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By Air

The main Irish airports are Dublin, Belfast, Shannon and Cork
Information is available from the following websites.

www.dublinairport.com
www.shannonairport.com
www.corkairport.com
www.belfastairport.com

Regional airports at Knock, Waterford, Galway and Kerry also accommodate a number of scheduled flights.

www.knockairport.com
www.waterfordairport.ie
www.galwayairport.com
www.kerryairport.ie

By Sea

Ferry Ports (Dublin, Belfast, Dun Laoghaire, Rosslare, Cork)

www.poirishsea.com
www.stenaline.ie
www.irishferries.com

Accessing Tullamore and Athlone

Tullamore and Athlone are located in the centre of Ireland. Tullamore is situated just off the main Dublin to Galway road which also passes Athlone.

By Car Hire
Abbey Conference & Corporate will offer cars hire for delegates.
Please contact congress office ipc2008@abbey.ie

By Bus
Bus Eireann operate single through fares from Dublin Airport to Tullamore or Athlone. This includes "Airlink" high frequency bus service from outside the Arrivals Hall at Dublin Airport to Tullamore and Athlone to Busáras (Central Bus Station) in Dublin city centre and coach to destination.

Details of all Bus Eireann Services are available at  www.buseireann.ie

By Train
Tullamore and Athlone are both located on the main Dublin to Galway line which also serves Westport and Ballina.
Dublin airport "Airlink" buses deliver passengers directly to Heuston station (Tullamore and Athlone trains).

Irish Rail routes and time tables can be found at www.irishrail.ie

Note:
if you’re travelling through Dublin, you may like to take this opportunity to spend a night in the city. The Congress Secretatiat will be happy to assist you with your accommodation requirements.