Our last group in summer of 2010 – our 32nd tour since 1992 – in Killarney National Park with our driver/guide, Tom Keane of CIE Tours International (Tom is in the front row, kneeling on the right)

A BIT OF BACKGROUND: To put her "travel tips" into practice for the benefit of many travelers, "Ireland Expert" Patricia Preston organizes and accompanies group tours of Ireland.

Since 1992, Pat has led a summer tour with Galway-born Msgr. Charlie Coen, Ireland's "musical priest." In addition, Pat (along with her beloved late husband John Preston) has also led shorter off-season group tours to Ireland in the Springtime and the Fall. In all, almost 1,700 people have traveled with Pat on 32 different group tours.

All of our tours follow a leisurely and relaxed pace, with mostly two- or three-night stays at each of our hotels. No packing and unpacking and no moving from one place to another every day. Our tours are custom-designed as vacations to savor and enjoy - splendid scenery, legendary attractions, top class hotels, marvelous meals, and fun-filled activities. A great way to experience the best of the Emerald Isle - the "real Ireland."

Our tours have been recommended as a "Real Deal" by the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Charlotte Observer, Chicago Tribune, New York Newsday, Chicago Tribune, and many other papers as well as Ireland of the Welcomes magazine.

To sample the fun and camaraderie of our tours, view our "Trip Blogs" (below). Also, read the comments from the tour members of our past trips.

Summer Tours Comments

Spring & Fall Tours Comments