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Discover the most beautiful parts of IRELAND with Cork Luxury Travel Driving Tours
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Céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) from John O’Connell private driving tours and the Cork Luxury travel team!

We’re a family-run chauffeur company specializing in small group private guided driving tours and airport transfers throughout Cork and Ireland.

Each tour is customized and tailored exclusively for you with your private driver.

Relax and unwind in our luxurious MPV, in the capable hands of a local, friendly experienced driver guide.

Why CHOOSE CORK LUXURY TRAVEL

“ I would never go to Ireland without having John O’Connell as my driver! ”

JULIE SUSSMAN

NYT Best-selling Author

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We had a wonderful experience with Cork Luxury Travel. John was waiting for us in Dublin airport. His smiling face was great to see after a long flight.
VICKY JOHNSON
My sister and I spent 8 full days with John and had a trip of a lifetime. From the moment we emailed him and talked with him about visiting Ireland we just knew he was the guide for us.
PAM STOCKS
We took a family trip to Ireland in May 2018 and cannot thank John O’Connell and Cork Luxury Travel enough. John is the perfect tour guide and went above and beyond throughout our trip and truly became part of our family.
JESSIE THAYER
John’s expertise and passion for his homeland were unparalleled. From the rich history to the breathtaking landscapes, he guided us through it all, revealing fascinating stories and captivating anecdotes along the way. 
SUMMER GREENE

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From Hollywood to Hogwarts: The Ring of Kerry’s Secret Film Locations

From Hollywood to Hogwarts: The Ring of Kerry’s Secret Film Locations

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Hello, John O’Connell here again from Cork Luxury Travel, and I’ve a confession to make. After decades of driving the Ring of Kerry, showing visitors our stunning landscapes and ancient monuments, I only recently discovered we’d been driving through Hollywood history all along. It happened when an American film buff asked me to show him…

The art of slow travel in Ireland: How our chauffeur tours encourage mindful exploration
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The art of slow travel in Ireland: How our chauffeur tours encourage mindful exploration

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Hello, I’m John O’Connell, and welcome to Cork Luxury Travel, where we provide private chauffeur tours in County Cork and the South West of Ireland. Picture this: you’re gliding through the emerald hills of Ireland’s south west, where the landscape begs you to lower the window and breathe in the fresh, salty air. The road curves…

The best times of year to tour the Ring of Kerry: A seasonal guide to Ireland’s most scenic drive
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The best times of year to tour the Ring of Kerry: A seasonal guide to Ireland’s most scenic drive

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You’ve heard whispers about it. Maybe a friend returned from Ireland wide-eyed, raving about “the drive of a lifetime.” Or you saw a photo: waves crashing against ancient cliffs, mist curling around mossy mountains, and thought, I want to go there. Welcome to the Ring of Kerry. This 179-kilometre loop along Ireland’s south-west coast is…