Siobhan Byrne
Founder & CEO
Siobhan’s passions are travel, Africa and life-long learning!! After being a hotelier for 11 years in Killiney – the Bel Air of Dublin and home to Bono of U2, she set up Adams & Butler the first high-end travel company in Ireland. With degrees in Spanish, Arabic, Middle Eastern History, and a first-class MBA from the Smurfit Business School where she lectured for 10 years, she also studied Corporate Governance. She sits on various boards including Virtuoso EMEA and the Ireland US Council. Of the many awards she has won, she is proud of her Travel + Leisure A-List Advisor 2023 and Conde Nast Travel Specialist 2022 and the Best Travel Agent Professional at the Irish Travel Trade Awards.. She loves to walk, hike, ski and horse-ride. She has five grown sons.
Rachel Herman
Chief of Staff
I am from Terenure in Dublin, and I have been working in Adams & Butler for the last 10 years. My role in Adams & Butler is Chief of Staff. Before I started with Adams & Butler, I worked in my family’s auctioneering business. I have lived and worked in Spain, Canada and Australia (where I did a skydive over the Whitsunday Islands!!) and when I am not working, I love to socialise and travel whether it be a weekend away in my holiday home in the west of Ireland, or exploring new sunny destinations further a field with family & friends.
Giovana Polla
Business Development Manager
I have been at Adams & Butler for over 10 years. I was born in Brazil, and spent my adolescence in Quebec, Canada. After graduating from Tourism and Hospitality in Brazil, I moved to Scotland where I worked in the Hospitality industry in reception, reservations, revenue, and management, before getting an MBA at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. I love football, so in 2014 I returned to Brazil to watch the World Cup, and ended up meeting my future husband. Within a couple of months we moved to Ireland where I have been ever since. We now have two kids and are renovating a Georgian Manor House in the Irish Midlands. I love travelling, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. My 6 year old has already visited 15 different countries.
At Adams & Butler I look after our internal systems, some partner relations, strategy and help out with some of the training. I love the last minute enquiries and the quicky & unique requests. I do like a challenge.😊
Eileen Cordero
Tours Manager
Originally from Venezuela, moved to Italy at the age of 18 with my parents. During my time in Italy, I discovered my passion for foreign countries and cultures while studying languages. I have been immersed in the tourism industry ever since. After several years working aboard cruise ships, I decided to settle in Dublin.
My extensive experience in the tourism industry, combined with the numerous travels, has made me meticulous in travel planning and deeply knowledgeable about different cultures. I have a particular love for the landscapes, history, and culture of Ireland and Scotland, which continue to inspire me in both my professional and personal life.
Richard Byrne Afoullouss
Senior Private Travel Designer
My yearning for worldly exploration has been bred within me given the multicultural family, which finds roots in Ireland, Morocco and Kenya. Having worked within the travel trade since sixteen years of age, I have visited over forty-five countries and even lived abroad in Canada and Berlin. I relish in discovering uncommon, exceptional and noteworthy experiences for all my clients, and consider this capability the most rewarding aspect of my job. When not globetrotting, I can be found enjoying delicious food and wine or attending festivals and sporting events. All who have the pleasure of working with me comment on my impeccable social skills, sense of professionalism, and ability to please people.
Jamie Hore
Senior Travel Designer & Golf Specialist
Fortunate enough to play golf to a high amateur level, I have represented my club at both National Amateur Individual and Team Championships. This has led me to playing many of the top courses across both the UK and Ireland. Other than golf my interests include football, both soccer and NFL, and photography. Over the past few years, I have developed an appreciation for travelling, trying to visit at least one new country every year in the aim of broadening my knowledge of different cultures worldwide.
My strengths are in tour design, where I go through each individual proposal with a fine-tooth comb to make sure itineraries are not over-designed and packed. The flow of an itinerary is important to me as I want clients to have the best experiences, experienced at the right pace.
