Transportation

1. Air

Travelers and tourists planning to get around Ireland can avail of flights from Irish international and regional airports that include Dublin, Shannon, and Northern Ireland.

Internal flights are accessible at the major international airports of Belfast City, Cork, Dublin, and Shannon. Apart from that they are also available from regional airports of Aran Islands, City of Derry, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Knock and Sligo.

The Republic of Ireland has four major international airports, which are Dublin, Shannon, Cork and Knock. However, the primary airports are Dublin and Shannon.

The following airlines that are listed below proffer nonstop service from the United States:

- Delta

- Continental

- Aer Lingus

- Aeroflot

- Royal Jordanian

Below listed Airlines proffer nonstop service from the United Kingdom:

- Virgin Atlantic

- British Airways

- British Midland

- Ryanair

- Aer Lingus

- Aer Arann

Dublin Airport is located seven miles that is approximately around 11km north of Dublin, near the M50 and M1 motorways.

Website: www.dublin-airport.com

Shannon Airport, which is situated 15 miles, is around 24km from Limerick City and Ennis, and 56 miles that is another 90km away from Galway City.

www.shannonairport.com

2. Bus

There are several options available to you if you wish to travel to Ireland by bus with ferry connections.

Eurolines in combination with Bus Eireann offers exceptional value on what is a cheap form of travel. Bus Éireann runs from all the major centers that include Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Waterford.

In Dublin, Dublin Bus and DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) offer public transportation.

In the Republic of Ireland routes, timetables and price information can be obtained from:

Irish Rail - Iarnród Eireann

Tel: +353 1 836 6222

www.irishrail.ie

Irish Bus - Bus Eireann

Tel: +353 1 836 6111

www.buseireann.ie

Dublin Bus - Bus Átha Cliath

Tel: +353 1 873 4222

www.dublinbus.ie

3. Car

Rented cars are most likely to be an excellent option available for travelers who want to travel around the entire island according to their own conveniences. Ireland has so many gorgeous sights that just cannot be missed and taking a car on hire is likely to be a great and most cost-effective way to see them all.

There are many car rental agencies available to move around the place. Local services may offer cheaper rates but many prefer to rely on the well-known brands.

There are local, as well as international car rental companies that have branches at airports, ferry terminals and city centers. Car rental companies do not offer their services to those who are under the age of 21 or over 70 years. Travelers and tourist interested in hiring a car needs to hold valid licenses.

In Ireland you have to drive on the left side of the road and seat belts must be worn at all times in the front and the back of the vehicle. Motorcyclists and their passengers must also wear their helmets.

The maximum speed limits are:

- In Town and Cities you can go over 50 km/h.

- Driving on the Regional Areas and local roads is 80 km/h.

- On the National Roads the speed limit is 100 km/h.

For a comprehensive list of car rental companies you could also visit the site relating to the Car Rental Council of Ireland.

www.carrentalcouncil.ie.

In order to find out more information on the Tour to Ireland by Car log on to:

http://www.ebstudio.net/irelandbycar/ your online dynamic brochure

Some of the other reliable car rentals are:

Address 1 Ennis Road Motors

Ennis road

Limerick

Limerick

Republic of Ireland

Telephone: +353 (0) 61 206088

Fax +353 (0) 61 326766

Web www.irishcarrentals.com

Dublin Airport Car Hire

Prebooked Car Hire Area,

Arrivals Hall

Swords

Co. Dublin

Phone: +353 1 499 9600

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30 - 18.00

Saturday: 9.00 - 17.00

Sunday and other holidays: 9.00 - 17.00

4. Ferry

There are six main passenger ferry ports on the island of Ireland. Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire in Dublin, Rosslare Europort in Co Wexford, in the south-east of the island, the Port of Cork, in Co Cork, and Belfast and Larne, Co Antrim.

All these ports have pre planned scheduled programmed services to Britain and France.

Nearly all travelers arriving by sea come through Dublin or Dun Loaghaire, just south of Dublin. Ferry service is accessible from Ireland to the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.

Ferry rates generally depend from season to season. You will also come across many promotional offers. The time of the sailing depends on the route.

The following ferry lines offer service to and from Ireland:

- Irish Ferries

- Stena Line

5. Ship

Shannon River will present the most all-inclusive guide to the cruisers, boats and barges available on the river Shannon in Ireland.

A Connoisseurs Cruise Call: Waterford

This is the Capital of Ireland's southeast region and is one of the most 'profitable' names that is highlighted in the cruise industry.

6. Taxi

Taxi fares are not universal. There are some taxis, which are metered, and the others are based on the distance traveled. The drivers also charge an extra costs for additional passengers, luggage, and some them they also charge a slightly higher amount at nighttime.

Keep in mind that Taxis cannot be hailed in Dublin. Hence, you need to call for a taxi or go to a taxi station or rank. In Dublin there are a few taxis, which are not metered, so it is suggested to ask your driver how much your trip will cost in advance.

You will find metered taxis in Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick, but in other areas you might have to engage yourself in negotiating before the trip.

7. Trains

Intercity passenger trains usually run to and fro from Dublin and Belfast. Besides that they also run from cities and towns throughout Ireland.

Belfast and Dublin are linked by 8 trains daily in both directions

The 'Enterprise' express takes more than 2 hours. The Dart Rapid Transit Rail serves the Dublin area from Howth and Malahide in North County Dublin via Dun Laoghaire to Greystones in County Wicklow.

All rail services on the island of Ireland are operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) in the Republic.