Nevin Coady – Tour Guide
Nevin Coady is a tour guide based in Kilkenny City. Giving an entertaining tour while imparting some great historical knowledge of the medieval city.
When did you decide you wanted to become a tour guide? Was there a particular “Aha!” moment?
Growing up in Kilkenny with such amazing landmarks my folks always instilled a love and passion for our stories and history. The moment I decided to become a guide was when I discovered there was a way for me to bring all my skills from my corporate background in Banking and Retail professional magician, business trainer and facilitator and love for Kilkenny and Ireland together.
Every guide brings unique strengths or special interests to their tour. What are yours?
I was born and bred in Kilkenny and know every twist and turn of the city and have always been interested in the amazing landmarks, stories and history of our city. I also have a professional background in banking, retail and entertainment and bring many different skills to the tour which allows me bring a modern twist to traditional tours and deliver a quality, exciting and engaging offering with high level of service.
Where in Ireland do you want to travel that you haven’t gone yet?
This is a difficult one as I have been to all areas of Ireland. I do love west Cork and would love to explore more there when I had time.
Here’s what “this tour guide” won’t tell you…but his customers will:
Really enjoyed the mix of facts and comedy. Lots of information was shared, and plenty of tricks and laughs too! Also really enjoyed hearing the origins of some common phrases…” to chance your arm”. “By hook or by crook”, “standing in the community