Shannon [1] is a town in County Clare, Ireland.

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By air

The town of Shannon is well served by Shannon Airport which is the second biggest airport in the Republic of Ireland after Dublin airport. Shannon Airport is well connected with the UK, Europe and the United States and is one of the very few international airports with US border preclearance.

In terms of scheduled passenger airlines, Aer Lingus, Belavia, Centralwings, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ryanair and US Airways are the main carriers with Ryanair accounting for up to 60% of the total aircraft movements at Shannon Airport.

Recently there has been much controversy after Aer Lingus moved their London Heathrow (LHR) slots from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Belfast International (BFS)

Buses to Shannon

The town of Shannon is mainly served by Bus Eireann. A single adult fare from Dublin to Shannon with Bus Eireann costs €14.90 with return tickets available from €20.50 depending on the day of the week.

Shannon Airport is well served by Bus Eireann with a total of 136 buses serving the airport on a daily basis. From Shannon Airport, and with changes in either Cork, Ennis, Galway or Limerick, most locations within Ireland are accessible.

Among the other major bus operators to Shannon Airport are Citylink who provide a link between Galway City and Shannon Airport, and JJ Kavanagh & Sons which connects Shannon Airport to Limerick and Dublin.

By train

While the town of Shannon is not served by a train station, it is possible to travel to Limerick by train, and then either connect to Shannon by bus or taxi. Limerick is directly connected to Dublin, Cork, Waterford and Rosslare by Irish Rail

By car

The town of Shannon is relatively well connected with the rest of Ireland due to its close proximity to Limerick City which is situated within 20 kilometers of Shannon. Recently major upgrades along the N7 (Dublin - Limerick), the N18 (Galway - Limerick) and the N20 (Cork - Limerick) have improved the accessibility of Shannon immensly.

Car rental

The car rental companies in Shannon all have locations at Shannon Airport. Bellow are the car rental companies listed on the official Shannon Airport website as having locations at Shannon Airport.

Tours and Getting around Shannon

Shannon tourist attractions and sightseeing

Shannon city tours

Shannon souvenirs and shopping

Shannon Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Shannon nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

The Shannon Knights

Shannon cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

The Oakwood Arms

  • Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty, Shannon, Clare(10min from Shannon Airport, N18), ☎ 061-478700, [2]. checkin: 2pm; checkout: 11:30am. Welcome to Bunratty Castle Hotel and Luxury Spa. Sophistication and classic style are the hallmarks of the renowned Bunratty Castle Hotel, which is part of the Blarney Group Hotels. The Hotel has been restored to its rightful position as one of the most intimate and charming hotels in the west of Ireland. It embodies the highest of traditional values, with spacious rooms, glorious dining and a spa of exquisite indulgence. From €99. (N52.696322,W-8.814468) 

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