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Eric O'Gorman

Founder of My Ireland Tour

As founder of My Ireland Tour, Eric oversees the strategic direction of the company while maintaining a hands-on role in tour design and itinerary development. With decades of experience in the tour operating industry, he brings a deep knowledge of Ireland's hospitality landscape and an unwavering commitment to building long-term relationships with both tour suppliers and guests.

Eric's approach to business is rooted in trust and reliability. He believes that the foundation of a successful tour company lies in the relationships you build.

Eric O'Gorman

Eric’s Background

Eric has been in the tour and hospitality business since 1989, bringing over three decades of industry experience to My Ireland Tour. Initially involved with in the family business with his father David O'Gorman, he transitioned into what would become My Ireland Tour around 1999, recognizing the growing demand for small, private, personalised tours serving the North American market.

Eric partnered with brother-in-law Phil Teare to formally launch My Ireland Tour. This strategic branding allowed the company to focus exclusively on the consumer market, fueling the growth that defined the business as it stands today.

Key Focus

"My focus is on building tours that work for people. Every itinerary starts with a simple question: what do guests want to see, and how much time do they have? From there, we work with a core group of trusted tour suppliers who share our commitment to quality service. The relationships we've built over the years allow us to reserve rooms not just for individual tours, but for our entire seasonal schedule."

"As a tech-forward company, we maintain a high level of human contact with our customers, and I believe we've struck the right balance. People visiting Ireland - especially those who share our language - expect a genuine level of interaction. For others, that personal touch is the reassurance they need that we are a reputable company before they commit to a booking."

Tour Design Philosophy

  • Start with guest expectations, not predetermined itineraries
  • Build lasting relationships with quality tour suppliers
  • Balance variety and depth - seeing more with better local insights
  • Plan for realistic travel times to avoid exhaustion
  • Empower driver-guides with the knowledge to adapt in real time

Business Development Approach

Eric believes that building trust is the cornerstone of business success. Rather than pursuing quick wins, he focuses on developing relationships with tour suppliers who understand that consistent, reliable tour operators are valuable long-term partners. This means honoring booking commitments, communicating if changes are needed, and delivering on promises year after year.

"When you tell a hotel partner you're going to hold 16 to 20 rooms every week for six months, they need to know you mean it. That's not a casual commitment. That's a partnership based on trust."