Executive Travel Guides and Chauffeur News
Practical executive travel guides for Ireland, from Dublin Airport arrivals and corporate itineraries to VIP guests and private tours of Ireland. Written by the team at Lir Executive Chauffeur Service.
Advice from people who drive Ireland every day
Our executive travel guides answer the questions clients ask us most. As a result, you can plan business trips, airport arrivals and special days with confidence.
Lir is a Dublin chauffeur company founded by Alan McLoughlin, a former Military Police officer and close protection professional. That experience shapes everything we write. For example, you will find checklists for travel bookers, tips for arriving at Dublin Airport, advice on hosting VIP guests and honest comparisons, such as when a chauffeur makes more sense than a taxi. In addition, new guides are added regularly. So if there is a topic you would like us to cover, get in touch.Executive travel guides and news
Visiting Your Company’s Dublin Office: A Guide for US Executives
By Alan McLoughlin, founder of Lir Executive Chauffeur Service The Custom House on the River Liffey, in Dublin city centre. Quick summary Most overnight flights from the US land in Dublin early in the morning, so plan the first day around a hotel stop or a later first...
Flying Home from Dublin: US Preclearance Explained
By Alan McLoughlin, founder of Lir Executive Chauffeur Service Most direct flights from Dublin to the US include US Preclearance. Quick summary Flights from Dublin to the US leave from Terminal 2, and most include US Preclearance. Preclearance means you complete US...
Airline Economics Dublin 2027: A Private Chauffeur for the Whole Week
A private chauffeur for Airline Economics Dublin Aviation Week, 24 to 27 January 2027: airport pickup, venue transfers and client dinners in Ballsbridge.
Private Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin by Chauffeur
A private chauffeur day trip from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher: a 7am hotel pickup, stops you choose on the way, and a 12 to 13 hour day.
Arriving at Dublin Airport from the US: What to Expect
Quick summary Most overnight flights from the US land in Dublin early in the morning. After passport control, baggage reclaim and customs, your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2. Send your flight number when you book. Alan monitors...
Newgrange and the Boyne Valley: A Day Trip from Dublin by Chauffeur
A thatched cottage in Co. Meath, on the drive north from Dublin to the Boyne Valley. Quick summary Newgrange is in Co. Meath, about an hour’s drive north of Dublin city centre. Newgrange can only be visited on a guided tour from the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, so...
Ryder Cup 2027 at Adare Manor: Getting There from Dublin Airport by Chauffeur
Plan your Ryder Cup 2027 week and your rounds around Ireland with a private chauffeur. Quick summary The 2027 Ryder Cup is at Adare Manor, Co. Limerick, from 13 to 19 September 2027. Dublin Airport to Adare takes around two and a half to three hours by road. There is...
How to Book a Chauffeur for Your Wedding Day
Learn how to book chauffeur for wedding day travel with confidence, from timing and vehicle choice to routes, photos and backup planning.
Guide to Discreet Executive Transport
A practical guide to discreet executive transport for leaders and travel planners who value privacy, punctuality, comfort and control.
How to Plan Transport for a Corporate Event in Dublin
Compare the best transport options for corporate events, from executive chauffeurs to coaches, and choose the right fit for timing, comfort and control.
What Does a Chauffeur Do While You Are in a Meeting?
Can chauffeurs wait during meetings in Ireland? Learn when waiting time makes sense, what affects availability, and how executive bookings work.
How to Plan Executive Travel Itineraries
Learn how to plan executive travel itineraries that protect time, reduce stress and keep business travellers productive, punctual and prepared.
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Our guides follow the journeys our clients book most often. Simply pick a topic to see the service behind the advice.
Dublin Airport travel
Guides on arrivals, meet and greet and flight delays, as well as getting from the terminal to the city without the stress.
Airport transfersCorporate travel
Planning roadshows, board meetings and site visits, as well as expense tips for travel bookers and finance teams.
Executive serviceVIP and delegate arrivals
How to host important guests, from flight tracking to carefully timed arrivals.
VIP meet and greetSecurity and discretion
What close protection chauffeurs do, and therefore when high profile travellers need one.
Close protectionTours and golf trips
Planning a private day tour, a golf week or a group trip around Ireland, with a driver who knows the roads and the history.
Private toursPlanning and booking
How fixed quotes work, what is included and how to choose the right car for your journey.
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