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Top Irish agency Marble City Travel 'thrilled skinny' to acquire local rival of 25 years

Agents
Jennifer Morris
13 January 2026

Ireland's top agency has acquired a local rival, whose boss is preparing to retire.

(Credit: Tom Britton)
(Credit: Tom Britton)

(Credit: Tom Britton)

Tom Britton, managing director of Marble City Travel in Kilkenny, told TTG he was “thrilled skinny” to take over Top Class Travel, which has been operating in nearby Carlow for 25 years, from Lena Delaney, who is retiring.

Marble City Travel was named Top Agency Republic of Ireland at Top 50 Travel Agencies 2025 by TTG.

Describing Delaney as having been “absolutely magnificent” during her agency’s growth from one team member to five, Britton said: “Lena wanted to see longevity in her business, and not see it hoovered up to become another ‘brand’ within a grouping – I’m delighted she reached out to me.