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Michael Fox
Boyne Valley Tours was founded by Michael Fox in 2010. As a fully qualified and experienced Fáilte Ireland National Tour Guide and licensed limousine driver, Michael brings a wealth of expertise to every tour. His lifelong passion for history and archaeology, though set aside during his career in Information Technology, now shines through in his guided tours.
When the internet was starting to become a mainstream business tool in the late 1990s, Michael decided to create the websites Newgrange.com and Knowth.com as a self-teaching exercise. Over the next 25 years, he published information on the ancient passage tombs of the Boyne Valley and has now successfully combined this in-depth knowledge and love of history with his private tour business.
Boyne Valley Tours specializes in the Boyne Valley, with Wicklow added as a destination at the request of guests who wanted to explore another area within easy reach of Dublin. Wicklow is such a contrast to the Boyne Valley with mountain scenery, amazing gardens and historical sites such as Glendalough.
Michael and his artist wife, Bernadette, have lived in their current home in the Boyne Valley for 30 years and Bernadette’s work can be viewed at Boyne Valley Art. The couple are happy to open their beautiful garden and walking labyrinth to private tour guests.
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Owen Mullan
Owen is based in the Boyne Valley and has a genuine passion for the heritage of the area.
His passion for Ireland is reflected in every tour, and he takes great pride in ensuring that guests enjoy memorable experiences while visiting the finest locations and scenic highlights throughout the Boyne Valley and Wicklow. Owen is friendly, attentive and highly knowledgeable, qualities that make him ideally suited to private guiding and personalised touring.
Owen is a Fáilte Ireland National Tour Guide and a fully qualified, licensed Limousine Driver, combining professional guiding expertise with safe, comfortable and well planned travel.
Kieran Cathcart
Kieran’s passion for history and conversation naturally led him to guiding.
Kieran holds a Master’s degree in Medieval Studies and is fully accredited by Fáilte Ireland as a professional tour guide. He combines academic knowledge with practical experience, interpreting Ireland’s history in a clear and engaging way.
As a licensed guide and experienced driver, he delivers carefully planned private tours tailored to each guest’s interests, whether focused on archaeology, landscape, or cultural heritage. A proud Irishman, Kieran takes real pleasure in sharing Ireland’s history and creating memorable experiences for every visitor.
Rodney O'Connor
Rodney has been guiding visitors since 2001 and holds a licensed limousine driver accreditation.
Specializing in the Boyne Valley and the west of Ireland, he is passionate about sharing the depth and richness of Irish history, culture and landscape. As a member of the Independent Tour Guides Association (ITGA), the National Chauffeur Association of Dublin (NCAD), and Discover Boyne Valley, Rodney offers a wide range of experiences, from visiting ancient megalithic sites to adventure and food focused tours.
His dedication to professional guiding and personal service ensures that guests enjoy memorable and meaningful experiences throughout their time in Ireland.
Vincent Keogh
Vincent is a fully qualified National Tour Guide with many years of experience guiding visitors to some of Ireland’s most iconic and treasured sites.
As a Licensed Limousine Driver, Vincent blends his expert knowledge of Irish history, culture, and landscapes with a genuine passion for sharing Ireland’s hidden gems and spectacular scenery. He specializes in tours of the Boyne Valley and the beautiful Wicklow countryside, where his local insights and storytelling bring each location to life.
When he’s not guiding tours around Ireland, Vincent enjoys traveling, discovering new places, and experiencing different cultures. He is based in Dublin and is married with two adult children.
Derek Smith
Derek Smith has 15 years experience as a tour guide in the Boyne Valley and throughout Wicklow. He is a fully qualified and licensed Limousine Driver.
Growing up in the Boyne Valley, Derek developed a strong connection to Ireland’s history and mythology, inspired by early visits to sites such as Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. This local knowledge helps him bring the landscape and its stories to life for visitors.
