Celine Rooney

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Australia
Universal
Disney
Families
Groups
Multi-Generational Travel
United States
Ocean Cruise

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Kildare

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Hi, my name is Celine and I live in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, but grew up in the beautiful seaside village of Laytown, Co. Meath. I have worked in the travel industry for over 26 years and still thrive on the pure happiness and enjoyment a holiday can bring to my customers. I believe my job is more than recommendation and advice, but a form of therapy. Travel is extremely therapeutic – it can increase your energy levels, help you think better and clearer, and make you happy – all the ingredients of an active and healthy mind.

I have always had the travel bug and love to explore new and exciting destinations, but I do have some guilty pleasures like Florida and New York where I keep going back! I got married in Central Park, New York and I just love the city, while Florida is a place that keeps pulling me back, 14 times and counting. I’ve also visited several other North American cities from, Chicago, Boston, Washington, Miami, Nashville, San Francisco, and Las Vegas to name just a few. Planning North American adventures has been a specialty of mine for over a decade. I love nothing more than combining a cruise with your American adventure and I have been fortunate to have visited over 10 Caribbean islands while on many different cruises include some of biggest and most modern cruise ships in the world. Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas, MSC World America, Grandiosa & Seashore and Norwegian Prima & Bliss are just some of the more recent ones I had the pleasure of enjoying. I’ve been lucky to work and live in Canada for a year, travel extensively throughout Europe, while also visiting South Africa, Australia, and the middle east.

I have organised and travelled with medium to large sports groups, including several GAA teams to North America, as well as some Irish international teams.

With over 25 years’ experience in the travel business, I have gained a vast range of expertise, ranging from that North American road trip, cruising, safari’s, almost every European city, beach or ski resort, the list goes on. And more importantly is the experience of travelling with children. As a mother of 2, I know what it’s like, but can offer some useful tips and advice to make your trip less stressful and more memorable.

I take great pride in getting to know my customers and really understanding their requirements and offer a truly personalised service which is why Travel Counsellors is a natural fit for my business. With Travel Counsellors, we ensure you are always financially protected as we are licensed and bonded in Ireland with the Irish Aviation Authority, licence No TA 621.

So, if you are looking at your next family adventure, dream honeymoon, bucket list destination, group travel or just looking for a little travel therapy, give me a call.

Chat Soon,

Celine

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Universal Orlando: My Action‑Packed Stay Across the Ultimate Theme Park Hotels

Universal

Families

Groups

Multi-Generational Travel

Universal Orlando: My Action‑Packed Stay Across the Ultimate Theme Park Hotels

Universal Orlando has completely stolen my heart. From flying out in comfort with Aer Lingus to checking into fun, stylish hotels right on the doorstep of the parks, my latest trip was packed with thrills, lazy‑river moments and plenty of foodie highlights. In this blog I’m sharing my experiences of staying in Universal hotels, exploring Volcano Bay and making the most of perks like early park acc

14 May 2026 7   min read

Nashville, Music City!

United States

Nashville, Music City!

Nashville had been on my wish list for forever, so when I was invited to go I was over the moon. Getting There: Flying with British Airways We flew to Nashville with British Airways, one stop via London Heathrow. Terminal 5 was a dream, with an easy, stress‑free transfer between flights. Onboard, we were in World Traveller Plus, British Airways’ Premium Economy cabin. I was genuinely impressed w

19 May 2023 5   min read

Lights out, and away we go, with the kids!

Spain

Lights out, and away we go, with the kids!

If your family weekends are spent debating lap times, favourite drivers and team strategies, a Formula 1 break with the kids can be an unforgettable holiday rather than just a day at the races. For our own F1 adventure, we decided to keep things a complete surprise. We bundled the kids into the car for what they thought was a normal day out, drove straight to the airport and only told them at che

17 Jun 2022 5   min read

New York City with kids

New York City with kids

New York city never disappoints me, and it became a special destination for me and my family when I got married in Central Park in 2018. There is so much to see and do all year round in New York, but a really great time to come with kids is around thanksgiving which is the fourth Thursday in November. You have the amazing Macy’s thanksgiving parade which is a real spectacle and not to be missed.

03 May 2022 5   min read

Why Washington?

United States

Why Washington?

Why Washington? When clients think about a North American city break, the usual names come up first: New York, Boston, Chicago. But suggest Washington DC and you will instantly offer something a little different, without compromising on excitement, history or value. It is a city that consistently exceeds expectations. My husband and I recently enjoyed a 3‑night escape, flying direct with Aer Lin

21 Mar 2022 4   min read

Getting away just after Christmas is the best therapy you can get!

Spain

Getting away just after Christmas is the best therapy you can get!

Getting away just after Christmas really is the best kind of therapy. After the hustle and bustle, the mayhem and mischief, the stress and the laughter, a break between Christmas and New Year feels like pressing reset. My husband and I, along with our two young children, decided to escape to the beautiful, sunny Canary Island of Fuerteventura on 27 December. Even before we packed the car for the a

10 Mar 2022 3   min read

Celine is a star! She provides outstanding service - brilliant options to suit various price points and holiday types. She is great to deal with and I would highly recommend her.

