Shannon, Ireland Travel Blogs

To the Emerald Isle
Aug 22, 2005 (1 photos)

... you?" I asked one lady as we walked across the airfield towards the hut that from this point shall be referred to as Shannon airport. 'Oh thanks deary! How kind!' How HEAVY? Goodness knows what mischief this tour had caused, but I could only imagine ...

Shannon Airport
Jul 18, 2006

En route to Doolin.

Shannon Airport
Jul 19, 2006

Airport.

London to Shannon
Jul 25, 2006

We flew early morning from London to Shannon, Ireland. The flight was so cheap, like $20 bucks and what really struck me was how so many people seemed to just be commuting. Several had their golf clubs and no other luggage like it was just a day trip. ...

Landing in Shannon Airport
Feb 1, 2007

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Getting There
Mar 31, 2007

... only allowed one piece of hand luggage.  I wasn't too happy about this but it did arrive in one piece once we arrived in Shannon.  I picked up my hire car, a brand new Corsa, it's brilliant -  I'm not going to enjoy getting back into my ...

Leaving - again!
Sep 18, 2006

... first one as the rest would be classified as no-show ie all cancelled! Bit slow the morning after Kerry winning the All Ireland, had a `few` pints in Dublin after the game before getting back to Tralee late. Fair to say Sinead was getting a bit stressed ...

Leaving from Shannon
Jul 5, 2006

Left Shannon for Bangkok on the 05/07/06.

Wrapping things up before departure
Apr 18, 2007 (7 photos)

... his supervisory skills!! ;) (he lost his reading specs so he was the supply guy for the project) Last night in Carrick on Shannon, I could not rally. I passed out at 8pm. Frank, he rallied and did a tour- nothing was going on. He was back by 9: ...

Taking Care of Business...
Sep 7, 2006

Home for graduation, do the laundry and see Sam Maguire heading back Southwest - Sweet!

Landing in Shannon!!
Jan 2, 2007

Landing in Ireland, and going through customs. Business or Pleasure? ... Both!

Ireland
Jun 2, 2007 (15 photos)

... and Ando. The hospitality was outstanding and I ate and drank so much that I had to be rolled out of the country. Ireland has clearly developed massively, even in the last 7 years since I've been there. There were three things I noticed: 1) Loads of ...

Crossing
Nov 14, 2006

Last time I crossed the Atlantic, it was very late at night in a military flight. Vast differences here - I might have peanuts this time instead of earplugs. Oh right. I forgot earplugs. Finding words. Sadness. Excitement. Bewilderment. Leaving ...

Belfast Touring and then driving to Shannon
Oct 16, 2006 (9 photos)

... and centers around Prince Albert, Victoria's consort.   Drove by St Anne's Church, Belfast's first Church of Ireland Parish, it boasts a beautiful Romanesque building and the largest Celtic cross in Ireland.      & ...

Shannon
Jun 28, 2005

... . Hey! The light went on in Rio- I hadn't brought my driver's licence. After a frantic search, by my support team in Wa (thanks guys), it was and expressed mailed it to the car hire company in Ireland. Of course, it wasn't there when I arrived.

Arrival in Boston
Aug 20, 2005

Have left Shannon and I have arrived in Boston!!!

When possible, please make an authorized U-turn
Jul 29, 2007 (7 photos)

... cappucinos so we decided to stop and try to have some lunch. By far, it was the BEST meal we had in all of Ireland. Larry's adventures in strange meats did not extend to the goat burger that was offered; we all ate well and the scenery was spectacular. ...

Depart Shannon
Jul 25, 2007

Day has arrived at last...the adventure begins

We're Home!
Jul 11, 2008

Touchdown here around 12.30pm, and thats the end of our travels for a long time! Thanks to all for your help along the way. xoxoxox

Landing!
May 22, 2007

We're here!!! Already, this country is great.  Renting a car only took, like, five minutes or so.  And people are helpful.  A bonus was that Dirty Dancing was shown on the plane and Elisa was able to narrate the entire final third for Josh ...

Stranded in Shannon
Feb 7, 2009

So here we are stranded in above all places shannon. Suppose to be at my going away party back home now. Not the greatest start to our trip but we made the most of the situation by heading to the nearest nightclub and continuing drowning our sorrows with ...

sucks
Oct 12, 2006

what the hell kind of shit is it when you take a night bus to somewhere and when you arrive at the bus station, the station is closed??!!! It's closed, its raining, its cold, I've gotta piss, I'm tired, thirsty, hungry and I have to pay 35euro to get to ...

Shannon, Ireland
Sep 19, 2006 (25 photos)

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Farewell, Ireland
Aug 1, 2007

... and made new friends along the way.  I have got to see things that I never believed I would be able to see.  Ireland is a wonderful country, with friendly people and a rich and interesting history.  I fell in love with it!  I am sad to ...

At Last!
Jul 7, 2007 (12 photos)

Finally! Our first day in Ireland. We took buses from Shannon Airport to Killarney. The countryside was gorgeous, and of course having a 2-hour nap helped. My friend Brad Baumgardner fell asleep in the seat next to me, and kept adjusting. It was kinda cute ...

The 3 Stooges with Tired Irish Eyes
Feb 23, 2008 (10 photos)

(Erica) I land in Shannon, grab my luggage and meet my mom and Tom in the airport lobby...awhhh - we made it! Everyone arrived safely, on time and with their luggage - it's a beautiful day! We hop in the rental car and Tom cautiously adjusts his seat ...

Llegamos a Shannon, Irlanda
Feb 29, 1996

En Shannon Irlanda descubrí l adeliciosa cerveza Guinness, maravilla, en la hora y media que esperamos, me tomé seis. Regresé con los efectos al avión.

Ring of Kerry
Oct 11, 2007 (5 photos)

... way we passed through some beautiful and rugged mountains and valleys and stopped for lunch along the road at what must be Ireland's only picnic table. A lucky find for sure! Then it was on to Limerick where we stayed at Patrick Punch's Hotel. ...

Went Ireland!
Nov 13, 2002

Yah Ireland! 

Syoozah and Shyelleh go to Eire
Aug 30, 2005

... of years ago and is just one of those strange things that somehow become normal with friends! so we decided we had to visit ireland together--her first time there and my ???th time (ireland is one of my fave countries). we hired a car (anyone flying ...