Last Night-flying out of Shannon

cryogenine · Veteran Member

Last Night-flying out of Shannon

Michele Erdvig · Host

jb,

I don't know if castle hotels are in your budget but either Dromoland or Glin would be a fine ending to your trip. Glin is farther from the airport but I was there in September and it is a lovely place. It is small and intimate with a wonderful staff. Either one would definitely fit your description.

Many people like staying in Ennis on their last night. It is a real Irish working town and a haven for traditional Irish music. I don't have any personal recommendations for B&Bs there.

Limerick is one of Ireland's larger cities but much improved since the McCourts lived there! The Radisson (actually halfway between Limerick and Bunratty) is nice. If you don't mind being a couple of miles from Bunratty village, Bunratty Lodge is a lovely B&B. Mary has a queen room with four-poster canopy bed.

Michele

kathy · Veteran Member

I know that my perspective is a little different these days since i usually look for a place to stay near shannon when i return from the states, but i think i can still pipe in on this one.

i/we tend to want the anonymity of a hotel at the beginning or end of a journey. we have had wonderful nights at the new Clarion hotel on the river in Limmerick city. We always are fortunate to have a high floor with river views looking out onto king john's castle and down the shannon. there is a great indian restaurant less than a block away.

we never feel unsafe in limmerick - but we pretty much stick to the city centre areas and only 1 spot after dark.

kathy

Jillybean · Newbie

How far is the drive from the Clarion Hotel on the river to Shannon?

Jill

Michele Erdvig · Host

Kathy,

Thanks for your recommendation for the Clarion. It is in a nice location overlooking the river.

Jill,

Depending on when you drive from Limerick to Shannon it could take 30 minutes or more. If it is rush-hour traffic you need more time.

Michele