Cead Mile Failte

“A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” to our 2021 Brochure

I have a list of people’s names all written in a book
And at the start of each new year I go and take a look
And that is when I realise that those names are a part
Not of the book they’re written in but of my very heart

For each name stands for someone who has crossed my path sometime
And in each meeting they have become a special friend of mine
So you are one of many folk who in times past I’ve met
And happen to be one of those I don’t wish to forget

So thank you for your friendship in all the years now past
And I hope that in the years to come our friendship it will last
So as you browse our brochure those memories I’ll keep dear
And I wish you health and happiness throughout the coming year

Best wishes,

John Candy

The ancient code of hospitality demands that we at “Candy Tours” as your hosts must provide you, our customer, with the very best service we can offer and we strive to maintain this code throughout each tour from start to finish.

John Candy will personally guide each tour so you are never left in the hands of an inexperienced guide.

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The Year 2010

Mary McAleese was President of Ireland

Brian Cowan was Taoiseach of Ireland

David Cameron was Prime Minister of Great Brittan

Barack Obama was President of the USA

Ireland experienced its coldest winter since 1963

Broadcaster Gerry Ryan died aged 54

Spain won the FIFA World Cup in South Africa

The Aviva Stadium opened on Landsdown Road

Cork were all Ireland Football Champions

Tipperary were all Ireland Hurling Champions

“And Candy Tours was Born”

Bookings

Prevent disappointment, and book your tour now to ensure that your place is reserved here!

Hotels

Visit some of the hotels Candy Tours avail of during our great stay overs here!

Gallery

Picturesque scenes not to be missed, we have a little preview for you right here!

What some of our customers say:

We have been on tour many times with Candy Tours and I would like to compliment Larry who is such a professional experienced and safe driver and for John who is well versed in all aspects of history and scenery on each tour.

We will definitely travel with you in the future.

Mick and Vera Lomax Ballybromhill, Fenagh, Co. Carlow

This year was our third holiday with Candy Tours. Larry our coach driver was excellent.
We had a very enjoyable time, as the accommodation was comfortable, the food beautiful and the tours themselves were very well planned.

Looking forward to our next trip

Benny & Mary Hopkins Springfield Drive, Carlow

I have travelled with Candy Tours on several occasions over the past couple of years and I have to say they were the most enjoyable tours I’ve ever been on.
They always stay at top-class hotels, look after everybody’s needs and we’ve always enjoyed great entertainment and craic in the evenings.

John, the tour guide is very knowledgeable, courteous and helpful in every possible way.

It’s always a pleasure to travel with Candy Tours.

Lil Coleman - Borris, Co. Carlow

This is just a note to express my appreciation to Candy Tours for arranging such wonderful tours and making each person so welcome from start to finish.
I have travelled several times with you and look forward to my next trip.

John and Larry are always so good-humoured and caring and do all they can to make everyone relaxed and happy, everyone is treated the same and this is so important.

Thanks and well done.

Ruth Grothier Bagenalstown

We have enjoyed several trips with Candy Tours in 2016/2017.

These trips were to very interesting places in our lovely Country, the scenery and historical aspects of these trips were really good.The Hotels we stayed in were excellent and the nightly “craic” was mighty. The professional care and kindness showed to us and our fellow travellers by John and Larry was second to none.

Roll on 2019 and more Candy Tours

Tommy and Frances Roche Tombrick, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford

This was the first year I travelled with Candy tours, but I can say it will not be my last, I did the overnight to Belfast and a couple of day tours, then Maurice
& I went on the overnight shopping trip to Cork.

What a lovely weekend, Metropole hotel was lovely, the food was excellent.
Every trip I have gone on from the time we’re picked up till we drop home was brilliant, John is always our guide and Larry the driver what can we say, both always in great form.

Looking forward to seeing what they have lined up for this year!.

Alice Whitty, Wexford

We have been on 4 tours with John Candy in 2016 and have always enjoyed every minute.
From the time we leave everything is well organised.
Top class hotels and food and our driver are always so helpful.

We are looking forward to your 2018 Brochure.

Mick and Betty Kelly Bagenalstown

After travelling with Candy Tours a number of times, we have to say that each tour is always planned so well, lovely hotels, lovely food and most of all John and Larry are so courteous, pleasant and helpful in every way.

We are looking forward to travelling with you in 2019.

Many thanks.

Mary, Marie and Anne Fennelly O’Hanrahan Ave, Carlow

I had a lovely time in Galway with Candy Tours for our shopping weekend and also in Knock.
Every tour is so enjoyable and John is on hand all the times and is so helpful.

Nothing is too much trouble and I look forward to traveling again with you.

Sarah Gordon Bagenalstown

I really enjoyed my trip to Sligo with Candy Tours.
Got to see lots of places like Lissadell House, Glencar Waterfall, Drumcliff, Mullaghmore and a boat trip on Lough Erne.

Stress-free without the hassle of driving and looking for accommodation! Sligo Park Hotel was 4* and looked after us so well. Fellow travelers were a lovely bunch of people and John and bus driver Larry couldn't have been more courteous and obliging.
I travelled on my own but was made feel so welcome by all. Will definitely be travelling with Candy Tours again. Thanks for a lovely stress free break all.

Mary Clare Harding Mullins, Carlow

Dear Customer

Due to a number of customers being disappointed in 2020 we would encourage you to book your tour early as most of our tours fill up very quickly.

Why not browse through our 2020 Brochure and if you wish to make a booking please contact us early to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to welcoming you on one of our tours in 2021.
Other tours may be added to this list as the need arises.

So if you’re one of the regular customers who travel with Candy Tours or if you are joining us for the first time, rest assured that we are committed to delivering top class service on all tours

Be sure to check out our Facebook page and website www.candytours.ie

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