Travel
Travel Note
Shuttle Schedule
Please find the shuttle schedule at the link below for Dromoland Castle, the Inn at Dromoland (Rine Hotel), and Old Ground Hotel to and from all weekend events.
Travel Note
A Note About Rental Cars
Ireland requires mandatory insurance on all rental cars. Before you go, check with your credit card company if rental cars in Ireland are covered, and ask them for written proof of coverage to have on hand. The name on the credit card must also match your reservation.
Travel Note
Transportation
Once you arrive in Ireland, there are several ways to get to Dromoland Castle. From Shannon Airport (SNN), the castle is just a 15-minute taxi ride away. If you plan to explore Ireland before or after the wedding, renting a car is a great option. Just remember that Ireland drives on the left side of the road! (or as Evan would say, the correct side) From Dublin Airport (DUB), the drive to Dromoland Castle takes about 2.5 hours and is mostly on highways. You can also take a bus directly from the airport or a train from Dublin Heuston Station to Limerick or Ennis, then take a taxi to Dromoland Castle. Uber is available in the area, but it works a little differently than in the US. It’s used to hail a local taxi rather than pre-pay for a ride. You’ll pay your driver directly based on the meter. Another app you can use to hail taxis is FreeNow. If you're staying at an Airbnb or private rental, be sure to use the house's Eircode (similar to a US zip code) when booking a taxi to help drivers find the exact location, especially in more rural areas where house numbers or street names may not be used. If needed, below are some taxi contacts in the area: Tom Whyte (+353 86 257 9354) Pat McMahon (+353 86 821 9100) Dom McMahon (+353 86 604 4433) Martin Monahan (+353 87 368 1841 Gerry Nolan (+353 87 135 5006) Niall Cleary (+353 87 244 9446) Tony Woods (+353 87 254 7511)
Flight
Flights from Ireland
For flights leaving Ireland to the U.S., everyone must go through U.S. Customs and Immigration Pre-Clearance in Ireland before boarding (which means you won't have to when you land!). This process takes extra time, so we strongly recommend arriving at the airport at least 2-3 hours before departure.
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Dromoland Castle Hotel
Dromoland Castle is where our wedding ceremony and reception will take place.
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The Inn At Dromoland (Now called The Rine Hotel)
The Inn at Dromoland is a 10-15 minute walk through the castle grounds or a short 5-minute shuttle ride from Dromoland Castle. As a warning, the walk is quite hilly. NOTE: The Inn at Dromoland has been renamed to The Rine Hotel.
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Old Ground Hotel Ennis
Old Ground Hotel is in the town center of Ennis and is about a 15-minute drive to Dromoland Castle. It is also a 5-minute walk to Knox’s, where our day two will take place on Sunday.