From a Patriotic Vision to Global Luxury: The Story Behind Luxury Irish Tours and Claire Spain

When Claire Spain co-founded Luxury Irish Tours in 2018, she wasn’t simply launching a travel company, but Claire was rather shaping a story of Irish pride, elegance, and authenticity. Alongside her husband Keith, Claire set out to create a brand that could reveal the true soul of Ireland while matching the highest standards of global luxury travel.

Today, Claire’s romantic vision has grown into a trusted name in luxury tours of Ireland, and welcoming travelers from the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Like any other success story lies a journey, and Claire’s is one built on creativity, determination, and an unwavering belief in what Irish hospitality can mean to the world.

A Luxury Irish Tours Brand Rooted in Authenticity

Introducing a new Irish brand into the international luxury travel market was no easy task, but Claire, with her devoted team, very quickly built trust in her brand and its promise by focusing on delivering exceptional quality and a deeply personal service. Luxury Irish Tours owns its own vehicles and employs its own expert guides and chauffeurs on a full-time basis so that, every time, every journey meets the highest standards of luxury from the moment clients enquire.

Today, hundreds of travelers each year choose Luxury Irish Tours for their tailor-made Irish vacations, drawn by the instant and authentic connection felt by the guest with Claire’s team. As long as your bucket list is legal and physically possible, no matter how “out there” it might sound, Luxury Irish Tours will exceed your expectations to make that dream a reality. The team does not offer off-the-shelf solutions or standardized itineraries that anyone has already experienced. Every bespoke journey crafted by the Luxury Irish Tours team is completely unique to the traveler making the Celtic journey, designed to feel ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ in every sense of the expression.

Leading with Irish Heart, Loyalty and Friendship

Claire’s leadership style is centered on people, and this is the culture she builds in the workplace. She believes true Irish luxury is about extending thoughtfulness, building friendships to last a lifetime and connecting with travelers through shared experiences. From personalized welcome gifts to close links with local partners, every detail is designed to create unique moments that guests carry with them long after they return home and that few will ever experience.

An Irish Vision Recognized: Women In Transport Award 2026

Claire’s leadership, vision and impact have not gone unnoticed at home in Ireland. This year, she has been shortlisted for the prestigious Women in Public Transport Award at the Fleet Bus & Coach Awards 2026, recognizing her role in shaping one of Ireland’s most admired travel brands. The Fleet Bus & Coach Awards 2025 winners will be announced on 13th November during a luxury gala event at Johnstown Estate, County Meath.

This nomination reflects her commitment to raising, and even challenging, industry standards, her dedication to empowering her team, and her ability to pair luxury with authenticity in every private and personal journey delivered across the island of Ireland. From her roots in Loughrea to international acclaim, Claire’s story stands as proof that passion, courage, and a grá for genuine Irish hospitality can turn a local Galway girl’s dream into a global success.

Start Planning Your Dream Irish Vacation

If you are planning your trip to Ireland and would like to entrust your experience to the Luxury Irish Tours team, begin a conversation with us by emailing info@luxuryirishtours.com or by calling us on (+353) 91 423020 for a friendly, introductory chat!

Luxury Irish Tours is headquartered at Unit 1, Cahercourt, Loughrea, Co. Galway, H62 TX97.