wanted to hike in silence. Couldn't have asked for a better guide in Dingle. Also loved getting to hear him play guitar for us! Tom is a big part of why I'm definitely planning to book another Wilderness Ireland trip.

Some of my favorite things about our guide Tom:
The daily summaries of our hike and a look ahead to what we could expect the next day
Your sense of humor and easy laugh along with your relaxed and easy going attitude kept the whole mood of the group light and fun. Nothing seemed to annoy you, it was great.
Your guitar playing was more appreciated then I think you realized. We all loved it and it was such a great end to the day.

Thanks so much for a truly memorable experience

Tom was fantastic, he was very patient with the slow walkers, and with all the questions everyone had. Tom was very knowledgeable about the local history and the plants. Tom really went out of his way to ensure everyone was happy, even making a special trip to a waterfall for one of our group!

Tom is a very nice man, he was patient and understanding to all our group

Tom could not have done a better job! He was warm, helpful, honest, and truly a delight. Even during an entire day of very wet, pouring rain. His mini concert was a highlight..really good!

Tom was great!

Our guide Tom was great. Took good care of one tour member with medical needs. Wished he was by our side more on some of the rock scrambles on Sheeps Head. At one point another hiker, not on our tour, had to help me snd several other tour members scramble down a slippy rocky ledge. We were too spread out. Sometimes he was too far in the lead snd felt like he lost the tail end of the hikers.

Tom was capable, friendly, knowledgeable, and musical!

Tom was very pleasant and easy to be around. He was a great guide.

Tom looked after us so well, we were always thoroughly briefed, he was always willing to make an extra effort to cater to specific requirements of the groups, super organised and very knowledgeable

The pace Tom set was great and because we returned to the same B&B each night (and had to pick up our vehicle from a different place daily) he had selected nice spots for us to wait/meet up.

Tom was great. Exceeded our expectations

We really appreciated how Tom was intuitive and tuned in to the people our group and knew what we needed or what was right for the moment. He kept tabs on the group as a whole but also gave us the freedom to be ourselves and have our own hiking “styles.” We enjoyed the history he shared each day and singing songs with him. He was a calm and encouraging presence for our group and a connection to Irish history and culture.

Tom was just brilliant.

Tom was a very knowledgeable guide!

Tom was a seasoned and expert guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

Tom did a great job. He was always pleasant and attentive and tried to meet every need of the group.

The territory and weather were superb, matched by the qualities of the guide. (See earlier comments).

Our guide was great. He was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. I really thought that I got the most out of my holiday.

Tom was an excellent guide and we all enjoyed our time with Tom and the whole group!

The trip would not have been the same without Tom. He was top-notch, in all regards - care and concern for others, friendliness, organization, communication, etc. He always checked with everyone in the group as to their overall well-being, as well as their preferences for any given day or evening. He just exemplified all of the charm, friendliness, and generosity that I found in the Irish people everywhere we went. Tom and our main driver for the week were wonderful - just listening to their chatter gave us quite a chuckle each day. He shared his musical talents for us one evening, at the remote coastal inn - what an unexpected and special treat. I would search out another trip with Tom in the future for sure!!!

Tom was an excellent guide and made sure that we were all looked after as individuals and a group. My birthday occurred during the trip and he and fellow group members gave ma special evening to remember.

Tom was top-notch! He really made the trip go from great to excellent! He was very good at coordinating, pacing, entertaining, and communicating. And when we were lucky enough to have him share his own music, we knew we lucked out as it really topped off our week! He also made sure we got to see a lot of the towns we were in at night as well. Everyone got what they wanted from quiet nights in, to fun music-filled nights out! I cannot say enough about how wonderful Tom was and I would request him in the future!

Tom was a nice, quiet, knowledgeable, kind and modest guide. Although this was his first time guiding this trip (he mostly does trips in other part of Ireland s) it did not feel that way. He knew were to go and guided us well through the walks.
Tom’s performance on the guitar one evening was absolutely an highlight; what a voice!! That was such a nice evening.

