Ashley & Matthew
Ashley & Matthew
Travel
How to get to Ireland
For guests flying over from the United States, the main international airports in Ireland are highlighted below.
*Please keep in mind when booking that flights are usually red eye flights leaving late at night and landing in Ireland the next day in the morning.
Be sure to check that your passport is up to date!
Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport is a smaller international airport on the west coast of Ireland, just outside of Limerick. It is about an hour and a half drive from Ballyseede Castle.
This is the airport where Ashley and Matt will be flying into.
Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport is a larger international airport on the east coast of Ireland. It is about a 3 hour drive from Ballyseede Castle.
Kerry Airport
Kerry Airport is a small regional airport located less than 15 minutes away from Ballyseede Castle. There are no direct flights from the United States to Kerry Airport. However, there are flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport that take under an hour.
Please keep in mind that these flights from Dublin to Kerry are only available on certain days of the week.
*We recommend getting travel insurance (including health insurance) when traveling internationally. Check out www.squaremouth.com to get a quote.
Getting Around Ireland
Rental Car
We highly recommend renting a car to get from the airport to Ballyseede Castle as this will be your fastest and most convenient option.
We have partnered with Easirent Shannon and Hertz to provide discounted car rental options for our wedding guests. Below are the details of the offers.
Easirent Shannon:
- Midsize Automatic Car: €85 per day
- Compact SUV Automatic Car: €96 per day
Booking Instructions: Please email Paddy Dunne at shannon.airport@easirent.com. Mention Windheuser in your email and your preferred airport.
Car Pick Up Instructions: At the airport, once you have cleared passport control and collected your luggage, call the number below for the free shuttle bus to bring you to the rental car office location just off site from the airport
Shannon Airport: +353 (0) 858616180
Dublin Airport: +353 16950324
Important Notes:
- This offer is valid for those renting a car from Shannon Airport or Dublin Airport
- There are only 10-15 cars available at this rate, so book early to secure your rental
- There is an €80 fee if you are picking up and dropping off at a different airport
- Reduced rates are available for adding additional drivers
- Drivers must be 25–75 years of age. If you are over 75 or under 25 (minimum age 23), additional insurance will be required
- Comprehensive insurance coverage is included: Glass and Tire Coverage; Third Party, Fire/Theft Coverage; Collision Damage Waiver (CDW); Zero Liability Excess
- Not covered by insurance: Damage caused by speeding, drink driving, or misuse (e.g., putting diesel in a gas/petrol car or vice versa)
- No deposit required
Hertz:
- Midsize Automatic SUV: €800 per week
- Manual alternatives available at a lower rate
Booking Instructions: Please email Eamonn McNamara at emcnamara@hertz.ie. Mention the code Windheuser 2025 in your email.
Important Notes:
- This offer is valid for those renting a car from Shannon Airport or Dublin Airport
- All-inclusive pricing
- Comprehensive insurance coverage is included: Glass and Tire Coverage; Third Party, Fire/Theft Coverage; Collision Damage Waiver (CDW); Zero Liability Excess
Attached here is a great article discussing things to keep in mind when renting a car in Ireland.
Please consider coordinating with other guests as able if you are renting a car to help lower costs and ease travel.
Public Transportation
The public transportation system throughout Ireland can be great, however, please consider that the town of Tralee may not have direct access by public transportation depending on where you are traveling from.
The main bus system is Bus Éireann and the main train system in the Irish Rail.
If you plan to use public transportation throughout your visit, we would recommend downloading the TFI Go app where you can look up travel options and purchase tickets. You may also want to consider getting a Leap Card at the airport or a visitors center to use on the bus/train.
We have laid out the easiest public transportation options to Ballyseede Castle from each airport below. Please consider that these options could change or may not be the best option for you depending on the timing of your flight.
Traveling from Shannon Airport to Ballyseede Castle: Take Bus Éireann line number 51 from Shannon Airport to Limerick Bus Station (approximately 30 minute ride). At Limerick Bus Station, transfer to Bus Éireann line number 13 to Casement Station in Tralee (approximately 2 hour ride). From Casement Station, Ballyseede Castle is an easy 5 minute drive with taxis available throughout Tralee.
Traveling from Dublin Airport to Ballyseede Castle: Take Eireagle/Citylink bus (available to be booked in advance) from Dublin Airport to Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park (approximately two and a half hour ride). There, you will need to transfer to Bus Éireann line number 300 to Tralee (about an hour and 40 minute ride). From Tralee, Ballyseede Castle is an easy 5 minute drive with taxis available throughout Tralee.
Traveling from Kerry Airport to Ballyseede Castle: This is less than a 15 minute drive. We would recommend taking a taxi which can be scheduled in advance or can be called after you land. The list of recommended airport taxis can be found here.
Private Transfer
For those who don't want to have to worry about public transportation or driving, there is the option to hire a private car transfer from the airport to Tralee. Below is a list of recommended companies.
- O'Shea's of Kerry: www.osheasofkerry.com
- Rose Travel: www.rosetravel.ie
- Kennedy Coaches: www.kennedycoaches.com
- Kerry Executive Travel: www.kerryexecutivetravel.com
- Personal Irish Tours: www.personalirishtours.com
- Shannon Taxi: www.shannontaxi.eu
Most of these companies can also arrange private tours throughout Ireland for you as well.
Getting Around Tralee
Taxi
Below is a list of local taxi services in Tralee and their contact information. The front desk at the hotel you are staying at or restaurants can help you call a taxi when you need. There are also taxi stands throughout the town.
- Windmill Cabs: http://windmillcabs.ie/ +353 87 23 61687
- Speedy Cabs: +353 87 26 37038
- Dimo Cabs: https://www.dimocabs.com/ +353 87 27 74077
- Direct Cabs: https://www.directcabstralee.com/ +353 87 76 22910
Bus
There are various local bus routes available in Tralee and the surrounding area. Visit the TFI Go app or the website linked below for more information about bus stop locations, timing, and fares.
Wedding Day Transportation
For those that will not be staying onsite, we have organized transportation at the beginning and end of the night stopping at The Benners Hotel and The Rose Hotel at the specified times below.
*These times may change slightly, so check back closer to the wedding day to confirm the exact times.
Pre-Ceremony Pick-Up Times:
The Benners Hotel
1:15 PM
1:45 PM
2:15 PM
The Rose Hotel
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
End of Night Pick-Up Times:
Ballyseede Castle
11:00PM
12:00PM
1:00AM
If you are not able to make the shuttle times above, we would recommend asking the front desk at the hotel you are staying at or the staff at Ballyseede Castle to call you a taxi.
*Keep in mind, drinking and driving laws in Ireland are much more strict compared to the US. Don't risk it, plan a safe ride home.