Has anyone ever taken the ferry from Killimer to Tarbert? Do you know how to find more info about it? It looks like taking the ferry would decrease our travel time travelling from County Clare on the way to Dingle.
Posted by
CA, USA
333 posts
It's basically a car ferry that crosses the Shannon. Not much to it really but it saves having to journey inland through Limerick. Well worth it if you don't plan on going to Limerick or anywhere immediately north of there.
http://www.shannonferries.com/
Just drive up, wait in the queue, drive on, pay then drive off. Takes about 20 minutes
Posted by
Spring, Texas
635 posts
You pay during the trip. Someone comes around and collects the money. I wish I could tell you how much for certain. I think it was 12 euro but I'm sure I'm wrong.
It's a great timesaver versus driving all the way around.
By the way, the only really nasty "major" roads I encountered in Ireland were in County Clare. The roads in Kerry were a dream compared to Clare.
Posted by
cincinnati, ohio, usa
129 posts
just took it last june...a must...great time saver...not much to it fairly basic car/bus ferry...pretty much runs through the day and don't have to wait to long for the next one to come along...
Posted by
OP
Dallas, TX, USA
6 posts
thanks Matthew! Riding a ferry will be one more experience we can add to our Ireland adventure...