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Experience matters

MOST

Gather is a small but vastly experienced team, united by a shared passion for design, culture, sustainable travel, and innovation.

We are selective, and unapologetically so.

It’s not about numbers for us – its about the experience we can deliver.

We’re happy to remain small because that means we can personally create each luxury leisure trip to Ireland and each bespoke Irish corporate and incentive trip with confidence and pride.

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RAY KEARNEY
 
OWNER

Ray is a dreamer who is always 

creating exciting experiences   for clients from the most random ideas.

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Many years spent in the 5* hotel industry has developed his desire for quality and innovation.

He can visualize events and experiences in an exciting yet practical way.

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ANN MARIE O'BRIEN

VICE PRESIDENT
OF EXPERIENCE
DESIGN

13 years in the luxury travel industry have given Ann Marie a focused perspective on how to best experience Ireland. 

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Finding the right experinece is about knowing as much about the customer as possible. 

MEET THE TEAM

LOUISE O'BRIEN
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EXPERIENCE
CREATOR

Originally from Belfast, Louise has worked in many sectors of the Tourism industry. Training as a pastry chef, working across the food spectrum eventually finding her way to the experiential travel sector.

She creates the amazing experience clients love. 

LESLEY SCOTT

VICE PRESIDENT OF EXPERIENCE DESIGN

Edinburgh native Lesley, is expert in all things Scotland and Ireland. While she is based in Scotland, she has also spent many years working on programs in Ireland and therefore is as familiar with the weavers, distillers and artisan producers on the west coast of Ireland as she is with these unique creators dotted throughout Scotland.  

 

A keen walker and self-confessed foodie, Lesley often believes that there isn’t a better way to explore a city or town than on a foodie-related stroll. She loves a quick phone call to chat through a program before she gets going! 

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ANCA MCMAHON

 EXPERIENCE
DESIGNER

Living on the west coast, less than 6 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, Anca has a personal connection with what is truly "off the beaten track". 

Havning worked in the hotel industry for over 20 years, she knows what creates good service and where unique moments can be created. 

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MARIAN RYNNE

 EXPERIENCE
DESIGNER

A native of the west coast of Ireland, Marian has worked in Luxury hotels for over 10 years. 

She is adept at knowing what clients love to experience in Ireland.

As a mother of 2 small children, she has personally road tested most of the great family experiences we recommend.

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J.MAK HOSPITALITY
 
SALES REPRESENTATION LEISURE 

Jon Makhmaltchi is a luxury travel professional with more than 25 years of expertise working with the world’s finest hospitality brands. Throughout his career, he’s been a part of nearly every aspect of the hospitality business, from sales and management to hotel openings, including a stint at the front desk.

His mother even maintains that his first two words were “room service”!

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