Garreth Cooke
Managing Director

Garreth overseas the running of each division of the company and founded Emerald Elite Ltd in October 2004. A love of Ireland, travel and golf has given him the insight to fine tune each division of the company.

Valerie Cooke
Non-executive Director

Originally from Boston, Valerie assists with the strategic development of the company on an advisory level and is a graduate of Clark University in Worcester, MA. Presently Valerie is in the process of completing her MBA.

Sinead McGoldrick
Sales & Marketing Executive

Sinead studied at Dundalk Institute of Technology and holds a business degree in Event Management.

Paudy McCaughey
Executive Chauffeur & Approved National Guide

For over 20 years Paudy has been exploring Ireland with tours and personal interest trips. Recently he formalized his guiding expertise and received national approved guide accreditation. He is well versed on Irish culture and language.

Eamon Hegarty
Executive Chauffeur & Approved National Guide

Eamon is an experienced member of the team with a strong flair for golf and heritage tours. He enjoys touring and sometimes forgets that it's actually working! His philosophy is that if you enjoy what you do then you don't go to work!

Patrick Kavanagh
Executive Chauffeur & Senior Driver Guide

Paddy is a charismatic character who has been touring for twenty five years and knows Ireland intimately. They say he knows every blade of grass in Ireland – Even the ones not yet grown.

Mick Mulcahy
Executive Chauffeur & Approved National Guide

Mick is considered to be one of Ireland's top driver guides. He has been nicknamed Google Ireland by those who call on him for questions or advice on Ireland. Mick is a charismatic person who will host you to the best of Irish hospitality.

Eamon Doherty
Executive Chauffeur & Approved National Guide

Doc is one of our Dublin based drivers and looks after our chauffeur clientele. Doc is very easy going and gets along with everyone. Doc always looks sharp and clients can expect his best and most personal attention at all times.

Paul McGlinchey
Senior Approved National Driver Guide

With ten years guiding experience and more than a passing interest in Irish history, Paul comes from a varied and interesting background.

Barry Hogan
Senior Approved National Driver Guide

Barry Hogan has a wealth of experience within the Irish tourism sector. Having worked with the Irish Tourist Board in the past he has over thirty years industry experience.

A chauffeur company backed up by an expert travel team.
Over 100 years combined chauffeur experience.

About

Emerald Chauffeur Drive is headquartered at Dublin Airport Business Park and provides a nationwide service throughout Ireland. We are one of the largest chauffeur companies in Ireland and offer a diverse range of vehicles and services. In addition to corporate chauffeur services such as road shows, we provide chauffeured cars and limousines for weddings, debs, sporting occasions and airport transfers.

Our parent company, Emerald Elite Group, is comprised of a range of travel services which Emerald Chauffeur Drive serves as the transport backbone. Emerald Elite Group is recognized by Fáilte Ireland as a tour operator and destination management company (dmc).

Our team of drivers has collectively been in the chauffeur business for well over 100 years. Our drivers are Approved National Guides and happy to provide sightseeing commentary when suitable. Whether you are in Ireland for business or pleasure we will ensure you time spent with Emerald Chauffeur Drive is time well spent.

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Approach

Founded in 2004 by Garreth Cooke, Emerald Chauffeur Drive was setup as a division of Emerald Elite Group. Emerald Elite Group is a tour operator and destination management company (dmc). Emerald Chauffeur Drive has thrived as a result of handling the transportation services for the tour operator divisions of the company.

Our overall approach is very wholesome and organic. Garreth was aware there was a gap in the tour operator market due to the lack of tour operators with their own transport. To this day the competition is made up of a myriad of subcontractors – We are one of the few tour operators with a fleet of vehicles at our disposal. We've grown modestly from one vehicle to nine at present. Our approach as a tour operator is to provide value to clients without compromising the best possible service. We achieve this with Emerald Chauffeur Drive as our transportation arm.

We handle the chauffeur and transportation for multinational companies, VIPs, Executives and several private aviation clients. Our ethos is one of discretion, reliability, professionalism and security for our clients.