Learn, qualify, practice and become a top tour guide with BelfastLad & Co on our OCN and Global Award Course
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Our 2026 Assessor and Lecture Team
2026 Lecturing on Irish literature
Specializes in literature, film, and food studies, specifically focusing on the relationship between British modernism and global food systems.2025-2026 Fulbright-Queen’s University Belfast Scholar in Irish Studies
2026 Lecturing on Myths and Storytelling
‘Let me tell you of ancient warriors and battles, Irish fairies and folklore’
OCN Level 3 Tour Guide
OCN Accredited Storyteller & Vice chair of Antrim Glens Tourism
2026 OCN Assessor/Lecturer on ShoreX
Expert on Cruise Ship Coachs shore procedures and operations including Walking and Coach Tours. Assessor for the 2026 course and a Belfast Met L4 Graduate. Lorraine is on the Management Board of BelfastLad & Co
2026 Lecturing on US 250 and US Rangers
From Wildlife Warden to World-Class Guide and an expert in the USA and Ulster Scots-Irish Connections. George holds a Bsc and lives in historic Carrickfergus. George is also an honoury citizen of Brown’s Square
2026 Lecturing on the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA)
Gerry is a lifelong GAA man whose passion for Gaelic games runs deep through club, community,
and culture. Alongside his GAA activities Gerry is an active representative of the National Graves Association
2026 Course Director and Assessor
With 25 years experience of Teaching and Tour Guiding Francis owns BelfastLad & Co who are the delivery partner of Global Cruises Llc (Miami) An expert on Dark Tourism he is an fully qualified assessor and internal verifier and created this advanced course.
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