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Specialized Travel Services Customizing Group & Individual Travel to Ireland Since 1974 – Offices in Dublin, Cork & New York. Each booking is tailored to your individual preferences.

Specialized Travel Services is an Ireland only Tour Operator & Destination Management Company specializing in custom & unique leisure tour experiences & business travel to Ireland.

‘Ireland isn’t just our business, it’s our Passion.’ In business since 1974, we work with all properties, from 5* Castle & private manor home rentals, to hotel & country guesthouses. Our sole focus on Ireland ensures you will enjoy the very best of Ireland, regardless of the type of tour chosen. A custom private chauffeur tour includes one of our own highly experienced personal drivers, touring in one of our luxurious vehicles, paired with the best suited accommodations and a memorable itinerary. We can also put together a best routed self-drive program. Or allow our knowledgeable team to create a personal and dynamic itinerary for your group’s tour of Ireland. From multi-generational family travel to college/alumni groups, or garden to golf groups, we ensure that no detail will be overlooked for an unforgettable tour experience. We are proud of the fact that we are very much a family run operation where individual attention is given to all our clients. Our sister Company, Cronins Coaches, has been successfully operating since 1957. Cronins Coaches is one of Irelands largest & longest running coach companies, awarded 'Ireland Coach Operator of the Year 2016-2017- Tours'. We are aware that for many people traveling to Ireland can be a once in a lifetime experience, and we at Specialized Travel Services want to ensure that it will be an exceptional one! We believe in a building a personal relationship with all our clients so that we can offer you not only our knowledge & advice, but also our 24 hour support should you need assistance while your clients are traveling. Rest assured that from the first call to returning home, your well-being is our number one priority. Ireland is a country best known and loved for its people so when planning a trip to Ireland, make your first call to a Company known for its people and personal service. We look forward to offering a warm welcome to the Emerald Isle!

🎃 Did you know Halloween has its roots in Ireland? 🇮🇪👻Deep beneath the countryside of County Roscommon lies one of Irela...
31/10/2026

🎃 Did you know Halloween has its roots in Ireland? 🇮🇪👻

Deep beneath the countryside of County Roscommon lies one of Ireland's most mysterious places — Oweynagat Cave, known in Irish mythology as the Gateway to Hell.

Located at the ancient royal site of Rathcroghan, this fascinating cave is closely linked to Samhain, the Celtic festival that helped shape the Halloween traditions we know today.

According to ancient Irish legend, Samhain was a time when the boundary between the living world and the spirit world grew thin, allowing supernatural beings to cross between the two. And Oweynagat was believed to be one of their gateways! 👻

🌍 Now featured by National Geographic, this extraordinary site is gaining international attention, shining a spotlight on Ireland's rich mythology, ancient traditions and fascinating history.

✨ At Specialized Travel Services, we believe Ireland's magic lies not only in its spectacular landscapes and famous landmarks, but also in the hidden stories, legends and remarkable places waiting to be discovered.

🍀 Discover the Ireland behind the stories with Specialized Travel Services.

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Specialized Travel Services!

Ancient legends. Historic castles. Mysterious ruins. Stories passed down through generations. 👻🍀Ireland has a way of mak...
31/10/2026

Ancient legends. Historic castles. Mysterious ruins. Stories passed down through generations. 👻🍀

Ireland has a way of making history feel alive, and Halloween is the perfect moment to celebrate the folklore and traditions woven into its culture.

From all of us at Specialized Travel Services, we wish you a happy Halloween - and perhaps a little inspiration for your next Irish adventure.

Would you visit Ireland next Halloween? 🇮🇪

Púca Festival has begun! 🔥From October 29 through November 1, Trim and Athboy in County Meath welcome visitors for a cel...
30/10/2026

Púca Festival has begun! 🔥

From October 29 through November 1, Trim and Athboy in County Meath welcome visitors for a celebration of music, folklore, storytelling, food and fire.

Inspired by Ireland's ancient Samhain traditions, Púca offers a distinctive way to connect with the cultural history behind Halloween.

If you're in Ireland for the festival, enjoy the atmosphere, explore the local area and make time for the stories behind the celebrations.

Happy Púca Festival! 🇮🇪

30/10/2026

40 years of wild imagination, unforgettable spectacle, and Irish storytelling!

This year, Galway-based performance creators Macnas celebrated its 40th anniversary with Fiáin - a spectacular Halloween parade!

With larger-than-life creations, extraordinary performers, and a city transformed into a world of wonder, Macnas continues to showcase the creativity and magic at the heart of Irish culture. 🇮🇪🎭

A Galway tradition that never fails to amaze!

30/10/2026

A fiddle starts playing. Someone joins in on the bodhrán. Before long, the whole pub seems to be listening. 🎶

Traditional Irish music sessions are a wonderful way to experience the country's living culture - and every session has its own atmosphere.

Our advice? Ask a local where to go, arrive with time to spare and enjoy the evening without overplanning it.

30/10/2026

Ready to experience Halloween where its story began? 🔥👻

Every year, Ireland celebrates the origins of Halloween music, folklore, storytelling, food and fire from Dublin to Galway.

From the Púca Festival in Co Meath to the Macnas parade in Galway, it doesn't get spookier than this!

Inspired by Ireland’s ancient Samhain traditions, Ireland offers a distinctive way to experience the culture and stories behind Halloween.

If a trip to Ireland is on your bucket list, this is a celebration worth knowing about.

Dublin has a few stories that are best told after dark. 🕯️Beyond its lively pubs and beautiful Georgian streets, the cap...
30/10/2026

Dublin has a few stories that are best told after dark. 🕯️

Beyond its lively pubs and beautiful Georgian streets, the capital holds centuries of history filled with tragedy, mystery, and unsettling tales.

Explore historic prisons, old burial grounds, and atmospheric corners of the city to discover another side of Dublin’s past.

For travelers who love history with a little mystery, this is a different kind of city tour.

Would you add a dark history walk to your Dublin itinerary?

Macnas celebrating 40 years with a spectacular Halloween parade this week.
28/10/2026

Macnas celebrating 40 years with a spectacular Halloween parade this week.

27/10/2026

Ireland really is the home of Halloween

Address

1 Olympic Way, Queen's Road
Belfast
BT3 9EP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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(800) 664-7474

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