Your Personal Ireland Expert: Sarah Walsh
"I can’t say enough good things about Sarah - she scheduled an excellent trip for us with lots of variety! "
Sarah has lived in Ireland practically all her life, and is extremely proud of how far back her Irish lineage can be traced. The culture, music and heritage of Ireland is of great importance to Sarah - so much so, that she majored in Irish History & Culture in University. Travel has always very much appealed to Sarah, and in 2008 she took an 8 month career break from working with Authentic Ireland to embark on an adventure exploring South America. She has travelled all over Europe and plans on conquering Asia and Africa next! In Sarah's own words: 'Travel is quite simply the best education one can get.'
Sarah's Favorite Part of Ireland - The Burren, County Clare:
'The small Irish towns & villages of the Burren Region will steal a little piece of your heart. Places like Doolin, Ballyvaughan & Lisdoonvarna are quite different from one another, yet each is colourful, close to the water, and so charming that you simply can't help but feel at home. Be sure to set some time aside to sit by a fire in the village pub and chat with the locals - it’s most likely where you will have your most Authentic Irish experience!'
Sarah's Top Tip for Visitors to Ireland:
'If you can at all, catch a hurling match on TV or at a nearby pitch - just ask the locals! It’s a crazy game, played with a leather ball (sliotar) and wooden 'hurleys'. Hurling is the fastest field sport in the world and not for the faint of heart - definitely unlike anything you've seen before!'
What Authentic Ireland Customers have to say about Sarah:
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Roger Clinton, Keremeos Canada - October 2011
Sarah was our personal travel advisor and our original booking in early September had to be cancelled because of sudden illness. A phone call to Authentic Ireland and we were treated like royalty. No questions asked--- she just went right ahead and re-booked our whole trip with no extra charges. We are very happy with the service provided and have recommended you to our friends and other travellers that we met along the way. - top
David Ellison, Accokeek MD - October 2011
Sarah was great! No recommendations for improvement. We enjoyed our entire trip! - top
Linda Reid, Valrico FL - September 2011
We just got back from the most wonderful and magical vacation to Ireland for 12 days to celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Sarah with Authentic Ireland did a fantastic job listening to all of my special requests, and her selections were awesome! Ireland is such a beautiful country, and the people are so friendly and warm. We were able to trace our family names and we realize now why we are soulmates...both of our families originated from the same county! I checked in to so many different vacation planners, but I felt it was the usual recommendation until I finally called Authentic Ireland, and I knew right away I was in the right hands. A BIG THANK YOU for making our dreams come true! We will definitely vacation in Ireland again, hopefully in the next few years. - top
Jeremy Mishkin, Wynnewood PA - September 2011
Sarah did a wonderful job. Thank you for helping us have a terrific vacation! - top
Vangela Cosby, Dallas TX - September 2011
Sarah was amazing. She did a great job in planning everything. Really great. I have told everyone about your company. Thank you so much. My husband said that this was his favorite trip ever!!! - top
Sheila Canning, Alberta Canada - September 2011
My Travel Advisor, Sarah was great! This was the best planned vacation I have ever taken. - top
Catherine Cromwell, Ontario Canada - August 2011
Sarah Walsh was absolutely fabulous - helpful, informative, humourous - very forthright and honest - I couldn't have asked for more. She was absolutely wonderful to work with - she went above and beyond - and she has the patience of Job! I can't wait to go back to Ireland... - top
Paula Abair, Sagamore Beach MA - August 2011
Sarah Walsh really listened to our requests and recommended a perfect itinerary. She patiently adjusted the details to fit our needs and made helpful suggestions. - top
Phillip Brennan, Milford NJ - July 2011
We gave our travel advisor, Sarah very little to work with (we don't know where to go, but we don't want to move around a lot). I thought that I'd get back 100 questions and homework of where to do my own research. I was shocked to get back an excellent plan that chose the two main places to stay for me. They (Clare and Kerry Counties) were excellent choices, as they provided great hubs for all the major sights we wanted to see. They say that data is cheap, information is valuable, and recommendations based on experience are priceless. Sarah's plans were of the third type. - top
Linda & Gary Doyle, Laurel MD - June 2011
The trip planned by Sarah was the best. She did a fantastic job on planning our tour on such short notice. Sarah is great. Someday we will be back and will definitely rely on Authentic Ireland for our travel experience. - top
Kathy France, Lake in the Hills IL - June 2011
Sarah did a great job and was very helpful. We had a great time! - top
Jo Barnhill, Russellville AK - May 2011
Sarah was outstanding and very courteous. Her help and ideas assisted us greatly - very pleasant to work with for our very important trip of a life time. Just wonderful and will come back again. - top
Cecilia Medrek, Painted Post NY - May 2011
I really think for our first trip to Ireland Sarah gave us the direction that we asked for. I would recommend you to family. All good, we had a fantastic trip!!!
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