Independent Tour Guides Association

29/06/2026

Good morning members,on behalf of the committee I wish to express sympathy to the family of our long time member, friend and colleague,Bartle Darcy who recently passed away.. Bartle was a great guide and historian and his love for Ireland and our history was deeply rooted in Bartle's personality.May Bartle rest in peace 🙏

17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick's day to one and all from the Independent Tour Guides Association. We love nothing better than sharing our love for the History and Mythology of our beautiful island from all over the world 🌎. www.tourguide.ie Tourism Ireland Discover Ireland Ireland's Ancient East

31/12/2025

As the Sun has set on 2025 The ITGA would like to wish everyone a very happy New year and may it bring good Health and Happiness and plenty of adventures.

30/11/2025

Thank you too all that attended our AGM let it be in person or on line. Also to all that attended our very enjoyable Christmas party which was just after our AGM at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. A great night was had by all that attended the party. It is always great to meet up with fellow professionals, Whom share the love for the island of Ireland 🇮🇪. Thank you too all the committee for all their hard work throughout the year. And to all fellow tour guides out there we wish you noting but the very best going forward. Tourism Ireland Discover Ireland Discover Boyne Valley Ireland's Ancient East

13/11/2025

The ITGA recently enjoyed a Fam trip around parts of Ireland’s Ancient East. While enhancing our amazing Guides skills and learning some great new stops for the future along with Strengthening our connections all over Ireland 🇮🇪. Thank you to our Chairman Jimmy for organising this trip and to all that helped make it a trip to remember. Our membership is available again for renewal or for New Members. You can apply for membership through our website www.tourguide.ie Our Membership includes public liability insurance and a listing on our website www.tourguide ie and a great Network of Tour Guides. The ITGA are a non profit organisation who have many different types of Tour Guides from all walks of life.

06/08/2025

17/03/2024

Happy St Patrick's day from all the amazing Tour Guides at the Independent tour Guides association. We are proud to share our passion with our guests from all over the World for our beautiful Island 🏝. www.tourguide.ie Discover Ireland Tourism Ireland Heritage Ireland Ireland's Ancient East Laois Tourism Discover Boyne Valley

21/02/2024

Happy International World Tour Guide day to all Tourist Guides from all over the World 🌎 From The ITGA. We pride ourselves in our professionalism in guiding on the Island of Ireland and love nothing better than sharing our passion and knowledge with people from all over the World. Below are some photographs of some of our Amazing Guides at some of our Fam trips and our ongoing Training day's. Finally to all Tourist guides out there keep being Ambassador's for your profession and your Country. Discover Ireland Tourism Ireland Heritage Ireland Discover Boyne Valley Laois Tourism Department of Tourism www.tourguide.ie

19/12/2023