We understand that traveling internationally for any wedding is a big request; that's why we have put together everything you will need to know for traveling to our wedding.

We strongly suggest planning additional activities around our wedding date and making a fun vacation out of this occasion!

The closest airport to the venue is Shannon International Airport which is about 1 hour away from the town of Miltown Malbay. The only 3 airports that fly direct are Boston Logan, JFK, and Newark. Most layovers include Boston, JFK, London-Heathrow and Dublin International. Please make sure to include your flight and hotel plans on your RSVP! Most airlines begin booking flights one year out from the date.

From Shannon Airport: Shannon Airport is the closest airport to Spanish Point about a 45-min drive away.

Taxi/Car Service: You will need to pre-book. Additional resources to come closer to our wedding

Car: You can hire a car through Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Europcar. Additional resources here

There aren't any Ubers in Spanish Point but there are a handful of local taxis.

Matt Keating (4-seater) +353-86-604-9444

Peter Murrihy (4-seater) +353-87-611-0887

Tom O`Halloran (4-seater) +353-87-968-3427

Luke Flannery (8-seater) +353-86-602-7000

Cara Foran (8-seater) +353-86-074-1487

Johnny Foran (8-seater) +353-87-952-7323

From Dublin Airport: Dublin Airport is further away from Spanish Point but tends to have more flight options than Shannon.

Car: You can hire a car through Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dooley, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, NewWay and Sixt (3-hour drive). Additional resources here

Bus: EirEagle bus directly from Dublin Airport to Limerick City Centre- Arthur's Quay (2.5 hours). You'll then have to drive from Limerick to Spanish Point (1-hour drive)

Train: You can take a bus (34-min) to Dublin Heuston Station or Dublin Connolly Station and take a train to Ennis Train Station. You'll then have to take another bus (1 hr 15 min) or drive from Ennis to Spanish Point (30-min)



Few Things To Keep In Mind

If you are planning to reserve a car, please make sure your US based car insurance will cover you. If not, you may be able to apply through your credit card provider for international car insurance. This will need to be done in advance as Ireland usually requires an exception for most insurance providers. Alternatively, you can purchase your car insurance through the car rental provider.

We recommend using a flight tracker like Google Flights or Hopper to see if you're getting a good deal but to book your flights with the airline directly.

We have reserved rooms at the Armada Hotel for the night of our wedding at a discounted rate for our guests. Please contact the hotel directly via phone/email and let them know you're booking for the Blumel/Walsh wedding on August 31st, 2025.

Email: reservations@armadahotel.com

Phone: +353 65 707 9000

Room blocks expire on July 6th, 2025. If you need us to book rooms for you, just let us know.

There are lots of other accommodation options in Spanish Point and nearby towns/villages. Here are a few more of our hotel or B&B recommendations listed in proximity to the Armada Hotel:

The Bellbridge House Hotel is another hotel in Spanish Point about a 10-minute walk to the Armada.

The Lahinch Coast Hotel is a Four Star Spacious Hotel in the coastal village of Lahinch Co. Clare. It's a 14 minute drive from the Armada Hotel.

The Armada Cottages are owned by the Armada Hotel and are situated right next to the hotel (100m away). They have panoramic views of Spanish Point Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. There are 6 cottages in total. Each cottage has 3-bedrooms and sleeps 6 to 7 guests depending on which cottage.

Coast Lodge is a bed and breakfast located right across from Spanish Point Beach. It is 650 m or a 8-min walk to the Armada.

Berry Lodge is a self catering lodge located between Spanish Point and Quilty, about 2 km or a 3-min drive to the Armada.

Trump International Golf Links & Hotel is located in Doonbeg which is 16 km or a 15-min drive from the Armada.

Falls Hotel & Spa is located in Ennistymon which is 18 km or a 20-min drive from the Armada.

Gregans Castle Hotel is located in Ballyvaughn which is 40 km or a 43-min drive from the Armada.

Here are a few more of our recommendations of websites to book holiday homes/cottages through. We recommend staying in Spanish Point, Miltown Malbay or Quilty:

Airbnb

Vrbo

Imagine Ireland

Trident Holiday Homes

Dream Ireland

Daft