My husband and I met Gerard at Keel beach, then followed him for our climb. Gerard was patient and knowledgeable and it could not have been a more perfect afternoon.... read more We learned Gerard does quite a few walking tours and we would highly recommend Gerard for any of these. Thank you!

  Gerard guided a group of 14 inexperienced hill walkers into the Maumturk Mountains and each and every one of us had an absolutely brilliant experience. The views from the summit... read more (650m) were spectacular.Gerard gauged the ability of our group to perfection, providing the perfect walk at a pace that suited all. He pointed out out all the different peaks in the area, told us about flora and fauna and filled us in on local history, all delivered in such an easy manner and with humour. Gerard makes the mountains accessible to all. Any group who need a guide, need look no further.

  Met Ger at one of the piers. We started slow and ended up having not only a great hike but also a great time....learned a lot about many different things.... read more And the guy is in shape!!!!
Had a solid 21 KM hike up and over--think it was called 'The Coffin Trail'.....we had previously 8 hikes along the western coast --all good but really loved this as we were more off road than the others.
Ger knows his stuff~~highly recommend working with him as a guide. Even told us what restaurant to get the best chips at in Keel....Spot on!
(ask him to tell u the balloon joke)

  Gerard provided much history and lore as he accompanied our group on two outings: up Croagh Patrick on a blustery winter day and across Achill Island the next. We appreciated... read more hearing stories of the pilgrims who preceded us up Patrick's holy mountain and the islanders who lived on Achill years ago.

  I climbed both Croaghaun and Slievemore on Achill with Gerard. As a native archaeologist he knows every last thing about Achill Island‘s history, as a mountain guide he knows every... read more last stone and weather system. He is a walking encyclopaedia, loves to crack jokes and little wind ups as you are scaling the most beautiful landscapes together. You will have a blast with Gerard. Highly recommended! …

  Excellent walking tour of the area. Gerard is full of all sorts of information. Well worth it and enjoyed every minute of it. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.He is... read more an excellent local guide.

  Gerard was a guide for a group of walkers, I was fortunate to be part of, out for a day in Maumturk Mt area. Gerard's knowledge of the mountain we... read more climbed and his ability to judge and accomodate a pace suitable for our group was excellent. Gerard shared his knowledge of the surrounding peaks, far off islands, inlets, bays and lakes as well as local history, folklore and flora & fauna. With fantastic views, an excellent guide - our group had a wonderful memorable experience

  I climbed both Croaghaun and Slievemore on Achill with Gerard. As a native archaeologist he knows every last thing about Achill Island‘s history, as a mountain guide he knows every... read more last stone and weather system. He is a walking encyclopaedia, loves to crack jokes and little wind ups as you are scaling the most beautiful landscapes together. You will have a blast with Gerard. Highly recommended!

  Excellent walking tour of the area. Gerard is full of all sorts of information. Well worth it and enjoyed every minute of it. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.He is... read more an excellent local guide.

  I climbed Croaghaun and Slievemore with Gerard. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. An absolute pleasure to hike with, a gentleman. His relaxed manner, steady and relaxed pace... read more and huge knowledge of the environment made these hikes most enjoyable. These mountains can be very difficult to navigate when the fog descends (and it did!), but Gerard seemed to know every rock along our trail! A most competent and confident hike leader. I'll definitely be back for more hikes around Achill soon! …

  My friend and I just went on a tour of The Deserted Village with Gerard Mangan.

We have been to The Deserted Village on our own two years... read more ago, which was lovely, but it was even better with a guide.

Gerard has a great deal of knowledge to share, he kept the tour fun and interesting.

We walked for about an 1.5-2 hours. It was a very easy trail and Gerard was great about keeping at a pace that worked for the whole group.

  The most beautiful views. Nowhere like Ireland anywhere in the world. This is a recently opened walk over Sli Grainne Mhaol. Bit of a climb but easy enough for a... read more family walk. Abandoned houses, old paths, bog add to the interest but the real attraction are the stunning views. Well marked. Wear sturdy boots and warm gear. And enjoy a well deserved pint in Pattens pub where you park your car. Great craic and local knowledge.

  Gerard guided a group of 14 inexperienced hill walkers into the Maumturk Mountains and each and every one of us had an absolutely brilliant experience. The views from the summit... read more (650m) were spectacular.Gerard gauged the ability of our group to perfection, providing the perfect walk at a pace that suited all. He pointed out out all the different peaks in the area, told us about flora and fauna and filled us in on local history, all delivered in such an easy manner and with humour. Gerard makes the mountains accessible to all. Any group who need a guide, need look no further. …

  Gerard was a guide for a group of walkers, I was fortunate to be part of, out for a day in Maumturk Mt area. Gerard's knowledge of the mountain we... read more climbed and his ability to judge and accomodate a pace suitable for our group was excellent. Gerard shared his knowledge of the surrounding peaks, far off islands, inlets, bays and lakes as well as local history, folklore and flora & fauna. With fantastic views, an excellent guide - our group had a wonderful memorable experience …

  About 45 minutes from Westport. Nice place to get some photos of the Atlantic from a high point. Recommend.

  Just finished doing a walking tour with Gerard. A local expert with an encyclopedic knowledge of Achill Island, history, geography, famine, flora, fauna and Ireland in general. A gentleman with... read more the very important tour guide attribute of a sense of humour. I cannot recommend Gers tours highly enough to enhance your visit to Achill. Thanks again Ger.

  We climbed Craughan with Gerard and will definitely return to do Slievemore another time. Highly recommend. Gerard set a good pace, made sure we followed a safe path and saw... read more all the best viewing points and told us all about the history of Achill and other islands.

  My husband and I visited Western Ireland in may 2017. One of the highlights of our entire trip was our 2 guided walks with Gerard who is based in Achill... read more Island . Not only did he give an excellent and informative guided walk of the deserted village in Achill , he also was willing to travel to meet us in the burren . He gave us a lengthy personal tour of the archeology and wildflowers in the burren with great knowledge and patience !
We highly recommend touring Achill with Gerard to truly understand the amazing history of Achill Island ... he gives insight you would never discover on your own.He is willing to tailor your walks to your interests . Achill Island is truly a hidden gem with friendly people and a vision of the old Ireland !