• We know the special places to stay in Ireland: the small, individually owned hotels and guest houses just off the beaten track.
• We know the special experiences: the adventurous boat trips to spot wildlife, the great country pubs that serve food all day and feature live Irish music at night.
• We know the classic viewpoints and drives of a lifetime, and the quirky attractions, whether natural or man-made, worth making a detour for.

If you book a tailor made holiday in Ireland through McKinlay Kidd, we’ll share these secrets with you.

Take a browse through the Irish holiday ideas linked to the right of this page or ask us for a tailor made holiday proposal.

Every customer receives a holiday pack including Robert’s Recommendations for what to see and do in Ireland during your bespoke holiday – Robert’s personal favourites from years of exploring. Whether you wish to drive your own car, hire a car or even leave the car behind, let McKinlay Kidd arrange an unforgettably special Irish experience for you. All holidays featured on this website are individually planned and booked to suit your requirements, subject to availability.

McKinlay Kidd longer touring holidays in Ireland:

• Discover Cork & Kerry - 6 nights exploring these beautiful but contrasting, counties in the southwest
• Giants, Saints & The Titanic - a week discovering the iconic highlights of Northern Ireland, from Saint Patrick to natural wonders such the Giant's Causeway.
• Irish Whiskey Trail - a week touring from Dublin to Carlingford and Bushmills, in search of the "water of life"
• Aran Islands Escape - discover the unique culture, history and scenery of the West of Ireland, including a couple of nights on the Irish-speaking island of Inishmore.
• Celtic Wanderings - A unique 12 night touring holiday designed to showcase the highlights & contrasts between Scotland & Ireland. The relaxing schedule covers plenty of interest, on & off the beaten track.
• Coastal Explorer, Galway to Antrim - Find beaches, loughs and mountains on the North West coast.
• Coastal Explorer, Cork to Connemara -  A 9 night tour, with plenty of time to explore the dramatic coastal scenery & welcoming coastal villages of the southwest & west of Ireland.
• Dublin & Southern Highlights - An 8 night broad introduction into some of the most famous - as well as a few equally special, but sometimes overlooked areas of the south of Ireland, from Dublin to Kerry, Clare & Galway.