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Tourist SOS is our way to take care of international visitors to Ireland if things go wrong - so they can get back to enjoying their holiday

A free emergency support service for international visitors.

A free emergency support service for international visitors.

We offer a free, nationwide support service, dedicated to international visitors who experience a crime or other distressing incidents – available 7 days a week

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Who we are

Tourist SOS is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, providing information, reassurance and practical support, to help visitors deal with the problems they may face, - including travel document replacement, bank/credit card cancellation, reporting a crime to Gardai, rescheduling flights and other emergency support.

We provide assistance throughout Ireland via our website, by phone, and in person in our two walk-in offices in central Dublin – located in O'Connell Street and Pearse Street Garda Stations.

Tourist SOS has an extensive network of contacts in embassies, airlines, the tourism/hospitality industry and the Gardaí, to help visitors resolve their problems quickly and get back to enjoying their time in Ireland.

Our service is the only dedicated national service in Europe offering this specialist support to tourists and with 9 out of 10 tourists who experience an incident continuing with their holiday after support from Tourist SOS, it is testament to the positive outcomes that visitors experience after using the service.

Specialist support for international visitors.

International visitors who experience distressing incidents often lack a local support network, may have language issues and disrupted travel plans - and that's where Tourist SOS can make a real difference.

Specialist support for international visitors.

Our team

Lisa Kennedy Lisa Kennedy CEO
Pat Mullaney Pat Mullaney Service Manager

Our Board

The Tourist SOS Board represents a diverse range of people and organisations in Ireland, many with experience in serving international visitors in various sectors, and who are committed to the mission of Tourist SOS and to supporting good governance in the organisation.

  • Gina Murphy, Chairperson Proprietor/General Manager, Hugo’s Restaurant
  • Kasia Debska, Company Secretary Chief Financial Officer, Azimut Life
  • Clare Duignan, Non-Executive Director
  • David Chawke, Owner The Bank Bar and Restaurant
  • Stephen Faloon, General Manager Bord Gais Energy Theatre
  • John Gilligan, Formerly of An Garda Síochána and Head of Security at Twitter.
  • Catherine Keegan, Irish Brand Homes and Innovations Manager Guinness Storehouse
  • Conor O’Kane, General Manager Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
  • Garrett Power , General Manager Muckross Park Hotel and Spa
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Success Stories

Here’s some examples of feedback we have received from international visitors we have supported

Assisted in getting me a replacement ID

“I wanted to thank you again for your help with my lost ID! Tourists in Dublin can be really glad to have you. So thank you very very much.”

Visitor, Germany

Put my mind at ease when I couldn’t get home

“Thanks to your precious intervention, I was able to take the Ryanair flight back to Beauvais yesterday. I just want to thank you very much for your assistance and kindness. ”

Visitor, France

You and the Dublin police helped me a lot

“I visited Dublin and I had a problem because someone stole my wallet. Both you and the Dublin police helped me a lot - I am going to remember you and your wonderful city all my life. This weekend I'm going back to Dublin”

Visitor, Spain

Thank you all so much for your quick help

“Thank you all so much for your quick help. If it wasn’t for you we would have found ourselves in huge troubles. We can’t thank you enough.”

Visitor, Poland

When I first walked into the police station, I thought for sure that my student and I would have to stay behind in Dublin

“When I first walked into the police station, I thought for sure that my student and I would have to stay behind in Dublin when the rest of the group went home. I never would have thought it possible that we'd be able to make our flight. When I walked out of your office, I was optimistic and my student felt confident and relieved as well. You really did work miracles and we are beyond grateful! ”

Visitor, Germany

I just want to thank you again for your help and all the valuable information

“I just want to thank you again for your help and all the valuable information you gave us. It's so kind. And despite all the events we will come back in Irlande, no doubt of that : you have a beautiful country and the Irish are so kind ”

Visitor France

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