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Brendan J. Hynes

Brendan J. Hynes

Galway, Ireland
  • Cultural
  • Historical
  • Food Drink
  • Music Arts
  • Literary
Counties:Clare, Galway, Sligo, Limerick, Mayo
Languages:English

About Brendan

Brendan has lived in Galway for nearly all his life and can trace the origins of his family name back to the 9th century in South Galway. He is a graduate of NUI Galway in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology and Geography and is a Failte Ireland and I.T.M.I. qualified tour professional. He has been involved in tourism since 2006 leading visitors on journeys of discovery through some of the most beautiful settings in Galway, Ireland, and the world. For leisure he enjoys travelling, reading and photography.

As an experienced tour professional, Brendan can work on extended tours on an International, National and Local basis; and as a city walking tour guide. He can also work with Cruise Ships (River & Ocean) as an on board or land based tour director/manager, host or escort. For individual and group tours, he can customize an itinerary to your interests and needs to maximize your time. His gateway airports are Dublin, Shannon and Knock. So come and explore with Brendan.

Photo gallery

The Judy Greene Bike on Kirwan's Lane.
The Claddagh Basin, Galway.
NUI Galway
The Lynch Memorial Window.
Kirwan's Lane, Galway
River Corrib

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