Travel & Lodging

Flight

Flights to Ireland

We recommend flying into Shannon Airport (SNN) or Dublin Airport (DUB). Shannon is the closest option, just 20 minutes from Dromoland Castle. We highly recommend booking flights here if possible. There are seasonal direct flights from Newark (United), New York JFK (Aer Lingus, Delta), Boston (Aer Lingus), and Chicago (United). Dublin offers more flight options and is about a 2.5-hour drive to Dromoland Castle. Direct flights are available from many U.S. cities. For return flights, all U.S.-bound travelers must clear U.S. Customs and Immigration Pre-Clearance in Ireland before boarding (do not forget your passport). This process takes extra time, so we strongly recommend arriving at the airport 2 hours before departure. If you end up with extra time there will be plenty of duty free shopping!

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 20 minute taxi ride away. 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. 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! Uber is available in the area, but it works a little differently than in the US. You’ll pay your driver directly based on the meter with an added charge for using Uber. To avoid that charge you can go to a taxi stand or use the FreeNow taxi app. Here are some resources to accessing taxi services in the area: AA taxis: +353 (0)65 68 92 999 – www.aaataxisennis.ie Burren Taxis: +353 (0)65 68 23 456 A2B Airport transfer: +353 (0)61 705 366 - www.a2bcabs.ie/ ABC Taxis Ennis: +353 (0)86 7319024 Shannon Airport: https://www.shannonairport.ie/taxi 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. We will be providing transportation to main wedding weekend events from Ennis. We will share additional shuttle details closer to the wedding.

Hotel

Dromoland Castle Hotel

The castle on property where the welcome party and wedding reception will be held! Contact reservations@dromoland.ie to book best available rate on the day.

Hotel

The Rine Hotel (formerly The Inn At Dromoland)

Hotel on Dromoland's property, about a 15 minute walk to the castle or a 5 minute shuttle ride.

Discount Code - 1536272

Hotel

Temple Gate Hotel

Hotel in Ennis, ~15 minute drive to castle.

Discount Code - WeddingHenryellis

Hotel

Old Ground Hotel Ennis

Hotel in Ennis, ~15 minute drive to castle.

Discount Code - 295017