Tom was great. Flexible and organised. I wish some of the walks could be longer and skip some of the shopping time in small towns

Tom was a fabulous guide. He was attentive to the needs of all members of our group, and we had hikers with varying levels of skill and experience. He was extremely kind to my children (ages 18 and 22). Each evening he gave us accurate descriptions of the next day's hike. I felt well prepared for each day's hike as a result of the prior evening's description. Tom treated us to a guitar concert one evening which was definitely a highlight of the trip. Tom was responsive to our requests and made our requests for swimming and whiskey tasting happen. He took amazing care of our group. I cannot imagine having a better guide than Tom!

Our guide, Tom, was excellent. As I said in a previous response, he gave good history, good hiking advice, spent time with all of us, kept us at a good pace without pressuring anyone to keep up or move faster. I would take a tour with him again.

Tom was phenomenal! He was knowledgable, kind, funny, good-natured, flexible, and encouraging. I appreciated his organization, timliness, sense of humor, professionalism, and musical talents. He went out of his way to find music for us on our final night in Dingle, and I will be forever grateful!

I feel like I found the proverbial pot of gold with Tom as our guide. I would recommend him for the guide hall of fame!

Tom Meehan was excellent.

Tom was a kind and helpful guide, and a talented musician.

Tom Meehan did an absolutely wonderful job taking care of us. He is exceptional. He made certain we had options for times we were not up to the planned trip. We loved his music the night he played his guitar and sang in Killarney.
We feel very fortunate to have met him and traveled with him. He listened and was attentive to people’s wants and needs and was the most accommodating and intuitive person.

Tom was a great guide--very knowledgeable and personable. He was also very flexible as he tried to accommodate some of our individual requests and did a great job providing us with a few alternative itineraries when we couldn't visit some sites due to weather.

Tom was key to a wonderful trip. He was mindful of safety and the ability of participants. He was engaging and endeavoured to meet the diverse needs of the group. His skills at bringing all of us together were very much appreciated.

Top of the range !

Our guide Tom was professional, friendly and knowledgeable and went over and above to make our experience a memorable one

Tom know what he's doing; he stopped one of our hikes after we had forded a couple of streams and hit one that was turbulent with very high water. It was a tough decision because we wanted to keep going, but the right one. It gave me a great deal of confidence to know we were with an experienced hiker.

Tom has a light touch with people; he was deft at dealing with idiosyncracies and concerns. This is not an easy thing to do when you have different personalities from various countries.

Our guide Tom was knowledgeable, accommodating, respectful to all our needs and made all possible efforts to ensure our satisfaction.

Tom Meehan was great. "A Quiet Man" I called him..but a super guide and informative at the same time.

Our guide Tom is what made our hike in Ireland so memorable. He took excellent care of us and went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves and that everything ran smoothly. The logistics (luggage transfer, van pick up, check in to our lodging, evening meals) were all very smooth, and the daily hikes included a few challenges, incredible vistas, and walks along the beach. His good humor, expertise, and patience were all greatly appreciated!

Again Tom was great! I can't say enough positively to reflect how much I enjoyed his knowledge and support during our week with the tour. The highlight was Tom's impromptu concert at the Enniskerry Inn pub

The guide was first class and could not have been more helpful.

Tom was the total package of a fine guide, from patience, knowledgeability, tolerance, flexibility, and seasoning to a well-honed sense of humor, generosity, and fine musicianship.

Tom did a great job. An 11 out of 10.

Tom was a good man. Even sang us a few tunes at dinner one evening.

Tom was very good and looked after us well. It was his first Dingle Way expedition and as such he did well. His guitar playing and singing were most enjoyable and a rare treat.

Tom was really friendly, and helpful and went out of his way to make sure we didn't miss stuff - he drove a few of us to see something we would otherwise have missed after dinner. He also drove me to my accomodation after the trip which was very much appreciated. Not quite as experienced or as knowledgeable about flowers and things as the last trip I went on but he still knew loads more than me!