Close Protection Chauffeurs and Drivers in Dublin and Ireland
Lir provides a close protection chauffeur service for diplomats, government visits, executives and high profile clients. Every journey is led by security trained professionals from military and police backgrounds, and planned like a protection detail.
More than a driver, a close protection chauffeur
A close protection chauffeur combines the comfort of an executive car with the training of a security professional. For clients who are recognised, targeted or simply cannot afford delays, that difference matters. Lir provides the vehicle side of close protection services in Ireland, from a single close protection driver to coordinated movements with several vehicles.
At Lir, the chauffeur is part of the protection plan. We check routes and alternatives in advance, manage every arrival and departure, and keep a low profile throughout. As a result, your principal travels safely, privately and on time, whether it is a single airport transfer or a week long state visit.
Close protection chauffeurs for every kind of principal
Embassies and diplomats
Discreet transport for ambassadors, visiting ministers and diplomatic delegations.
Government and state visits
Planned vehicle movements for official visits, working to the client’s security plan.
Executives and boards
Secure travel for senior leaders on roadshows, AGMs and sensitive business trips.
Public figures and talent
Low profile arrivals and departures for high profile guests at hotels, venues and events.
Private families
Safe, private travel for high net worth families visiting or living in Ireland.
Dublin Airport arrivals
Protected arrivals and departures, linked to our VIP meet and greet service.
Every movement planned in advance
Close protection is about preparation. Before the day, we agree the plan with you or your security team.
Assess and plan
We review the itinerary and the risks, then plan primary and alternative routes, timings and pickup points.
Travel discreetly
Our chauffeurs keep a low profile, manage every arrival and departure, and stay alert from door to door.
Ready to respond
Chauffeurs are PHECC first aid trained and briefed on emergency plans, so they can act quickly if plans change.
A close protection professional behind the wheel
Alan McLoughlin served with the Military Police Corps of the Irish Defence Forces before moving into close protection. He completed the Introduction to Close Protection Operations course with the International Security Training Institute (ISTI), and he is a member of the International Association of Close Protection Professionals (IACPP).
IACPP membership reflects training in risk assessment, security planning, emergency response and protective services. Alan brings that same discipline to every Lir booking, and he works with chauffeurs from military and police backgrounds for close protection assignments.
You can read more about Alan and the company on our About page.
Trained for close protection
IACPP Member
International Association of Close Protection Professionals.
ISTI Security Trained
Introduction to Close Protection Operations, International Security Training Institute.
PHECC First Aid
Chauffeurs trained to Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council standards.
Secure travel, without the fuss
- Security trained chauffeurs from military and police backgrounds
- Route planning with alternatives agreed in advance
- Luxury sedans and 7 seater MPVs, with multi vehicle movements on request
- Coordination with embassy staff or an existing protection team
- Complete discretion, before, during and after every journey
- Cover across Dublin, Dublin Airport and every county in Ireland
Need standard executive travel instead? See our executive chauffeur service or Dublin Airport transfers.
Close protection chauffeur questions
Anything else, call 085 842 0199. Every enquiry is treated in confidence.
What is a close protection chauffeur?
A close protection chauffeur is a driver trained in security as well as service. As well as driving, they plan safe routes, manage arrivals and departures, watch for risks and know how to respond if something goes wrong, so the person in the back can travel safely and privately.
Who uses Lir’s close protection chauffeur service?
We work with embassies and government visits, and we also drive senior executives and high profile private clients who want security as well as comfort.
Who leads Lir’s close protection work?
Lir’s close protection work is led by founder Alan McLoughlin, a former member of the Military Police Corps of the Irish Defence Forces. Alan is ISTI trained in close protection operations and a member of the International Association of Close Protection Professionals (IACPP).
Can you work alongside an embassy or private security team?
Yes. We can work to a client’s own security plan, and coordinate timings, routes and vehicle movements with an existing protection team or embassy staff.
Do you provide close protection chauffeurs outside Dublin?
Yes. We are based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, a short drive from Dublin Airport, and we cover every county in Ireland, including Cork, Galway and Belfast, and multi day itineraries.
Can I book a close protection driver for a single journey?
Yes. You can book a close protection driver for a single airport transfer, a day of meetings or a multi day visit, and every journey is planned to the same standard.
How much does a close protection chauffeur cost?
Every close protection booking is quoted on request, because the price depends on the itinerary, the number of vehicles and chauffeurs, and the level of security required. Call 085 842 0199 to discuss your requirements in confidence.
Discuss your requirements in confidence
Tell us about the visit, and we will plan the rest. Call Alan directly for urgent or sensitive bookings.