Jonathon Byrne
Luxury Private Travel Specialist
Initially in Adams & Butler I oversaw exclusive-use rentals of castles and country estates - one of my first clients was Taylor Swift, who rented Luttrelstown Castle in Dublin! I have travelled in the USA - loved Natchez & New Orleans - and all over Europe, South America, Morocco, South Africa and Botswana, and spent 24 months exploring Southeast Asia before joining Google for a few years. Now back in A&B, travel is my passion and I love meeting and engaging with real people and discovering new cultures when abroad. Even when on a budget in Asia, I always relished good street food and tasting regional cuisines with the locals – so I am a bit of a foodie. My other joy is wildlife, as I am a nature buff at heart. What is better than sipping a G&T in the bush at night listening to the sound of lions roaring in the distance? Designing the perfect travel experience for clients is my new passion and making sure that they too have those unforgettable lifelong memories with friends and loved ones that they will cherish.
Marc Richardson
Professional Photographer
Marc Richardson is a photographic professional. Marc has had the privilege, the access, and the passion to capture moments in time that may never exist again. Born into a celebrated New Orleans family of musicians, Marc launched his journey into the world of photography two decades ago with special access to both emerging artists and legends of the industry. In Africa, Marc takes advantage of the abundance of extraordinary wildlife photographic opportunities, but he’s also passionate about preserving the disappearing African tribes and their culture in powerful photographs.
Whether an iconic musician, a stunning landscape, breathtaking wildlife or meaningful portraits of nearly lost cultures, Marc’s goal is to capture that moment that transports you to that exact moment in time. His quest is for that image that captures the very essence of what it was like to be there at that time, allowing someone else to experience that same incredible moment.
Marina Schmitz
Luxury Travel Designer
I started working at Adams & Butler this year. I was born in Brazil and graduated with a degree in Tourism & Leisure. After graduation, I embarked on an adventure to Ireland in 2016, where I fell in love with the opportunity to improve my English and travel around Europe, which is much cheaper than traveling in Brazil or South America. Although I enjoyed my time in Europe, my visa expired, and I had to return to Brazil in 2017. However, I always felt a strong desire to return to Europe. Finally, in 2022, I made the move back and have been living in the grey Dublin, but very green Ireland ever since. I live with my sister, who has been in Ireland for over 12 years, which brings a bit of home into my daily life. I love traveling and discovering new cultures. For me, traveling to a country where you don’t speak the language is the key to stepping out of your comfort zone.
Vanessa Herrera
Luxury Travel Designer
I am originally from Peru, where I studied Hospitality and Tourism, and have been actively involved in the industry since 2010. Recently, I got married and moved to Dublin, which I now proudly call my new home. I love nature, taking long walks, traveling to new places, and sharing new experiences with the people I love the most. My passion for traveling, getting to know new cultures, and connecting with people around the world inspired me to choose this career. I have a proven track record of crafting tailored itineraries, organizing trips, and designing unique and unforgettable experiences for her customers.
Flavia Rodrigues Melo
Luxury Travel Designer
I’m from Brazil. Having been part of the Adams & Butler team in Ireland for a year and a half, I am thrilled to continue my journey in creating exceptional travel experiences. My commitment lies in enhancing my expertise in the Irish market and delivering unparalleled customer service.
I am driven by a passion for crafting personalized, unforgettable journeys that cater to each client’s unique preferences. Outside of work, I enjoy connecting with people, exploring new destinations, running, cooking, and savoring an occasional glass of wine.
Vandana Nair
Digital Marketing Executive
I’m born and brought up in India, a country with diverse culture, jaw-dropping landscapes, sumptuous food, and much more. Being a travel enthusiast, traveling in India and touching up north to down south has been an exhilarating experience. The wanderer in me did backflips when I relocated to Ireland. Up until now, I’ve visited Cork, Dublin, Galway, and it turns out that the country never fails to amaze. In my 'me-time' I love curling up on the bed with a cup of coffee and Netflix. Or when creative juices find their way to me, you'll catch me writing my heart out.