Getting Around

There are 4 main international airports on the island. These include Belfast International, Dublin, Shannon (near Limerick) and Cork. There are three main Irish airlines, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Aer Arann. These serve many destinations around the world. Ferries also connect Ireland with Britain and Continental Europe, but some of these are seasonal. There are no rail connections to Ireland from Britain.
The island is only small, and main roads are reasonably decent standard, so it is easy to travel between cities. However, rural roads can often pave through hilly areas, and so it is important to take care on these roads. Northern Ireland drives on the left, being part of the UK, and because of this, the Republic also drives on the left. It is also easy to get around by rail in Ireland, with stations in every major city, and an expanding rail network.
Bus Éireann is the main bus network in Ireland, running services nationwide, but Dublin also has its own unique Bus service, distinctly recognizable by its yellow and blue colours. Taxis are also available nationwide.