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Article #103: Travelling to and within Ireland.

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To enjoy travelling in Ireland one has to also possible to change trains at Mallow
have first travelled to Ireland. to get to Millstreet, Killarney and
As Ireland is an island nation, Tralee. For Killarney and Tralee this
travelling to Ireland means arriving by will cost a small bit extra. Full
either air or sea. timetables are posted at all stations.
One also has to consider the modes of Travelling by bus (Bus Eireann) is a
transport on offer to travel around this cheap way to get around Ireland and a
wonderful country. great way to meet people. Often very
If you intend to arrive by air, you will lively conversations will develop during
enter the country through one of four your journey, with plenty of advice given
airports. for your stay in Ireland. The Dublin Bus
For visitors arriving on flights directly Navigator is useful for finding your way
from/through North America either Shannon around the capital city. The cheapest way
or Dublin airports will be your to travel by bus is to get a rambler
destination. Shannon Airport due to its ticket available from most bus stations.
proximity to Cork & Kerry is the most These give unlimited travel on all
ideal destination. Dublin Airport is Scheduled services - excluding Day Tours.
Ireland's biggest airport, serving the If you are travelling as a group of 10
North Atlantic routes, Middle and Far people or more, then why not hire a coach
Eastern routes and European routes. for your stay in Ireland. This way you
Regular shuttle flights are available will be chauffeured day and night to you
between Dublin and both Cork and Kerry chosen destinations in safety and with no
Airports. Cork Airport can be reached worries about who drinks and who does the
from many European destinations as well driving!
as from all over the world if you change For complete travel independence a car is
flights at either London or Dublin. Cork your best choice whether you bring your
Airport is, at the most, just two hours own or hire one. The roads in Ireland are
away from a stay in the Cork / Kerry uncluttered and once off the main
region. Your final choice of arrival National primary routes, roads are
airport is Kerry Airport. Kerry Airport considered crowded if you see another car
can be reached by flights from the U.K., going in the same direction and one
or Düsseldorf. coming against you at the same time.
If you intend to arrive by sea, which is For those who want to travel at a
ideal for those who wish to use their own leisurely pace and enjoy the fresh air,
car, there is a choice of 3 ports of Ireland is ideal cycling country.
arrival. The closest port of arrival is Bicycles can be hired nationwide.
Ringaskiddy, which is just outside Cork Finally hitchhiking is perfectly safe in
City. Next Rosslare, which is located in Ireland, for those on a low budget this
the southeast corner of Ireland and is is an ideal way to get around and meet
suitable for those who prefer a shorter people. Getting a lift is quite easy,
sea journey. Finally Dun Laoghaire just especially if you have the flag of your
outside Dublin links with Holyhead in country sewn onto the back of your
North Wales for visitors coming through backpack and displayed so drivers can see
from the Midlands and Northern England. it easily. Many local people in Ireland
If you have arrived in Ireland by air or hitchhike so you will often have
sea at Dublin / Dun Laoghaire or by sea competition at the best locations for a
at Rosslare, a comfortable way to travel lift, which is usually between the
onward to Cork or Kerry is by train 30m.p.h., and 40m.p.h. signs on the
(Iarnród Éireann). road-leaving town.
Kent station in Cork is less than 5 Interested in this subject?
minutes walk from the city centre. It is






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