Travel + Stay

Travel Note

Day Before Logistics

If you're travelling in from abroad the day before the wedding (Wednesday) and wondering where to stay that night, we recommend you stay either at Mount Druid or alternatively in Dublin, Galway or Shannon. Dublin, Galway, and Shannon are about a ~1 to 2-hour drive to Mount Druid. You can stay at Mount Druid on Wednesday, September 21st, the day before the wedding. You can check-in from 3pm. You're more than welcome to come early and explore the grounds of Mount Druid before the festivities begin on Thursday! Please see below for more on Mount Druid accommodation and local area stay options.

Flight

Airport Options

There are 2 major airports to fly into/out of Ireland, they are Shannon Airport and Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport is the closest airport to the venue to fly into and is about 1hr and 10mins or 97km/60miles drive to Mount Druid. Dublin Airport is the most convenient and most connected overall. We also recommend it if you intend to take public transport to the venue but it also has many rental car options. Alternatively, you can fly into the West of Ireland to the smaller Shannon Airport if you're spending some time travelling around that side of the country before or after the wedding. Shannon Airport is 1 hour and 47mins drive to/from Mount Druid. We recommend you only fly in here if you intend on renting a car as there are limited public transport options from this much smaller airport. Shannon Airport is about 1hour drive from Galway or 2hr38mins to Dublin. If you intend on getting public transport (bus or train) to the venue, we strongly recommend you to fly to Dublin which better services Mount Druid and the surrounding area. If you plan on renting a car and driving then either airport is fine as you have car rental options at both.

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Car Rental

If you plan on travelling around Ireland to see some of the countryside and sites, it is highly recommended that you rent a car. If you're landing into Shannon or Dublin Airport, you will have ample options for car rental although there are more rental agencies operating out of Dublin. It is definitely recommended that you book this ahead of time as although it's not peak season it can be a busy time of the year. For our American visitors - don't forget we drive on the left-hand side of the road! Make sure you shop around on aggregation services like Kayak.com etc. Dublin car rental options: Budget, Enterprise, Avis, Thrifty, Dooley, Europcar, Hertz, National, Alamo, Sixt Shannon car rental options: Budget, Enterpriese, Alamo, Fox

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Parking

There will be ample free parking on-site at Mount Druid

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Bus from Galway or Dublin to Killbeggan, near Mount Druid

There is no direct bus from Galway or Dublin to Castletown Geoghegan (where Mount Druid is located), however, there are bus options to a town nearby, called Kilbeggan. Killbeggan is about a 10mins drive away from Mount Druid. You can take the bus from Galway or Dublin to Killbeggan and then get a taxi from there to Mount Druid. From Dublin Airport or Dublin: We recommend Citylink bus (www.citylink.ie) as they have a regular service that goes from Dublin Airport (Via Dublin) to Kilbeggan that leaves every 2 hours, costs about 15EUR each way and takes 1hr 45mins. You can book your ticket in advance which we recommend you do. From Galway We also recommend Citylink bus (www.citylink.ie) which runs a regular service from Galway City centre to Kilbeggan every 2-3 hours for about 11EUR each way and takes about 2hrs and 10mins. Once you get to Kilbeggan, you will need to get a taxi to Mount Druid. (Estimated cost is 10-15EUR). Mount Druid recommends contacting Begleys Taxi on 087 909 4494 or Caffrey Cabs on 087 61 17777. From Shannon Airport Unfortunately, there is no bus from Shannon to Kilbeggan - so we don't recommend flying in here if you intend on taking public transport to the wedding venue. You'll need to rent a car from Shannon to get to Mount Druid.

