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To enjoy travelling inIreland one has to have first travelled to Ireland. As Irelandis an island nation, travelling to Ireland means arriving byeither air or sea. One also has to consider the modes oftransport on offer to travel around this wonderful country. If you intend to arrive by air, you will enter the countrythrough one of four airports. For visitors arriving on flightsdirectly from/through North America either Shannon or Dublinairports will be your destination. Shannon Airport due to itsproximity to Cork & Kerry is the most ideal destination. DublinAirport is Ireland's biggest airport, serving the North Atlanticroutes, Middle and Far Eastern routes and European routes.Regular shuttle flights are available between Dublin and bothCork and Kerry Airports. Cork Airport can be reached from manyEuropean destinations as well as from all over the world if youchange flights at either London or Dublin. Cork Airport is, atthe most, just two hours away from a stay in the Cork / Kerryregion. Your final choice of arrival airport is Kerry Airport.Kerry Airport can be reached by flights from the U.K., orDüsseldorf. If you intend to arrive by sea, which is ideal forthose who wish to use their own car, there is a choice of 3ports of arrival. The closest port of arrival is Ringaskiddy,which is just outside Cork City. Next Rosslare, which is locatedin the southeast corner of Ireland and is suitable for those whoprefer a shorter sea journey. Finally Dun Laoghaire just outsideDublin links with Holyhead in North Wales for visitors comingthrough from the Midlands and Northern England. If you have arrived in Ireland by air or sea at Dublin / DunLaoghaire or by sea at Rosslare, a comfortable way to travelonward to Cork or Kerry is by train (Iarnród Éireann). Kentstation in Cork is less than 5 minutes walk from the citycentre. It is also possible to change trains


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at Mallow to get toMillstreet, Killarney and Tralee. For Killarney and Tralee thiswill cost a small bit extra. Full timetables are posted at allstations. Travelling by bus (Bus Eireann) is a cheap way to getaround Ireland and a great way to meet people. Often very livelyconversations will develop during your journey, with plenty ofadvice given for your stay in Ireland. The Dublin Bus Navigatoris useful for finding your way around the capital city. Thecheapest way to travel by bus is to get a rambler ticketavailable from most bus stations. These give unlimited travel onall Scheduled services - excluding Day Tours. If you aretravelling as a group of 10 people or more, then why not hire acoach for your stay in Ireland. This way you will be chauffeuredday and night to you chosen destinations in safety and with noworries about who drinks and who does the driving! For completetravel independence a car is your best choice whether you bringyour own or hire one. The roads in Ireland are uncluttered andonce off the main National primary routes, roads are consideredcrowded if you see another car going in the same direction andone coming against you at the same time. For those who want totravel at a leisurely pace and enjoy the fresh air, Ireland isideal cycling country. Bicycles can be hired nationwide. Finallyhitchhiking is perfectly safe in Ireland, for those on a lowbudget this is an ideal way to get around and meet people.Getting a lift is quite easy, especially if you have the flag ofyour country sewn onto the back of your backpack and displayedso drivers can see it easily. Many local people in Irelandhitchhike so you will often have competition at the bestlocations for a lift, which is usually between the 30m.p.h., and40m.p.h. signs on the road-leaving town. Interested in this subject? Try this link for more of the same About the author: None

Written by: Derek Miller

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