D Devane

Kildare

Very professional and knew all the answers to our questions. Great information provided for our cruise so early in advance of our trip. I loved that we can book so far in advance and save for this holiday and enjoy all the perks the cruise has to offer. I would definitely recommend Celine to anyone wishing to book a luxury cruise. She is very helpful and knowledgeable in this area. Thanks Celine and we look forward to the day when we get to go on our cruise in April 2028!

K O'Neill

Newbridge

Celine is wonderful, so organised, attentive and works extremely hard to ensure her client is happy! We have a family member with mobility needs and she goes above and beyond to ensure our holidays are suitable.

N O'Brien

Galway

Celine was outstanding in putting together the ideal trip for our needs. She is personable, knowledgeable and professional, and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Every question was answered, and her own experience of the area was invaluable. Having everything booked and organised for us made the whole process so easy and enjoyable. I will definitely be booking with Celine again for future trips.

J Condon

Cork

Celine is next level at what she does, she goes above and beyond. Rebooked again

C Kelly

Meath

Have booked numerous long haul flights with Celine she is absolutely amazing nothing is a problem and she organises absolutely everything I would always book through Celine 5star

E Lannon

Cork

Would highly recommend Celine nothing is to much for her to do for you will definitely be booking with her again.

C Birch

Dublin

Mine was a very complicated booking and she was very helpful throughout the process.

M Dignam

Dublin

We are at an early stage of organising a group trip but, so far, Celine has been superb.

A McCully

Antrim

Céline Rooney has been amazing & so efficient in booking flights etc. She’s always accessible & prompt with responses to any questions. Would definitely recommend her to others.

M Scargill

Dublin

Celine, knows her stuff. Great recommendations, knew what I needed and worked her magic. Can't wait for our trip.

D Dillon

Dublin

Booking the holiday was a pleasure, loads of options offered and no pressure on what option to go for and when We finally decided on what type of holiday We wanted We had 3 ideal options to pick from (one better that the other) and we booked up within 48hrs.

A Gannon

Westmeath

Exemplary service from Celine, so focused on our specific needs, professional , efficient and kind!

N O'Brien

Galway

Would be very happy to recommend Celine and have done so for a number of my friends . She is so approachable, helpful and efficient and gives great service!

M Courtney

Dublin

Easy to deal with and came back with a good choice of cruises. Would definitely recommend and definitely trust Celine to find some great holidays for us again in the future!

P White

Dublin

Dealing with Celine has been an absolute pleasure very professional very prompt. And also given us great options for different types of holidays I would highly recommend travel counsellors to my family and friends.

N Barry

Dublin

I would 100% recommend Celine. Celine is very professional and courteous and very timely in her approach and totally gets what you are looking for. I have already recommended to a number of friends.

S O'Sullivan

Dublin

I have dealt with Celine a number of times now and very happy with the service & the efficiency that she has provided, will definitely be back in the future.

K Murray

Kildare

Celine was nothing short of amazing. Our trip was not a simple there and back. We had multiple cities and hotels to organise. She made it far simpler to tailor. On top of that, it was nice to know that she had been in the hotels in question and had first-hand knowledge for comparison. I'd definitely go to her again and send people her way.

B Dennison

Dublin

Celine was great with communication and offering plenty of options. She was also very flexible when our plans changed and offering alternative options to better suit us.

A Wright

Kildare

The most unbelievable service. Thank you so much.

R McHugh

Offaly

Very good service

J Dunne

Dublin

Very helpful. Listen to exactly what I wanted and delivered on it.

Amanda Collina

Louth

Celine is extremely helpful and is always available. In the past few weeks, I have booked 3 Holidays with her, she has given me so many options and talked through all of them with me. She goes above and beyond and makes the process so easy. I will never go to another travel agent again.

Ciara Goslin

Dublin

I have to say I found Celine extremely helpful in booking cruise. Celine went out of her way to find the exact cruise to suit my elderly mother-in-law. I really appreciated her help.

Katrina OShaughnessy

Dublin

Celine is extremely helpful, nice and very knowledgeable.

Harry Donnelly

Dublin

Celine is very knowledgeable and helpful and always available to answer queries as they arise. I have already recommended her to friends who have booked through her.

Frances Mahon

Dublin

100% recommend Celine, everything is always explained well, and nothing has ever gone wrong with any part of the holiday. Her precision to detail is outstanding. Celine is such a pleasure to talk to and deal with. I will now only use Celine when I'm looking for a holiday or getaway.

Paula Maguire

Louth

I would highly recommend Celine to family and friends she was very efficient easy to talk too listened to what I wanted and gave me plenty of options.

Anita Dunne

Kildare

So helpful!

Julia Claire Cully

Offaly

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Hello Bondi Beach!

30 Dec 2025

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