As a guide, Derek combines professional driving skills with friendly, personalized guiding. His tours are relaxed and tailored to each guest, with a focus on creating memorable experiences throughout the Boyne Valley and Wicklow. Derek is married with one daughter and is known for his warm, welcoming approach and genuine Irish hospitality.
John Walsh
John Walsh has 20 years experience showing visitors the beauty, culture, and history of Ireland.
John is a qualified National Tour Guide and ATGI member, as well as a licensed limousine driver, combining professional guiding with comfortable private touring. John offers driven tours from Dublin in a Mercedes sedan, sharing Ireland’s history, culture and landscapes in a relaxed and engaging way.
His interests include architecture, history, politics, music, wildlife and walking tours, allowing him to tailor each experience to the interests of his guests, whether exploring Dublin, the Boyne Valley, Wicklow or other iconic regions of Ireland. John lives in Dublin with his wife and two children, and is known for his friendly approach and attention to detail, helping create memorable and personalized experiences.
Richard Ball
Richard Ball is a farmer and native of the Boyne Valley, he is married to Bairbre and they have three children.
In 2018 he became a Fáilte Ireland National Tour Guide and is also a fully qualified and licensed Limousine Driver.
Richard consistently receives excellent feedback from visitors with 5 star reviews. He says, ‘Ireland is an incredible little country especially when you know where to go, and I get huge satisfaction in bringing guests around, showing it off in all its beauty.’
Noel Hancock
Noel Hancock is a seasoned tour guide with a decade of experience.
Born and raised in the heart of Dublin, Noel has a deep knowledge of Ireland’s hidden gems and iconic landmarks, including the stunning Boyne Valley, Noel is passionate about offering unforgettable tours. He is dedicated to showcasing the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes of this beautiful country.
Noel, his wife Miriam, and their two children exemplify the renowned warmth and hospitality of Ireland.
Jimmy Mulrooney
Jimmy is a private driver guide creating immersive journeys across Ireland, giving travelers a true taste of its magic.
Known for his deep local knowledge and engaging storytelling, Jimmy creates customized experiences that go beyond sightseeing, helping guests explore Ireland’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. From ancient sites to hidden gems, his tours blend discovery, relaxation, and authentic Irish hospitality, tailored to each guest’s interests and pace.
Go off the beaten track and see Ireland through the eyes of a local, enjoying a private tour designed around what matters most to you.
Liam McCauley
Liam focuses on creating day tours that vividly bring the Irish landscape to life with stories of local interest.
Liam specializes in private day tours through the Boyne Valley, guiding guests through one of Ireland’s richest historic landscapes at a relaxed and comfortable pace. From the great passage tombs and ancient sacred sites to scenic countryside and local villages, each tour is shaped around your interests, allowing you to experience the stories, archaeology and atmosphere that make this region so unique.
Each journey begins with a conversation to understand what you most want to see and experience. Whether visiting for the first time or returning to explore more deeply, Liam creates a personalized Boyne Valley experience combining expert local knowledge, flexibility and genuine Irish hospitality.
Geraldine Ryan
Geraldine is a National Tour Guide, fully approved, licensed and insured to guide and drive groups of up to six guests.
Geraldine has spent more than 20 years guiding visitors around Ireland, sharing both the country’s well known highlights and its hidden gems. A lifelong resident of the Boyne Valley, she has a deep connection to the landscape and its history, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne and the medieval town of Trim.
She enjoys welcoming visitors to Ireland, helping them discover the country’s culture, heritage, and the famous ceol agus craic, while creating lasting memories along the way.
Brian Hennessy
Brian was born in Dublin and raised in neighboring Co. Kildare, where he later studied Irish History, Celtic Studies and Heritage Management.
Brian has more than ten years’ experience as a tour guide and enjoys meeting visitors from around the world. He now specialises in small private driving tours, having previously led walking tours in Dublin, guided bus tours across Ireland and worked in a history museum.
His tours are flexible and combine history, beautiful scenery, local insight and a touch of humour, reflecting his belief that every place has a story to tell. He also has a keen interest in Gaelic football, Irish film, the Irish language, photography and music.
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