O Rourke Tours

O Rourke Tours Hi and welcome to O’Rourke Tours, where we specialise in bespoke and custom tours of the West Coas

Hi and welcome to O’Rourke Tours, where we specialise in bespoke and custom tours of the West Coast of Ireland. O’Rourke Tours is run by Ternon, a Galwegian native with over twenty years of experience in the hospitality tourist sector.

No better place for a evening stroll then Salthill prom .
21/04/2026

No better place for a evening stroll then Salthill prom .

10/04/2026

Some roads aren’t about the destination…

They’re about the quiet, the light through the trees, and the feeling of being completely somewhere else.

Just you, the road, and a little piece of Ireland most people miss — with O’Rourke Tours guiding the way.

Beautiful views from Valentia island.
04/04/2026

Beautiful views from Valentia island.

The Old Barracks Cahersiveen County Kerry Ireland The Old Barracks in Cahersiveen, built between 1869 and 1871, served a...
04/04/2026

The Old Barracks Cahersiveen County Kerry Ireland The Old Barracks in Cahersiveen, built between 1869 and 1871, served as a Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) police station, designed in a distinctive German-style Schloss by architect Enoch Trevor-Owen. It was erected to protect the transatlantic telegraph cable and later restored in the 1990s as a heritage center and tourist

Beautiful stay location for clients.
27/03/2026

Beautiful stay location for clients.

Doonagore Castle, a unique 16th-century cylindrical tower house. Its history is marked by shifting clan ownership and a ...
02/03/2026

Doonagore Castle, a unique 16th-century cylindrical tower house. Its history is marked by shifting clan ownership and a notoriously dark event involving the Spanish Armada.
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Medieval Origins & Construction
Early Settlement: A fortification likely existed on this site as far back as the 1300s, originally built by the O’Connor family.
Unique Design: The current sandstone tower dates to the mid-16th century. It is one of only three cylindrical tower houses in the Burren region.
The Name: Its name is derived from Dún na Gabhair, meaning “fort of the goats” or “fort of the rounded hills”.

Transfer from Cong to Dublin Airport this morning .
12/02/2026

Transfer from Cong to Dublin Airport this morning .





Blackrock CottageWinner of ‘Best Restaurant in Galway 2024’ · One of Ireland’s Top 100 Restaurants .
19/11/2025

Blackrock Cottage
Winner of ‘Best Restaurant in Galway 2024’ · One of Ireland’s Top 100 Restaurants .

Kilkee CliffsNestled along the rugged coastline of County Clare, the Kilkee Cliffs boast dramatic vistas and unspoiled n...
10/11/2025

Kilkee Cliffs

Nestled along the rugged coastline of County Clare, the Kilkee Cliffs boast dramatic vistas and unspoiled natural beauty. What sets them apart is the absence of barriers or visitor centres, allowing visitors to immerse themselves fully in the raw majesty of nature. Unlike the bustling crowds at the Cliffs of Moher, Kilkee offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere, perfect for those seeking a more intimate encounter with Ireland’s coastal wonders.











A recent extended tour to Tralee.The Rose of Tralee Statue can be found in the beautiful surroundings of the Rose Garden...
12/10/2025

A recent extended tour to Tralee.

The Rose of Tralee Statue can be found in the beautiful surroundings of the Rose Garden in Tralee Town Park, County Kerry. It is a tribute to the original Rose of Tralee, Mary O'Connor, along with her beloved, William Pembroke Mulchinock.

A ballad about a romantic love story can be given the credit for the origins of the International Rose of Tralee Festival, which takes place each year in Tralee, County Kerry. The ballad called The Rose of Tralee, was written by William Pembroke Mulchinock about his forbidden love, his maid Mary O'Connor. William went overseas and when he returned he was heartbroken to discover that Mary had passed away. He went on to marry, but never forgot his one true love and wrote the ballad in her honour. He was eventually buried beside Mary in a graveyard just outside Tralee.
The life sized statue, which depicts both Mary and William, was commissioned by Tralee Town Council to mark the 50th anniversary of the festival in 2009, and was sculpted by renowned sculptor Jeanne Rynhart. It is set in the centre of the Rose Garden, surrounded by over 35 varieties of roses. Surrounding the statue is the appropriately named glass Rose Wall. It comprises of a series of glass panels that contain the name of every Rose who has participated in the Festival since its foundation in 1959, as well the history and the lyrics of the ballad.










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