Frosch Ireland acquires Grogan Travel
FROSCH Travel Ireland has announced the acquisition of travel firm Grogan Travel.
The Tuam based company joins the FROSCH group from August 1, 2025.
It has been run for generations by the Grogan family.
Grogan Travel was established in 1950 as a tour and business travel service, later formally structured through incorporation in 1995.
Angela Walsh, Managing Director of FROSCH Travel Ireland, said: “This is about more than a transaction; it’s about honouring what Grogan Travel has built and giving it the support to thrive in its next chapter.”
Frances Grogan, Managing Director of Grogan Travel, added: “I feel we’ve found the right home. FROSCH Travel Ireland understands the heart of what we do — and why it still matters.”
Frances Grogan will remain closely involved during the initial three-month transition period and has agreed to stay on in an advisory and ambassadorial role from November onwards.
FROSCH Ireland’s broader vision is to become a trusted home for traditional travel agencies.
FROSCH Ireland employs 40 people in Cork (Little Island), Shannon, Dublin and Tralee, as well as homeworkers throughout the country.
It was founded by Angela Walsh, as CTM (Corporate Travel Management) in 2000.
She has served on the ITAA (Irish Travel Agents Association) board since 2013 and was elected President in August 2023, becoming only the second female President since the 1970s.
In September 2018, CTM Travel partnered with the international FROSCH Group, rebranding as FROSCH Ireland.
This is FROSCH Ireland’s second local acquisition after the Travel Broker joined FROSCH Ireland last year.
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