On Ireland’s Atlantic edge, where cliffs rise like ancient sentinels and the old native tongue lingers in every home, Brian O’Donnell and Joe Greene grew up in the shadow of their ancestors—the mighty chieftains of the northwest. In these surroundings, their upbringing was defined not merely by the land and language, but by the life that flowed through it.
Rugged cliffs. Hidden shores. Turf on the fire. Tales and laughter in the walls. Walking these paths, they discovered who they were. The Ireland and Scotland most visitors pass through is only skin-deep. The real magic? It lives in the culture. In the people. In the secret corners waiting to be explored.
So they created Chieftain Tours - a company shaped by heritage, tradition and the instinctive knowledge of rural, indigenous people who know this land like family. Their tours bridge the ancient and the modern, revealing both the iconic landmarks and those lesser known corners that only locals ever reach.
Brian carries forward his family’s legacy through the Bus Feda fleet — a cornerstone of Irish passenger transport that has connected the Western Corridor with Scotland for more than half a century. With a steady hand, he guides the company’s strategic direction and daily operations, driving its continued growth with the same reliability that defines its routes.
Joe, an engineer by profession, brings a different spark to the family enterprise. His technical expertise strengthens the day-to-day running of Chieftain Tours, while his music and unmistakable energy light up the region by night — on stage, behind the decks, or deep in the heart of a session alongside some of Ireland’s most celebrated musicians.

Our mission is simple:to bring Ireland and Scotland to life. Real people. Real Stories. Remember forever.