Derek Spillane

IE52995

Since 2012

English

Private Tour Guide In
Galway
Other Guiding Areas
Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, Cork, County Kerry, Dublin, Mayo

I am a qualified Failte Ireland National Guide and a licenced SPSV limousine driver. I holds a BA (Hons. ) Degree in History and Heritage Studies and I was honoured to be former Chairman of the Galway Tour Guides Association. I'm currently a member of ATGI, The Association of Tour Guides of Ireland. I can trace my Galwegian roots back to 1776, to the Aran Islands. Throughout my life, I have travelled extensively around the world and realised the value of a good guide in bringing a place alive. I resolved back then to become a professional guide one day and show visitors the places in Ireland I feel are unique and special. I was born in a Gaelic speaking area and would love to share a few words with you and share my passion for history and folklore. I look forward to showing you around the west of Ireland and the town I call home, Galway. With my knowledge and expertise I can create a special bespoke tour for you that will help you get the most from your valuable vacation time. All my tours are highly customisable, so whether its a visit to an Oyster farm, farm cottage visit with cookery course, Distillery, Airport pick up or onward journey to your next accommodation after the tour, just askMy Credentials ●Accredited Failte Ireland National Tour Guide, I've been offering tours since 2013.● SPSV licenced limousine driver and limousine hire●BA (Frist Class Honours) Degree in History and Heritage Studies.●Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Training, achieving a Distinction in my Level 9 Postgraduate Degree. ●Full public liability insurance.●My expertise include Ireland's history, archaeology, architecture, literature, folklore and folklife (including Ireland's food heritage). ●As a life long foodie, having worked in the hospitality industry most of my working life. I recently completed a Level 9, Postgraduate SPA in Food Innovation and Entrepreneurshiip. I co-own a successful food business. ● I live in Galway City with my family by the sea.

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