Travel & Accommodation

Flight

AIRPORTS

There are 3 main airports to fly in/out of Ireland - Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Knock Airport. Dublin Airport is the closest airport to the venue and is around 1hr 10mins drive to Mount Druid. Dublin Airport is the most convenient for public transport. Alternatively, you can fly into the West of Ireland to Shannon Airport or Knock Airport if you're spending some time travelling around that side of the country before or after the wedding. Shannon Airport is around 1 hour 45mins drive to/from Mount Druid and Knock Airport is 1 hour 30mins. We recommend you only fly in to either of these airports if you intend on renting a car as there are limited public transport options from both.

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FERRY

There are two ferry options for those travelling from the UK who may wish to bring their car along: Holyhead to Dublin (1 hour 10 mins drive from Dublin to Mount Druid) Pembroke to Rosslare (2 hours 30 mins drive from Rosslare to Mount Druid) www.irishferries.com www.directferries.co.uk

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CAR RENTAL

If you plan on travelling around Ireland, we recommend that you hire a car. If you're landing into Dublin, Shannon or Knock you will have lots of options for car rental although there are more rental agencies operating out of Dublin. It is recommended that you book well in advance as although it's not peak season it can be a busy time of the year. www.carhire.ie www.irishcarrentals.com www.kayak.ie

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TRAIN & BUS

The nearest train station is in Mullingar which is a 15 minute drive from Castletown Geoghegan. There is no direct train service from Dublin Airport to Mullinger, however, there is a train service from Dublin city (Connolly Station). Please see www.irishrail.ie. It runs every 1-2 hours and takes 1hr 20mins. Once you get to Mullingar, you can call a taxi to take you to Mount Druid. Contact Begleys Taxi on +35387 909 4494 or Caffrey Cabs on +35387 61 17777. Kilbeggan is also serviced by many public transport operators and is 10 minutes from Mount Druid. Please see www.buseireann.ie or www.citylink.ie. There is no direct train or bus to Mullingar from Shannon Airport or Knock Airport. We do not recommend flying into either of these airports unless you are hiring a car.

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TAXI

Begleys Taxi +353 87 909 4494 Caffrey Cabs +353 87 61 17777

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MOUNT DRUID COURTESY BUS

If you choose to stay onsite at Mount Druid, a member of Mount Druid staff will be on hand to accompany you to your unit of accommodation. If it is raining Mount Druid staff will transfer guests from venue to venue. For all guests who stay onsite, the night staff will transport you back to your unit of accommodation.

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PARKING

There will be ample free parking onsite at Mount Druid for all guests, whether you are staying there or not.

House Or Rental

STAYING ONSITE AT MOUNT DRUID

Mount Druid offers a variety of onsite boutique glamping accommodation options including Yurts, Shepherd’s Huts, Tin Huts and Tigins and even a converted bus! Toilets and hot showers are just a short walk from each unit of accommodation. Each glamping unit has a free-standing lamp for light and is heated by a wood burning stove. The team at Mount Druid will light and top up all fires on the night of your stay. There are night porters onsite throughout the night to bring guests back to onsite accommodation. If you need to charge your phone or power a hairdryer, facilities are available for this. The accommodation bookings will be first come, first serve but there are enough units to accommodate all guests. Please email your accommodation request to hello@mountdruid.ie or alternatively you can call the office during business hours on +35344 922 6679. Check In: 3pm onwards on Friday, September 22nd OR 11am onwards on Saturday, September 23rd Check Out: 12pm on Sunday, September 24th For videos, photos, pricing, and more information, please click on the link below. *Please note that Kindalin House, The Birches and The Gate Lodge are unavailable*

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING GLAMPING AT MOUNT DRUID

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 from each unit of accommodation. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS AND TOILETRIES.

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STAYING OFF SITE

If glamping isn't for you, there are many other accommodation options close to the venue. One Bedroom Apartment (5 minutes walk from venue) Call Lorna on +35386 033 1522 or copy and paste https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/28039401?source_impression_id=p3_1679356100_HiO3AocNgPeScGhI Dooragh Mews Two Bedroom Cottage (2 minutes drive from venue) Call Pat on +35387 271 7708 or copy and paste https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/15661719?source_impression_id=p3_1679356229_O7xW%2FSveYM7i2DGZ New Forest House & Golf Club Apartments (15 minutes drive from venue) www.newforest.ie +353 44 922 1110 Bloomfield House Hotel (15 minutes drive from venue) +353 44 934 0894 www.bloomfieldhousehotel.ie Annebrook House Hotel (17 minutes drive from venue) +353 44 935 3300 www.annebrook.ie