GreenDragon

Limerick is a pretty big city. If you want a place that's smaller, I would actually suggest Bunratty. It's smaller, got a great castle in case you feel like exploring the next morning, as well as a nice folk park. It's very close to Shannon (which isn't much more than the airport).

Binayak

Is GPS a must in Such a driving holiday?

jent103

I survived fine without one (just get a good map), though it could be helpful. I don't have one at home, though. If you use one frequently and are used to it, you may want to consider it.

GreenDragon

It's helpful, but not necessary. I navigated fine without one on my first 3 trips to the Emerald Isle, but plan to have one on my next trip. I had fun with it in Scotland - was great to get lost on purpose, always knowing you could get home if you had to.

Binayak

Can you suggest a self catering accomodation in Killarney for a week in October?

Binayak

How long does it take from Galway city to Shannon Airport.I have a flight to catch at mid day on a Monday as there are no motorways I guess.

GreenDragon

I'm afraid I cannot, but there are several threads to search for such things. The place I rented is no longer open, and it was on the County Cork border, about a half hour from Killarney.

Use www.viamichelin.com to get the mileage and then use 35mph as an average, and you will get a decent idea of the time to drive. Leaving on a Monday morning from Galway might be a bit trafficky. I would personally rather be much closer for a Monday flight, like Ennis or Bunratty.

Grandpated

The drive from Galway to Shannon is fairly direct and is a very good road. Normally it takes about 1 1/2 hours to drive it but it depends where in Galway you are coming from. Depending upon where you are in Galway city it could add another 1/2 hour to the trip.

Myself I usually stay the last night in Ennis, only about 20 -30 minutes to the airport. Consider "The Old Ground hotel" a great place in the middle of Ennis.

Binayak

My flight being at 12 noon I have booked at Bunratty Lodge the night before to avoid last minute rush and panic.Is returning a rental car at Shannon airport fairly straightforward and quick?
Can you suggest a rental company which provide to best service and price?

jent103

I rented with Irish Car Rentals in 2007 - best price of anyone, at least at the time, and returning it at Shannon was very easy. No problems with the service in my experience.

GreenDragon

Yes, Shannon return will be quick and easy. it's not a very large airport