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Behind Every Face, There’s Another Discovery.

Jimmy Flannery

Jimmy runs Dingle Sea Safari, taking people out to Fungie the Dingle Dolphin.

What is the first thing that you notice about a person?

1st thing I notice is someone’s smile

For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

Most grateful for my family, Fungie the dolphin and where we live in Dingle bay 

If you could have lunch with one person alive or dead, who would it be?

If I could have lunch with one person it would be my best friend  who died suddenly and didn’t get to say goodbye to him . 

What’s the most spontaneous thing you have ever done?

Most spontaneous thing I did was going to London for the weekend to visit with my daughter and buy a new Rib too. 

Which of your personality traits has been the most useful?

My most useful personally trait is the gift of the gab and my honesty.

What was the most favourite fairy tale growing up?

My favourite fairy tale growing up was Jack and the beanstalk. 

If you could write one new law that everyone had to obey, what law would you create?

If I could pass a new law I would ban peas. 

What do you usually follow when making decisions, your head or your heart?

I follow my head when making decisions 

What is the best to start the day?

It’s best to start the day by looking out at the beautiful ocean . 

What always makes you smile?

What always makes me happy is seeing my Children happy 

What do you wish you had invented?

Wish I invented  a time machine.

What’s the best advice you have ever received?

Always be nice to people you meet as it could be the last time you see them.

What is your go-to -midnight snack?

Midnight snack is Cheese and onion crisps and cola bottles.

How did you decide on the name of your business?

It is called Sea Safari as it would get people thinking what is this tour all about.

Jimmy & Bridget Flannery
Dingle Sea Safari & Fungie the Dingle Dolphin
Dingle Sea Safari at the Blasket Islands
You can visit Jimmy and Dingle Sea Safari at the Dingle Pier the next time you stay at Pax House or visit his website at www.dingleeasafari.com

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