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Ireland Airports

Dublin Airport (DUB)

Location: The airport is situated seven miles (11km) north of Dublin, near the M50 and M1 motorways.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Main number: +353 (0)1 8141111. Car parking: +353 (0)1 8144328.
Transfer to the city: Several bus services, involving more than 700 buses, connect the airport to all parts of Dublin and the city's central train station both day and night. Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall, the fare is best agreed in advance and should be around €20 to the city centre.
Car rental: Hertz, Avis, Budget, Murrays Europcar and National Car Rentals all operate from car-hire desks in the Arrivals Concourse. There are also a number of pre-booked car-hire desks on this concourse. These include Argus, Atlas. Dan Dooley, Hamills, Malones, Sixt and Thrifty.
Facilities: Airport facilities include a bureau de change and ATMs, numerous restaurants, pubs and bars, several shops, a church and tourist information. Disabled passengers are well catered for; travellers with special needs are advised to contact their airline in advance.
Parking: One short-term car park close to the terminal; one off-site long-term car park serviced by free shuttle service.
Website: www.dublin-airport.com

Shannon International Airport (SNN)

Location: The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) from Limerick City and Ennis, and 56 miles (90km) from Galway City.
Time: GMT (GMT +1 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +353 (0)61 712 000 (switchboard); 712 400 (information desk, 6am - midnight); 471 664 (tourist information).
Transfer to the city: Taxis operate day and night; buses and coaches operate during the day to Limerick and other Irish cities.
Car rental: There are numerous car rental companies represented at the airport including Hertz, Avis, Budget, National and Thrifty.
Facilities: Shannon Airport is fairly small and facilities are not extensive, but include a bureau de change, ATMs, restaurants and bars and several shops. There are good facilities for disabled passengers; travellers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Short- and long-term car parking is available.
Website: www.shannonairport.com

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