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Donal Kelly - Blue Badge Level 4 Guide

Walking/Cycle/Coach Guide

★★★★★ Average Rating: 4.9 108 Ratings

Hello there,

                  My name is Donal Kelly, I was born in Antrim Town about 18 miles outside Belfast but have lived in Belfast since 1990.

I hold the N.Ireland Blue Badge (Level 4) qualification, the highest accredited tour guiding qualification available in N.Ireland, and sit on the Executive of Tour Guides N. Ireland the local guiding association.

 I also have a professional qualification in Community Relations, and I am a qualified Cycle Instructor.

My backround includes 17 years in Aerospace, and working as an Outdoors Instructor, I was also involved with the 'Peace People' in Belfast, a local peace organisation in the early 1990's.

In 2012 I started working as part of the Visitor Experience Team at Titanic Belfast, and started delivering my own guided experiences in 2016, (Belfast Mic Tours).

I have a love and passion for Ireland North and South and Irish History and culture.

My area's of expertise include Titanic, Belfast's Maritime and Industrial Heritage, and interpretation of the N. Ireland 'Troubles' (Political Mural's, Peace Walls, history and legacy of the Troubles).

I was also a 'Game of Thrones' extra in Seasons 1&2 playing mostly Lannisters, and fought for the Lannisters in the Battle of Blackwater Bay (Season 2).

Most of the fiming of this iconic TV show took place in various locations throughout N. Ireland, the most dramatic being the stunning Causeway Coast. (I am happy show you some of these locations and teach you the sword routine I was taught for the show).   

So I am available for half or a full day, I can offer custom walking/cycle tours or I can join you in a hire car or I can arrange a luxury minibus for your group. 

I am also happy to pre-book Tea/Coffee stops, Lunch stops, pre-book entrance slots for visitor experiences and organise any other activities.

Click on the 'Ask a Question' link for further details and a customised quote.

Cheers

Donal  

Customer Ratings

★★★★★ Average Rating: 4.9 108 Ratings
  • ★★★★★5 Costa del Antrim
    Review by Elsbeth F. in Jun 2023 - Antrim Town walking Tour

    We had a fabulous tour- the content was interesting and informative. Not too long. Antrim gardens were spectacular. Thank you Donal

  • ★★★★★5 Important experience of resistance to sectarianism
    Review by Valentina in May 2023 - Ballynafeigh Walking Tour

    This was an excellent tour into one of the very few neighbourhoods which remained mixed during the difficult times in the past of Belfast. Important l…

    This was an excellent tour into one of the very few neighbourhoods which remained mixed during the difficult times in the past of Belfast. Important lessons to be learned from this community were well tackled by the excellent guide

  • ★★★★★5 Informative and entertaining tour.
    Review by Maeve M. in Jan 2023 - Ballynafeigh Walking Tour

    Our guides Donal and Rory were both entertaining and well informed. We learned about the history and people of Ballynafeigh and enjoyed our walk throu…

    Our guides Donal and Rory were both entertaining and well informed. We learned about the history and people of Ballynafeigh and enjoyed our walk through Ormeau Park and on up the Ormeau Road. We hope to take part in future tours and would like to take this opportunity to recommend Donal and Rory to anyone interested in the Ormeau Road area of Belfast.

  • ★★★★★5 Donal and Rory are a great team
    Review by Lia M. in Dec 2022 - Ballynafeigh Walking Tour

    Although it was a chilly night, it was well worth it to go on this tour. Rory and Donal are knowledgeable and witty, keeping a good pace and covering …

    Although it was a chilly night, it was well worth it to go on this tour. Rory and Donal are knowledgeable and witty, keeping a good pace and covering local interest and history in the Ballynafeigh area. I hope to go on many more tours with them! And, not to be missed are Louise's mulled wine and mince pies! Perfect on a cold winter's evening and delicious, as well. Thank you so much!

  • ★★★★4 Great walking tour.
    Review by Anona C. in Sep 2022 - Ballynafeigh Walking Tour

    Professional, well informed guides made this a really enjoyable experience. We all knew Ballynafeigh well but found out lots of interesting facts and …

    Professional, well informed guides made this a really enjoyable experience. We all knew Ballynafeigh well but found out lots of interesting facts and information that we didn't know. The tour was aided by having our own individual headsets so could hear everything despite being on the move and the traffic. Thanks Donal and Rory would highly recommend the tour.

  • ★★★★★5 Excellent
    Review by Kristian Murphy in Sep 2022 - Ballynafeigh Walking Tour

    The tour and guides were brilliant. They really knew their stuff. And despite it lashing down, they didn't falter and were always consciences of our s…

    The tour and guides were brilliant. They really knew their stuff. And despite it lashing down, they didn't falter and were always consciences of our safety

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Guided walking tour of historic Antrim town lasting approx 1.45 hours, starting and finishing at Clotworthy House.

Ballynafeigh Walking Tour

Enjoy a walk along the Ormeau Road from Ormeau Park to the Rosetta Roundabout learning the fascinating history of Ballynafeigh along the way.

Antrim/N'Abbey Borough Coach Tour

Antrim/N'Abbey/Lough Neagh Coach Tour (Buy 3 Get 4th FREE)

Antrim Loughshore Park Walking Tour

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