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otoolio


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Hello - I will be traveling to Ireland at the end of this month (May) with my son and daughter-in-law. My grandparents are from the Galway area (Ballinrobe, Mayo and Pollsillagh, Galway) with Tuam being in the middle. There is about an hour driving distance between the places. I would like to take a little time to just go driving through the areas to see where my family was from and make a few stops in the areas. We will not have a car and it isn't "touristy" areas that have day trips set up. I have been trying to find something like that but have not been able to. Do you know of any companies that have a car/driver for off the beaten path areas? Thanks so much for your help. I am very excited about our trip!

Barbara



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For personalized 'Day Trip' touring, what you are looking for is a taxi or Hackney Service.  Hackney service is generally less expensive than regular taxi.

You should Read THIS first:  http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/travel_and_recreation/public_transport/charges_for_taxi_hackney_and_limosuine_services.html

I always self-drive, so have NO First Hand experience with any, but there are a NUMBER of Companies. 

From a quick Google Search:

http://www.galway.net/about/transport/taxi.html

http://www.tuam-guide.com/hackney.htm

http://www.goldenpages.ie/cara-cabs-galway-city/

http://www.whoseview.ie/business/Claddagh-Hackney-Cabs-Galway-City-Galway-141713.html

Perhaps your Accommodations Host can recommend one, based upon Local reputation?

 

 



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Try Kevin Mullins for a 1/2 day price, he is based in Corofin so about 4 miles from the Pollsillagh townland (drive through there going up from Athenry). Getting up to Tuam and back by bus is straightforward.

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Thank you both for your input. The word hackney is new to me and when I would do searches, bus tour companies is what would come up.

Thanks again,

Barbara O'Toole



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