GuideFest

@poloconghaile @IndoWeekend Thanks for the mention Pól

What now for Ireland's tour guides - our 'storytellers, fixers and friendly faces'? Some won't return after Covid. Others are dreaming it all up again. I share some of their stories, in today's @IndoWeekend... independent.ie/life/travel/in…

Thank you for the mention today @poloconghaile ... 2021 will be challenging but equally rewarding ... stay positive and safe out there.

waiting to welcome you to a great festival of outdoor story telling and sharing. Guides traditionally hibernate and nurture their skills. Workshops and learning is our winter food.

is constant. Having professional bodies with over 40 years of experience is a key element of this. We were disappointed to postpone but were prepared in the event we could have proceeded this weekend. When we return we will be ready and /3

Last week we completed the training program from Failte Ireland for Covid-19 Safety Charter. This allows us to train tour guides in the Safety Charter protocols. A set of guidelines is also being developed currently by ATGI in consultation with the tour guiding associations /1

@fionndavenport 100% agree. Irish 'omerta' ... it is a furtherance of their suffering and a continuance of the abuse.

I was born in a mother and baby home, and the possibility that documents might be sealed is galling proof that the culture of secrecy and shame that kept our stories from being told is still very much alive. irishtimes.com/opinion/mother…

A unique opportunity to discover Belfast’s complex history as we visit the political murals along the Falls and Shankill Road and the Peace Wall which divides these areas of West Belfast on this two hour living history walking tour, LYNN CORKEN. guidefest.ie

Join Dublin tour guide @jmdmc63 on our 'D'north-side - from the beginning' the October Bank Holiday weekend. Book here: eventbrite.ie/e/co-dublin-dn…

Take a stroll around your neighbourhood with your local tour guide this Oct. Bank Holiday Weekend. Check out guidefest.ie/guidefest-tours and learn from our approved guides your home turf, we are in front of a home audience, it's kind of scary.

Top shelf @mistereatgalway ... the whole sector of hospitality, live events and tourism also.

The plan is small, covid-compliant, safe, outdoor, fun tours. It is a creative solution to a tourism problem. Turning crisis into opportunity. Check us out at guidefest.ie

We were listening to @poloconghaile talking on @PatKennyNT this morning. #countycation is the new game in town for tourism. Here at @GuideFest we are on it. Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland have created a very local festival. Occuring in your community all over Ireland.

@JacintaMcDonal2 @pure_cork you made me look it up!🤣🤣

@pure_cork @guidefest Which #Cork woman was once called "The most dangerous woman in the United States"? @GuideFest

Thanks from Rónan & Cíaran of @GanToursIreland. We are truly blowing out a few valves. Safely. For everyone. Being happy. Tune in.

Ireland's first ever #Guidefest #Octoberbankholiday @atgi_approvedguides