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I had a wonderful experience with everyone on this trip. Our wonderful guide Helen and skill full driver Eddie made my vacation even better than I imagined. Great food, comfortable accommodations were had at the family owned Cawley's Hotel. I can't say enough good things about Mai's Secret Ireland Tours. I can't wait to book them again!
By Ellen A for Springtime in Ireland on Jun 06, 2025
What a phenomenal trip and experience we had on this 8 day trip to Ireland. Mai Herron, owner, planned the greatest itinerary for this tour. She left nothing out and no detail was forgotten. No hiccups whatsoever. We got to see the beauty of Ireland and meet and stay with the wonderful people of Ireland. Our stay in Sligoh was so authentic at the Cawley’s Guest House. The most beautiful part of this stay was Mae inviting her family to play true authentic folk Irish music for us one night. Unbelievably moving and what an experience. Helen, our tour guide and Eddie, our driver were true, true professionals!!! I recommend this tour-Secret Ireland Tours for your visit to Ireland.
By Garry D for Springtime in Ireland on Jun 06, 2025
My Haunted Ireland trip this past Oct 2024 with Secret Ireland Tours, owner Mai Hernon , was absolutely incredible!! If you are considering a trip to Ireland, I feel that you should have a tour guide that is from Ireland and you will find this with Mai Hernon. A born and raised Irish woman who knows all of the rich history from her many years growing up in this beautiful country. From old traditions, to food to the incredible ancient ruins scattered all around this gorgeous country. The Irish people will greet you with smiles and humble hearts ready to serve you with your hearts desires. Extremely impressed with all of our day-to-day site seeing adventures and our late night paranormal investigations in some of the world famous castles. We even stayed for 3 nights at the most haunted castle in Ireland, the beautiful and mysterious Blackwater Castle! This was a life long trip that I treated myself to and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit and explore the beautiful Ireland. Mai knew all of the history of each destination and also sang some beautiful old Irish melodies. We went back in time and experienced so many ancient sites, castles, Pat Noon’s Fairy Farm, we walked thru the mystical mountains to the Hellfire Caves and much more. We also had time to go enjoy some local pubs and do some souvenir shopping. Do yourself a favor and book your trip with this company Secret Ireland Tours. You will have a genuine Irish experience with amazing memories! 🍀🇮🇪❤️
By Anne O for Haunted Ireland Halloween with Chris Fleming on Nov 16, 2024
Thank you so much Anne for your wonderful review. We did our best to bring you to most of the places that we had on the itinerary, but as you know, delays outside of our control denied us from going to only one or two places. We did however have surprises in there that we think people liked. I enjoyed giving out the spot prizes on the bus. And as you know, I love singing so that was also a pleasure for me. Getting to know you all is special and watching everybody getting to know each other was and is always great for me. I am hoping that you will come along with us again in the future! You will always be welcome.
By Secret Ireland Tours LLC on Nov 17, 2024
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Mai from Secret Ireland Tours was my private driver on a tour that I took around the East, South and West of Ireland and I must say that it was the best experience I’ve ever had. I don’t drive so she met me at the airport in her car and we stayed in Swords Dublin for the first two days. She brought me to all the interesting places in and around Dublin. We visited amazing places like Glendalough, Powerscourt House and Gardens, the Waterfall. We visited Kilkenny castle and the beautiful town of Kilkenny. While we were there we also visited the beautiful Cathedral too. We drove down to the Cork Coast and stayed in a lovely B&B in Youghal. We then went by the coast and visited Drombeg stone circle which was amazing. My favorite place was the little town of Glandore not far from Drombeg. We stopped there to have dinner. The food was out on its own. We drove around the Ring of Beara and the spectacular Ring of Kerry with so many stops. I have so many great photo’s of these places. We finally went to Galway where we stayed in a great hotel just outside the town and we had a great meal there. She brought me to Kylemore Abbey and we saw the Connemara countryside. I have to say I could not believe how much I fitted into this trip and I would not have been able to put it together myself. Mai is from Ireland and knows the country very well and I had the trip of a lifetime with her. She is great company and we have now become friends. 5 stars is not enough. I highly recommend Secret Ireland Tours
By denise m on 10 Dec, 2024
I just returned home after a 10 day tour of Ireland with Secret Ireland Tours. I had absolutely the best time! I absolutely loved each and every moment, location, surprise and people we met along the way. I was amazed at the lodging, but also the historical stops along the way. The 2 Samhain festivals were so memorable. At the end it was almost impossible for me to chose my favorite moment. It was all so very magical and exciting! Mai was such a lovely tour guide and learning about the history of her country was an added bonus. I honestly would do it all over again in a heartbeat 💓. Thank you Mai for filling me with so many incredible memories!
By Cindy D on 07 Nov, 2024