Travel Tips & Tricks

Travel Note

Ireland Entry

As of March 6, 2022, all COVID-19 travel restrictions are removed. A passenger locator form is no longer needed. Proof of vaccination or recovery, or a COVID-19 test are also no longer required.

Flight

Dublin Airport

When traveling from America, we recommend flying into the Dublin Airport. The following US airports fly direct to DUB: Boston (BOS), New York (JFK and EWR), Washington D.C. (IAD), Philadelphia (PHL) and Chicago (ORD).

Travel Note

Getting Around in Ireland

Driving in Ireland is a bit different than in America! For starters, they drive on the opposite side of the road. Check out these basics before deciding on renting a car versus going the taxi route. It is important to note that Ireland does not allow any driving after the consumption of alcohol. We recommend making arrangements for taxis to and from any outing where alcohol may be consumed at.

Rental Car

My Irish Cousin

Having heard first hand the difficulties experienced by visitors in renting a car in Ireland and the horror stories of hidden charges, excess deposits, and damage disputes on returning vehicles, which in some cases ruined their trip, Malachy thought there had to be a better way. And the better way was an all-inclusive, no hidden charges and surprises, no excess, no hold on cards. With Malachy’s Peace of Mind rental package, you take the car, you return the car. Whatever happens in-between (and we hope nothing happens other than you have a great time), you are fully covered for any damage anywhere on the vehicle, tyres, windscreens, breakdown. Care free driving throughout Ireland and a Cousin at the end of the phone if you need any information or assistance.

Travel Note

Cab: Dublin - Dundalk

Should you go the taxi route, you can expect to pay between $120-$160 dollars and about an hour long drive.

Train

Irish Rail: Dublin - Dundalk

Hour-ish train ride from Dublin to Dundalk. Take the Commuter route to go the more scenic route or the InterCity route (hour and which is less views and is faster.

Travel Note

Private Bus: Dublin - Dundalk

An hour and a half bus ride for anywhere between $9-16 dollars each way. Buses run hourly. This service drop-off location is a four-minute walk to the Crowne Plaza.

Travel Note

Transportation Service: Halpenny Travel

Locally owned private hire travel service.

Travel Note

Fives Dundalk Cabs

Travel Note

Sevens Taxi Service in Dundalk

Hotel

Fairways Hotel Dundalk

State-of-the-art, high-tech, 4-star destination in the heart of Dundalk. Recently renovated and a lovely hotel near Crowne Plaza and Blackrock.

Hotel

Crowne Plaza Hotel • Dundalk

Great central location to all the action!

House Or Rental

Airbnb

Not into the hotel stay? Let AirBnB help you find somewhere to stay! We recommend searching the Carlingford or Dundalk areas.

Hotel

Rosemount B&B

Travel Note

Returning to United States

As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.