1978
Abbey Travel founded by Con Horgan and four colleagues, each one formerly part of the Ryan Tourist Group in Ireland.
1978
Abbey Travel founded by Con Horgan and four colleagues, each one formerly part of the Ryan Tourist Group in Ireland.
1980
Abbey Tours set up as the inbound division of Abbey Travel.
1983
Two founder directors, Brian Mc Colgan & Jerrry Leahy buy the business of Abbey Tours
1983
Two founder directors, Brian Mc Colgan & Jerrry Leahy buy the business of Abbey Tours
1988
Abbey Conference Services, our conference management division is set up.
1991
Company acquires new headquarters, City Gate in the centre of Dublin.
1994
Abbey Tours develop new 100 bedroom hotel in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
2007
Abbey Tours acquire the inbound business of O’Mara Travel. John Healy, former CEO of O’Mara Travel, joins Abbey Tours Board.
2004
Founder Director Jerry Leahy retires. Fellow Directors Jane Magnier, Patricia Mc Colgan Marina Finn buy his 50% share in Abbey Tours.
2010
Abbey Tours is named one of Ireland’s 20 Best Managed Companies by Deloitte
2011
Abbey Tours requalified as one of Ireland's 'Best Managed Companies' in the 2011 Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme.
History
Since the company first started 33 years ago, Abbey Tours has built up a very substantial business. Today we are recognised as the market leader within our sector. Along the way there have been some interesting developments which contributed to our success.
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