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[Shaminir] [Enquiries] [The Area] [Activities] [Travel] [Links] |
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Shaminir is located in County Kerry on the beautiful Beara Preninsula, only 3 miles from Kenmare on the R571 - towards Castletownbere .
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Less than 60 miles from the City of Cork - taking the N22 towards Killarney and Tralee or alternatively following the N71 through County Cork and Bantry Bay to Kenmare. |
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Traveling
to Ireland and Onward to Cork & Kerry As
Ireland is an island nation, traveling to Ireland means arriving by either
air or sea. This following points aim to provide you with all the
information required so as to make your journey here as pleasant as
possible. If
you intend to arrive by air, you will enter the country through one of
four airports. Your point of departure will largely determine the airport
at which you will arrive. For visitors arriving on flights directly from/through North America either Shannon or Dublin airports will be your destination. Shannon Airport due to its proximity to Cork & Kerry is the most ideal destination as it is only 2 hours away by car. Dublin Airport is Ireland's biggest airport, serving the North Atlantic routes, Middle and Far Eastern routes and European routes. Regular shuttle flights are available between Dublin and both Cork and Kerry Airports. Cork Airport which is just outside Cork City is the best destination choice available. Cork Airport can be reached from many European destinations as well as from all over the world if you change flights at either London or Dublin. Cork Airport is, at the most, just two hours away from where you intend to stay in the Cork / Kerry region. Your final choice of arrival airport is Kerry Airport which is ideal for those who want short check-in/arrival times. Kerry Airport can be reached by flights from the U.K., or Dusseldorf. Many private companies such as Gaelic Helicopters offer very attractive alternatives for airport transfers and inland journeys. If you intend to arrive by sea, which is ideal for those who wish to use their own car, there is a choice of 3 ports of arrival. The closest port of arrival is Ringaskiddy which is just outside Cork City. Ringaskiddy serves Swansea in Wales and Le Havre, Cherbourg, Roscoff and St. Malo in France. Next Rosslare which is located in the south-east corner of Ireland is suitable for those who prefer a shorter sea journey. From here Fishguard in Wales is just 90 minutes away by Sea Lynx. Standard Ferries (Irish Ferries) also serve Fishguard and Pembroke in Wales, and Cherbourg and Roscoff in France. Finally Dun Laoghaire just outside Dublin links with Holyhead in North Wales for visitors coming from the Midlands and Northern England. If
you have arrived in Ireland by air or sea at Dublin / Dun Laoghaire or by
sea at Rosslare, a comfortable way to travel onward to Cork or Kerry is by
train (Iarnród Éireann). A
taxi (cab) from Dublin Airport to Hueston Station will cost approx. ir£12
(US $20) and from Dun Laoghaire Ferry port to Hueston station approx. ir£16
(US $25). A regular bus service AIRLINK also runs from the airport which
costs approx. ir£3 (US $5). There is no direct bus link from Dun
Laoghaire, so you take the DART (Suburban rail service) to Pearse St.
Station in Dublin city centre and then the No. 90 bus to Hueston Station.
This costs the same as the journey from the airport. Trains
leave Hueston station regularly for Cork Kent station all day. The travel
time is approx. 3 hours and costs ir£32 (US $50) return. NOTE: A single
ticket costs the same as a return ticket. From Rosslare, one train leaves
daily directly to Cork via Limerick Junction which costs ir£26 (US $40)
Time: 3 hours. Otherwise you will have to go via Dublin - changing from
Pearse St. station to Houston Station (No. 90 bus) - which costs ir£33-50
(US $54) and takes approx. 6 hours. Kent station in Cork is less than 5 minutes walk from the city centre. It is also possible to change trains at Mallow to get to Millstreet, Killarney and Tralee. For Killarney and Tralee this will cost a small bit extra. Full timetables are posted at all stations. For
complete travel independence a car is your best choice whether you bring
your own or hire one. The roads in Ireland are uncluttered and once off
the main National primary routes, roads are considered crowded if you see
another car going in the same direction and one coming against you at the
same time. There are a variety of car hire firms who may be booked locally
or through your travel agent. Generally a small family car will average 40
miles per gallon (14Km / litre). NOTE:
A gallon here is larger than a US gallon. Petrol costs approx. 56 pence
(US 90cents) per litre ---- ir£2-54 (US $4) per gallon. All service
stations supply fuel in litres. Diesel is slightly cheaper. Travelling
by bus (Bus Eireann) is a cheap way to get around Ireland and a great way
to meet people. Often very lively conversations will develop during your
journey, with plenty of advice given for you stay in Ireland. Bus
Schedules are available also on Aertel (RTE Television) The Dublin Bus
Navigator is useful for finding your way around our capital city. The
cheapest way to travel by bus is to get a RAMBLER TICKET available from
most bus stations. These give unlimited travel on all Scheduled services -
excluding Day Tours. They cost as follows: 3
days (out of 8 consecutive days) ir£28 (US $45) 8
days (out of 15 consecutive days) ir£68 (US $109) 15
days (out of 30 consecutive days) ir£98 (US $157) If you are traveling as a group of 10 people or more, then why not hire a coach for your stay in Ireland. This way you will be chauffeured day and night to you chosen destinations in safety and with no worries about who drinks and who does the driving! For
those who want to travel at a leisurely pace and enjoy the fresh air,
Ireland is ideal cycling country. Bicycles can be hired nationwide and
will cost approx. ir£7 (US $11) per day / ir£30 (US $48) per week. Bikes
are all top of the range mountain bikes and pannier bags can also be
hired. Bikes can be returned to over 90 Dealer's Nationwide. Some contacts
are as follows: Dublin C.
Harding, O'Connell St. Bridge - Tel: +353-1-8732455 Shannon / Limerick Emerald
Cycles, 1 Patrick St. Limerick - Tel: +353-61-416983 Cork Kilgrew's
Cycles, 6/7 Kyle Street, Cork - Tel: +353-21-276255 Rothar
Cycles, 11 Magazine Road, Cork - Tel: +353-21-313133 Bicycles can also be hired at most of the towns listed within the Cork / Kerry region. Hitchiking is perfectly safe in Ireland, for those on a low budget this is an ideal way to get around and meet people. If you intend hitchhiking for the first time it is advisable to get as comfortable a pair of walking boots and backpack as you can afford before you come. It will pay in the long-term as who wants a sore back or feet when you are supposed to be enjoying yourself on holidays. Getting a lift is quite easy, especially if you have the flag of your country sewn onto the back of your backpack and displayed so drivers can see it easily. Many local people in Ireland hitchhike so you will often have competition at the best locations for a lift which is usually between the 30m.p.h. and 40m.p.h. signs on the road leaving town. Please note : while care has been taken to ensure that the prices and information given above is accurate, it is provided purely as a guide. To ensure that your visit goes as smoothly as possible it is advisable to check through your own travel arrangements thoroughly before departure.
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