Joe Walsh Tours closes after 60 years in operation

Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, the travel agent employed more than 100 people with offices across the EU, UK and US.

Joe Walsh Tours was founded in 1961 by Joe Walsh, a native of Co Down, who began offering affordable package holidays in Ireland.

Joe Walsh Tours, one of Ireland's oldest and best-known travel agents, has announced it is closed for business.

A statement issued by the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) said, Joe Walsh Pilgrimtours Ltd, which traded under ten different brand names including Joe Walsh Tours,
is "unable to fulfil its obligations to customers" and has ceased trading.