Travel and Accommodation
The closest airport to Dromoland Castle is Shannon International Airport (8 miles/ 12 mins drive).
FLYING FROM USA
Aer Lingus, Delta and United Airlines all operate transatlantic flights direct to Shannon Airport from JFK, EWR, BOS, and ORD.
If you wish to fly directly from the states, here is a helpful guide on flights from the US to Shannon airport:
Flights from the US to Shannon Airport
FLYING FROM LONDON
You can fly Aerlingus or Ryanair from London to Shannon Airport.
Dublin airport is located 149 miles from Dromoland Castle and the journey time is approx. 2 hours, 20 minutes. For our guests coming from NC, there are direct flights from CLT.
It may not be possible to hire a taxi for travel from Dublin to Dromoland.
Car Rental
All the major rental agencies are available at the airport, remember to request an automatic in advance.
In Ireland cars drive on the left hand side of the road. The road from Dublin airport to Dromoland is a motorway for the majority of the journey and does have 1 toll section on this. If you are hiring a car, request a toll tag from your rental company.
Public Transport
If you wish to travel by bus, please click here for various options.
DROMOLAND CASTLE (link here)
We've secured a limited number of rooms at a special rate in Dromoland Castle. The rooms will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Please contact the hotel directly to confirm your room via reservations@dromoland.ie
THE INN AT DROMOLAND (link here)
Located 5 minute drive from the wedding venue. Complimentary shuttle buses are available to and from the Castle across the Wedding weekend. We have a wedding block secured at €250/ night.
For availability and rates, please contact reservations@theinnatdromoland.ie (quote reference number: 161644 or let them know you're with our wedding)
OLD GROUND HOTEL (link here)
Located in the nearby town of Ennis, 15 minute drive from the wedding venue. We have a wedding block secured at €240/ night
For availability and rates, please contact sales@oldgroundhotel.ie (let them know you're with the wedding.)
LOCAL AIRBNB OPTIONS (link here)
There are tonnes of AirBnBs in the area. We'll add more to the list, and please don't hesitate to drop us a line if you want advice on anywhere you're looking at.
OTHER HOTELS/ BNBS
Hotel Woodstock Ennis (link) - 18 min drive
Knockaderry House (link) - 13 min drive
Carrygerry Country House (link) - 15 min drive
Eden Cottage (5 bedrooms) (link) - 14 min drive
Meadow View Ennis (3 bedrooms) (link) - 11 min drive
Uber exists in Ireland, but it's quite limited & linked to regular taxis. The best way to call a taxi is by downloading the Free Now App. which allows you to book and track taxis.
Download the Free Now App here
Local Taxi Companies:
AAA Taxis Ennis: +353 65 689 2999
Burren Taxis Ennis: +353 65 682 3456