
Desmond Phelan
- Cultural
- Historical
- Driver Guide
About Desmond
Originally from County Kilkenny, Desmond is the driving force behind Desmond Tours. As an approved tour guide with decades of experience, he combines a deep love of Irish history with a warm, witty personality.
Having lived along the Wild Atlantic Way for years, he knows Ireland’s rugged coast intimately, while his heart remains in County Kilkenny, in the hidden corners of Ireland’s Ancient East.
Professional, personable, and passionate about authentic experiences, Desmond goes beyond the guidebooks - effortlessly adapting each day to suit his tour guests, creating seamless, memorable tours filled with local insight and genuine Irish charm.
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