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See all the picturesque regions of Ireland in your rental car: Northwest, Ireland West, Midlands East, Dublin, South East, Shannon and South West.
Quick Irish Facts
The official national language is Irish, but the majority of the population speaks English. Did you know that Northern Ireland is a part of the UK and is governed directly from London?
The Republic of Ireland is split into 4 provinces, Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connaught, which are divided into 32 counties.
Major Airports in Ireland
Here is general contact information for 8 major airports in Ireland.
Dublin Airport is north of Dublin City Centre. It is situated near the M50 and M1 motorways.
Main Telephone: +353 1 8141111
Shannon Airport is 15 miles north of Limerick City and 15 miles south of Ennis Town.
General Queries: +353 61 712000
Cork International Airport is situated in Southern Ireland, just 5 miles from Cork City Centre.
General Queries: +353 21 4313131
Belfast International Airport is situated 18 miles northwest of Belfast.
Airport Information Desk: 028 9448 4848
Galway Airport is 4 miles from Galway City Centre.
Telephone: +353 91 755569
Kerry Airport is 15 minutes from Killarney and the Ring of Kerry, and 20 minutes from Tralee.
Telephone: ++353 (0) 66 9764644
Sligo Airport is located at Strandhill, just 5 miles from Sligo city.
Telephone: 353 (0)71 68280
Knock Airport is located 4 miles south of Charlestown in Mayo County.
Telephone: +353.94.67222
Donegal International Airport is located at Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, approximately 15 minutes from Dungloe and Gweedore, and 45 minutes from Letterkenny.
Telephone: 075 48284/48232
Rental Car In Ireland
Discover scenic regions in the Southern River Valleys, South Coast and Kingdom, Western and Atlantic and Great Shannon Basin while driving your rental car in Ireland.
Popular Holiday Activities In Ireland
Golfing: Ireland is known as the "Mecca of Golf" in Europe. The nickname is fitting. Industry estimates conclude that golf has become the single biggest Irish sporting holiday attraction with 219,000 plus overseas golfing visitors annually. Some of the popular courses include: County Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point, Enniscrone Golf Club in Enniscrone, Rosapenna Golf Club in Downings and Donegal Golf Club in Laghey.
Walking/Hiking: Walking is wonderful way to see the Irish landscape. See fjords, coastlines, bays, mountains, lush greenery, painted skyscape and wildlife while trekking on foot.
Angling/Fishing: The Irish coastline is over 3000 miles long, which makes it perfect for angling activities. There are also over 7000 miles of riverbank if that is not enough! Salmon, trout and sea trout are native species and Irish pike is one of the most widespread of Irish fish.
Riding Horses: Ireland offers a variety of equestrian activities. Trail riding is a particularly popular tourist activity. Irish riding facilities cater to riders of all skill levels, beginner to showjumper!
Cycling: Ireland has thousands of kilometres of quiet, winding, narrow roads which are perfect for the avid cyclist. The dynamic scenery quickly changes with every pedal.
Popular Things Visitors To Do In Ireland
Do a pub crawl in Dublin. There are over 1000 pubs in the Irish Capital. Partake in the Jameson Literary Pub Crawl, and tour the Dublin pubs frequented by literary greats like Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and Brendan Behan.
Visit one of Ireland's many castles. Visit the Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney stone for good luck! The Blarney Village is situated 9 km NW of Cork City.
Discover important monastic ruins in places such as Dingle Peninsula, Glendalough and Clonmacnois.
View natural wonders at The Ring of Kerry, Skellig Islands, Aran Islands, Maumturk Mountains and Connor Pass.
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