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PLAN YOUR TRIP to ireland:

PLACES TO STAY

View a list of all the best places to stay in the west of Ireland.

WHERE TO EAT

View a list of all the best places to eat in the west of Ireland.

THINGS TO DO

View a list of all the best things to do in the west of Ireland.

WHERE TO DRINK

View a list of all the best places to drink in the west of Ireland.

DIRECTIONS & TRAVEL TIPS

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

By Train via Irish Rail Website
By Bus via Bus Éireann Website
By Taxi or Private Transfer via FreeNow Website

CAR HIRE:

By Car via CarHire.ie Website

AIRPORTS:

By Plane via Ireland West Airport Knock
By Plane via Shannon Airport
By Plane via Kerry Airport
By Plane via Dublin Airport

Check out this handy journey planner
for public transport information:
www.transportforireland.ie

West of Ireland Regional Airports

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