Welcome to Ireland
Flying into Shannon Airport
General Information:
- Direct flights from US
- Two and a half hours from venue
- Perfect origin for a road trip through west coast of Ireland via the Wild Atlantic Way
- Bus direct to Cork City from Shannon airport
Things to see on your way to the venue:
- Cliffs of Moher | County Clare
- Lahinch Beach | County Clare
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park | County Clare
- Doolin | County Clare
- Muckross House & Torc Falls Walk | County Kerry
- Ross Castle & Boat Tours| County Kerry
- Gap of Dunloe | County Kerry
- Slea Head Drive Dingle | County Kerry
- Mizen Head | County Cork
- Schull | County Cork
- Inchydoney Beach | County Cork
Flying into Dublin Airport
General Information:
- Direct flights from US
- Three and a half hours from venue
- Bus direct to Cork City from Dublin airport
- Train from Dublin to Cork City
Things to do in Dublin:
- Guinness Storehouse | County Dublin
- Long-room at Trinity College | County Dublin
Flying into Cork Airport
General Information:
- Flights are not direct from the US (layover options are typically France, Amsterdam and London)
- Less than an hour from the venue
- Close proximity to lots of touristy activities
Things to do in Cork:
- Fota Wildlife Park
- Jameson Distillery
- Cobh (pronounced COVE) --> Titanic / Spike Island
- The Oval Pub
- New Grange
- University College Cork
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
- BlackRock Castle and Observatory
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Public transportation in Ireland is very limited. There are buses and trains that will be able to get you to Cork from the airports.
From Cork you will need to rent a car or use taxis to get to Clonakilty. We are hoping to provide a discounted rate for rentals, more to come on that!
Apps to Download
RIDESHARING:
- FREENOW
- BOLT
DELIVERY:
- DELIVEROO
- JUST EAT
MESSAGING:
- WHATSAPP
DIRECTIONS:
- GOOGLE MAPS
Currency & Credit Card Tips
In the Republic of Ireland, they use the euro (€). You can withdraw cash from the local ATMs or exchange dollars ($) at the airports.
Make sure to let your bank know that you are traveling so they do not put a hold on your account.
Most places accept credit cards, Mastercard and Visa are preferred - AMEX is often not accepted.
Make sure to check with your credit card company about foreign transaction or exchange fees before traveling.
At a high level, you will need a valid passport and you will want to make sure you can show a return flight back to the US (this can be from any destination).
International Travel Requirements
ETIAS Visa for Americans Traveling to Europe