Train

Train from Dublin to Mullingar, nearest town to Mount Druid

From Dublin There is no direct train service from Dublin Airport or Dublin to Castetown Geoghegan (Where Mount Druid is), however, there is a train service from Dublin (Connolly Station) to Mullingar - a large town that is a 15min drive from Mount Druid. (Please see www.irishrail.ie.) It runs every 1-2 hours, costs 9EUR and takes about 1hr 20mins. Once in Mullingar, you will need a taxi to take you the 15mins drive to Mount Druid. (Estimated cost is 15-20EUR). Mount Druid recommends contacting Begleys Taxi on 087 909 4494 or Caffrey Cabs on 087 61 17777. From Galway or Shannon There is no direct train to Mullingar from Galway or Shannon. We do not recommend flying into Shannon if you intend to take public transport.

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Taxi

Begleys Taxi 087 909 4494 Caffrey Cabs 087 61 17777

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Mount Druid Courtesy Bus

If you choose to stay on-site at Mount Druid, a member of Mount Druid staff will be on hand to accompany you to your unit of accommodation. When we ring the bell for dinner in the boat house, Mount Druid staff will be on hand to transport all guests from the boat house to the barn for dinner. For all guests who stay on-site, the night staff will transport you back to your unit of accommodation.

House Or Rental

Mount Druid Accomodation

Mount Druid is where it will all be happening - the ceremony, reception and dinner. Mount Druid offers a variety of on-site boutique camping accommodation options. You can choose from the Yurts, Shepherd’s Huts, Tin Huts, and Tigin Cottages. The units of accommodation do not come with power outlets but each unit has a free-standing lamp for light and is heated by a wood-burning stove. There are toilets and hot showers just a short walk away.  The accommodation booking will be first come, first served. Please email your accommodation request to hello@mountdruid.ie or alternatively you call the office during business hours on 044 9226679. Eleanor & Margaret will be delighted to assist with any queries you may have. The Yurts: There are 20 traditional yurts and each sleeps 2 or 3 or 4 people. For videos, photos, pricing, and more information on the Yurts, please go here: https://mountdruid.ie/accommodation/the-yurts/ Pricing ranges from €140/night to €200/night. Shepherd’s Huts: There are 9 Shepherd’s Huts, each with a double bed and stove. For videos, photos, pricing, and more information on the Shepherd’s Huts, please go here: https://mountdruid.ie/accommodation/shepherds-huts/ Pricing is €140/night. Tin Huts: There are 3 Tin Huts, each hut has a double bed and is decorated with beautiful, antique soft furnishing. For videos, photos, pricing, and more information on the Tin Huts, please go here: https://mountdruid.ie/accommodation/tin-huts/ Pricing is €160/night. Tigin Cottages: There are 4 Tigins in total, sleeping from 2 to 4 guests, ideal for couples or friends alike to share. For videos, photos, pricing, and more information on the Tigin Cottages, please go here: https://mountdruid.ie/accommodation/tigins/ Pricing ranges from €160/night to €220/night. Irish Breakfast morning after the wedding: €15 per person Check In: 11am onwards on Thursday, September 22nd. Check Out: 12pm on Friday, September 23rd.

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Other Nearby Accomodation Options

Please see below for a full list of extra accommodation in the area. Castletown Geoghegan: Verbena Lodge One bed - Self Catering Lodge (4 km from Mount Druid) Contact Ellie on 087 6858379 (Instagram @verbenalodge) (Will collect from Mount Druid) One Bedroom Apartment (Centre of Village) Lorna Whelan 086 033 1522 Dooragh Mews Self-catering – Pat Kirby Tel: 087 271 7708 (Will Collect from Mount Druid) Ballaghy Cottage Self Catering – Mary Durham Tel: 087 0919242 Email: ddurham20@hotmail.com Cedarwood B & B Josie Clarke - 086 863 8313 Tyrellspass: New Forest House & Golf Club Apartments Web: www.newforest.ie Tel: 044 9221100 Mullingar Hotels: Bloomfield House Hotel Tel: 044 93 40894 Web: www.bloomfieldhousehotel.ie Annebrook House Hotel Tel: 044 93 53300 Email: info@annebrook.ie Web: www.annebrook.ie