Who We Are

Angela Bane and Bernadette Mullarkey have worked together as Bane Mullarkey since 2002.

With decades of experience and a deep understanding of tourism and hospitality, we work with clients to create, promote and deliver great tourism experiences; experiences that give adventure, pleasure and meaning to holidaymakers from Ireland and overseas.

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A Wealth of Experience

Based in Galway on the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way, we work - in person and online - along the Wild Atlantic Way, in Ireland’s Ancient East, in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and in Dublin.

We are both Commerce graduates from the University of Galway and we also hold qualifications in Business Coaching. Bernadette is Chair of Gaillimh le Gaeilge and a former Chair of Galway International Arts Festival. She is also fluent in Irish and in Italian.

Bane Mullarkey in Italia

Bernadette ha vissuto 5 anni a Milano negli anni 90, lavorando per Enterprise Ireland - Ente del Governo Irlandese per lo sviluppo delle esportazioni - e successivamente per il Gruppo GianFranco Mainardi (Business Travel). https://www.orchideaviaggi.it/

Recentemente si è occupata, per conto di un cliente della Bane Mullarkey, del progetto transnazionale "European Tastes Trail - Strada Europea dei Sapori", finanziato da LEADER. Il capofila di questo progetto era il Gruppo di Azione Locale (GAL) F.A.R. Maremma https://www.farmaremma.it/attivita/#toggle-id-4; Bernadette ha colto con piacere l'occasione di lavorare nuovamente con l'Italia e l'italiano!!

Negli ultimi anni, mentre elaborava una strategia per lo sviluppo della ricettività per una cittadina dell'ovest irlandese, è stata anche coinvolta nel Modello Albergo Diffuso. https://alberghidiffusi.it/

Bernadette vorrebbe mantenere e sviluppare i suoi contatti con l'Italia e per questo è interessata a collaborare con aziende italiane del settore turistico; può offrire una gamma di servizi ad aziende pubbliche e private o per sviluppare progetti turistici gestiti a livello locale. Contattaci per ulteriori informazioni.

GianFranco Mainardi dice…

“Come imprenditore ho avuto la grande fortuna di avere nel mio team una giovane irlandese che dal primo incontro, non prenotato, che è avvenuto alle 8:30 di un mattino all’ingresso dei miei uffici di Milano ancora chiusi in quanto l’apertura era alle ore 9. Sono passati tanti anni ma ho sempre in mente la mia sorpresa nell’uscire dall’ascensore al terzo piano del palazzo e trovarmi difronte una giovane ragazza che mi da il buon giorno e mi chiede se sogno il Signor Mainardi, titolare della Travel United Srl. Rispondo con un buon giorno e dico si, sono io, desidera? Mi chiamo Bernadette Mullarkey, sono irlandese, abito a Milano e cerco un posto di lavoro. L’ho assunta immediatamente perché ho notato in lei determinazione e desiderio di impegnarsi. Senza togliere nulla alle centinaia di persone che hanno lavorato, e lavorano, nelle mie aziende, Bernadette è stata tra le migliori confermando il mio intuito nel non farmela scappare. Ha lasciato la mia azienda per rientrare in Irlanda, sposarsi e mettere su famiglia. La ricordo con immenso affetto, anche ho avuto qualche problema a trovare una valida sostituta. Grazie Bernadette per il tuo impegno e la tua professionalità.”

GianFranco Mainardi

Amministratore Delegato / Managing Director, Orchidea Viaggi S.r.l. - Agenzia di Viaggi / Travel Agency

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Why Work with Us?

Specialising in tourism, we have extensive experience and knowledge across the industry, particularly with visitor attractions, festivals, activities, greenways, food tourism and accommodation.

Tourism is a wonderful industry, full of innovation, creativity and great people. Using our professional and personal skills to help clients is most rewarding professionally and long term relationships with clients are a feature of our approach.

With a combined 40+ years of experience, and described as strong but empathetic, we work in partnership with clients and build long-standing, respectful relationships. We connect by walking in our client's shoes, understanding their hopes, their anxieties and their challenges, and helping them reach their goals and their potential.

Our Services

A deep understanding of the customer underpins everything we do and how we do it.

Services include:

Strategy development
Training - online and face to face
Mentoring - online and face to face
Facilitation

Feasibility studies
Funding applications
Marketing strategies
Research

Mystery shopping
Tourism destination plans
Content creation and editing
Evaluations and reviews

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Online Training and Mentoring

Our online services are designed to suit client needs.

- Online training can range from one-off half day workshops to multi-day programmes

- Online mentoring can be delivered in short intensive bursts or over a period of weeks or months

All projects start with good listening and good conversation so call us for a free consultation to discuss your ideas and how we can help.

One Off, One-Hour Mentoring Session

€125 + VAT

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Three x One Hour Mentoring Session

€450 + VAT

Includes action plans and liaison with client between sessions.

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Two Hour Group Facilitation Workshop

€750 + VAT

Includes facilitation report.

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Our Clients

We work with people and organisations across the private, public and community sectors and enjoy strong repeat and referral business.

"They are consumate professionals with a proven track record."

Fiona Monaghan, Head of Activities, Fáilte Ireland

"Údarás na Gaeltachta have a long and successful working relationship with Bane Mullarkey."

Maedbh Seoighe, Enterprise Executive, Údarás na Gaeltachta.

"Their clear thinking helped us focus on the big picture."

Michael Walsh, CEO, Waterford City & County Council

"Highly organised, competent, professional & personable. Feedback from training participants was excellent."

Christine Charleton, Head of Enterprise, Westmeath LEO

"Their vast experience and understanding of key issues is most valuable. They are problem solvers and wonderful to work with."

Eithne Verling, Director, Galway City Museum

"Angela & Bernadette brought expertise and clarity to the submission."

John O'Donoghue, General Manager, Newbridge House & Farm

"Angela & Bernadette are a powerhouse team, personable and professional. They bring valuable insight and experience to the table."

Aisling O’Brien, Head of Marketing, Element Pictures

"Professional and customer focused. They consistently deliver."

Sinead McDermott, Manager, Leitrim Tourism

"Their expertise and experience of Ireland’s tourism sector is evident. Their professionalism and attention to detail made the process a very smooth experience for me."

Tony Lee.

Bane Mullarkey and 7L Architects collaborate on projects for Waterways Ireland and the OPW.

"The findings were enlightening and the recommendations were very useful. Lots of practical advice and suggestions."

Catherine Hosty, Director, Radharc Landscaping

"Their experience, knowledge and reputation resulted in an in-depth, detailed, professional feasibility study which was invaluable."

John Sweeney, President, Connemara Chamber of Commerce

"Bane Mullarkey were professional, attentive & understanding. Working during a pandemic could have impeded progress, but with creativity, positivity & good humour, they kept to project targets."

Deirdre Ní Chonghaile,
Tobar Milis.