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No matter where you are in the world, we’re thrilled to welcome you to the 8th IREYPAA convention at the Shearwater hotel in Ballinasloe Co. Galway, Ireland. We’re here to help with any transportation requirements you might have and make your journey more convenient. Enclosed are info links for buses, trains and car rental for the weekend. To facilitate transportation for a group of mad things like yourselves, feel free to drop us an email with any questions you may have. Or, if you prefer, you can even call us on (085)7670566. We look forward to helping you make arrangements in any way we can!
Shannon Airport – Ballinasloe
We’ll start with map, shall we?
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare to Ballinasloe Co. Galway – Google Maps
Car Rental From Shannon Airport
Car rental is the most efficient way to travel and would also the most cost effective way to go. You can get a car rental for a low as €110 for 27-29 March. Here is a link to request a price for the vehicle you require –
National Car Rental in Shannon Airport (SNN) | EconomyBookings.com
By Taxi
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport to Ennistymon is by taxi. You are looking at €400 and this will take up to 1 hour & 10 minutes. We have taken the liberty of gathering some of the local services here –
shannontaxiservice.com Mobile: (+353) 862735922
shannonairporttaxis.com Mobile: (+353) 61332266
Email: office@shannonairporttaxis.com
By Bus
Unfortunately there is no direct route from Shannon Airport to Ballinasloe.
Bus + Train (Public Transport)
- Estimated duration: around 3½ to 4 hours
- One example route:
- Bus 51 from Shannon Airport → Ennis
- Train from Ennis → Athenry
- Train from Athenry → Ballinasloe travelmath.com+15rome2rio.com+15reddit.com+15
- Cost: approximately €20–€32 total rome2rio.com+7rome2rio.com+7mozio.com+7
- Considerations: multiple transfers; slower but cheaper. A reliable choice if you don’t mind the extra time.
Bus Only
- Estimated duration: about 3 h 25 m to 4 h rome2rio.com+1mytransfers.com+1
- Example:
- Bus 51 from Shannon Airport → Oranmore North
- Bus 763 from Oranmore North → Ballinasloe reddit.com+15rome2rio.com+15rome2rio.com+15
- Cost: roughly €20–€33 reddit.com+14rome2rio.com+14reddit.com+14
- Considerations: longer journey, but fewer changes than train combo.
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