GuideFest

GuideFest - a series of tours over the holiday weekend of 24th to 26th October.

GuideFest tours will be delivered by ATGI (Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland)

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@poloconghaile @IndoWeekend Thanks for the mention Pól

[@poloconghaile @poloconghaile]

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...
https://t.co/RvZivFqXVm

[GuideFest @GuideFest]

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

[@poloconghaile @poloconghaile]

“If people can’t come to Ireland, we thought we could take Ireland to them.” Dingle's @sleaheadtours has created virtual tours of the peninsula. Read more about how Irish tour guides are pivoting in the pandemic... https://t.co/RvZivF9mwM
#kerry #loveireland

[GuideFest @GuideFest]

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.

[GuideFest @GuideFest]

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

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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

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

[GuideFest @GuideFest]

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.
https://t.co/pjvsF4ONe7

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Join Dublin tour guide @jmdmc63 on our 'D'north-side - from the beginning' the October Bank Holiday weekend. Book here: https://t.co/ZIXUyoD5tP

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Take a stroll around your neighbourhood with your local tour guide this Oct. Bank Holiday Weekend. Check out https://t.co/lwFauqaCNh and learn from our approved guides your home turf, we are in front of a home audience, it's kind of scary.

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

[Dr. Jp McMahon @mistereatgalway]

An open letter to an Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD @IrishTimes
https://t.co/C1Yj0vW2na

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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 https://t.co/pjvsF4ONe7

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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.

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

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

[GanTours @GanToursIreland]

https://t.co/u5X31VCe0z great initiative, wishing #guidefest, #JimDempsey & all @AtgiTourguides involved the very best of luck. Ireland are blessed with the best tour guides & storytellers in the world. @Failte_Ireland @pure_cork #staycation #whenwetravelagain #WildAtlanticWay

[Jessie Mc Donald @JacintaMcDonal2]

Ireland's first ever #Guidefest #Octoberbankholiday @atgi_approvedguides