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  I cannot say enough what a pleasure it was using Donegal Chauffeur Travel while visiting Ireland. We needed to book a car from Belfast to Donegal and our driver... read more Joe was great. He was very personable, shared a lot of local knowledge and was willing to stop if we wanted to take pictures. I accidentally left some personal belongings in the car and before I could call Joe he had already backtracked to our location to drop it off. I was so thankful!!

The night before we were leaving Donegal we needed to take a cab to a bus station very early in the morning. And after working all night, Michael Gallagher, drove us even though we had given such short notice.

Michael and his team provide superior customer service and are incredibly thoughtful. If you need a driver while in Ireland, I would highly recommend Donegal Chauffeur Travel.

  While visiting Donegal Town in May I wanted to find the graves of my great grandparents. Our hotel hooked us up with a taxi that could take us out... read more to Holy Redeemer Church and Cemetery. Michael, our driver wasn't able to wait for us because he had another obligation. But he made arrangements for his wife, Marie, to come back for us an hour later. They were both so helpful and because of them I was able to pay my respect to my great grandparents, uncles and aunt. What an incredible experience! They were so informed about the area and willing to share their knowledge and love of the area. Thank you Michael and Marie.

  Chris toured us around the Northern coast, Glenveigh National Park, Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way for 5 days. We had a great time, learned a lot and genuinely... read more enjoyed his company. He was full of great information, insights and perspective. We couldn't have been in better hands! We also met Michael and Marie who run a first class and totally responsive operation. We highly recommend Donegal Chauffeur for all manner of tours in Ireland.

  Put it this way: Our uncle, Lee Sweeney, spoke at least as much about Marie Gallagher as he did about the tour he and his wife took with Donegal... read more Travel a year earlier. When my husband and I accompanied them on a return trip to Donegal the following year, it was easy to see why. Marie got us where we wanted to go--effortlessly. Along with being on time and gung-ho day after day, she greeted us with bottled water each morning, provided a step stool to put our feet on in the back seat of her spacious cruise van. She often arrived with a concise print out of the day's destinations--so helpful since brochures, maps, etc. tend to multiply on your person when you do travel, making you overwhelmed from touring by about day four. Marie got that. Looking back on it, it totally suits her, since only toward the end or our trip did I realize the effort she made day after day to get a feel for what each of us came to Ireland to see. She was intentional in drawing each of us out and into the Ireland that was personal to each one of us.

  Our tours with Marie Gallagher were a total pleasure. Marie is outstanding as a tour guide. Her knowledge of the history of the region, plus her willingness to tailor the... read more tours to our individual interests made for an enjoyably memorable three day’s excursion throughout the county. She made my wife Carolyn and me feel like we were all a family having gone out for a relaxing and informative look-about in the area. We believe that for those persons who want to view things of their own interest rather than stock itineraries, save the stress of driving in unfamiliar territory, and have their questions answered by someone with a great depth of knowledge, a private tour with Donegal Chauffer Travel is the way to go. Thanks again, Marie!

  Happy St Patrick's Day to Micheal and Marie!! Our National Treasure Tour Guides....****SIX STARS! who planned, escorted and brought ALIVE more beautiful and amazing places than words can describe! Taking... read more us to many of our MacSweeney Clan heritage places such as Rahan Castle, Doe Castle, Rathmullan Abbey and many many more wonderful places! We miss you both and pray for you and continued great success for your business! Blessings, Lee & Michele Sweeney and Mike & Jeannie Bossert

  Michael will go out of his way to make your trip special. He provides great recommendations and will make stops that are personalized based on your conversations. Michael provided all... read more of our travel while we were in Donegal on our honeymoon and he made it that much more special. Great person and a great experience!
Definitely recommend for when traveling in Ireland!

  Micheal was our guide on my birthday, he came to Annagry, County Donegal (in the Rosses) to start our tour. It was wonderful drive on a weather perfect day! ... read more Scenic views from the roadside, he then explained about the peat harvesting. Micheal explained about why so many Irish names (surnames and forenames) are common and what to look to find your specific ancestry. We went to Narin & Portnoo links course to look at all the grateful golfers excited to tee up for a lovely clear sky morning. The we stopped to walk a blue flag beach called Portnoo with photos. Next stop, Killybegs harbour, for some great photo shots. He also took us to Muckros Head with vast views of the Wild Atlantic. Then on to Carrick where Michael took us to the Sliabh Liag Distillers for a tour and tasting of the best Gin and Whiskey in the county! Then up to Slieve League Cliffs for views that are cathartic! We stopped for an adult drink at the Rusty Mackrel then on to Harveys Point for our lovely birthday dinner. Then after dinner, we went to Loch Eske Castle for an Irish Whiskey Coffee drink at the newly opened Father Browns Pub. If you ever saw photos of the HMS Titanic, Father Brown was the real-time photographer. Then he drove us back to Annagry with some Craic (jokes), why is that poor Paddy and Duffy get the brunt of the all the Irish jokes? Because its funny, i tell ya! My husband treated my day like a wonderful birthday gift. But it all came together with the blue skies and warm walking weather and Michael being the best tour guide and genuine friend to this Birthday Girl! Thanks Micheal, from Maureen and Jim Weaver Colorado, USA

  We booked a day out with Michael Gallagher to see some areas near Donegal Town where my mother had traced some of our family, as well as see some sights.... read more Michael was a wonderful guide, and gave us some new family leads to research. He shared much about the history of the area, seemed to know everybody, and showed us the amazing Muckross and Slieve League. We even got to sample some amazing seafood as we went through Killybegs port. We had such an amazing day, we rode with Michael to our next stop Sligo rather than taking the bus, and on the way he showed us Creevykeel passage tomb, Bundoran Beach, and William Yeats grave. We so appreciated Michael's guidance on what to see in the area, never having been there before, and really enjoyed talking with him along the way. We'll definitely contact Michael next time we go to see the Wild Atlantic Way!