Introducing our Local Legend, Pádraic O’Raighne, Connemara Local and founder of Connemara Pub Tours
Pádraic’s story
Pádraic was born and raised in Connemara and has spent most of his life there, with the exception of his university years abroad. Pádraic adores his hometown and the west of Ireland, for its magnificent scenery along with the local people, describing them as unique with a sense of mischief and fun.
Culture is hugely important in the west of Ireland and Pádraic is one of the fortunate people who speaks Irish (Gaelic) as his first language. It was Padraic’s combined love of connecting visitors with the local people and showcasing his unique homeland of western Ireland that brought about the creation of Connemara Pub Tours.
Pádraic has a wide range of excursions on offer and organises all elements of your tour experience, from pick up to drop off. His flagship pub crawl tour takes you through the wilderness of Connemara, stopping at local hostelries to enjoy a pint of the good stuff whilst you enjoy the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about the culture.
Padraic also offers day trips to the isolated Aran Islands, a 10-minute flight from the Irish mainland, to experience and immerse in the unique island culture here and meet the locals, as well as specialising in bespoke, luxury experiences, including a small-boat journey to a remote uninhabited island off the Connemara coast for an exclusive, deluxe picnic lunch.
