Driving

Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and Switzerland can enter Ireland without a visa. Citizens of a further 56 countries, including many in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and more are also visa-exempt. A short-stay visa waiver programme allows visitors of certain nationalities to enter Ireland visa-free …

Irish landscapes are at their best in Summer, when everything is green, the days are longer, the temperatures are mild, and rain is less frequent. Of course, this means Summer is peak season, with higher prices and less opportunities for solitude. Winter is perfect to visit the area on a budget and avoid crowds …

Air access is available through Kerry International Airport, often called Farranfore Airport as it is located in Farranfore around 15km from Killarney. Cork International Airport (100km from Killarney) is easily accessible by bus or train. Bus Eireann operates a bus service to and from Killarney bus station, which takes about twenty minutes. Check: www.buseireann.ie for more …

For information on bus times, tickets and prices go to www.buseireann.ie For information on rail services go to …

If you intend to rent a car when you’re in Ireland, make sure to familiarise yourself with the Irish road rules. In particular pay attention to the speed limits: 120km on motorways; 100km on national roads; 80km on regional and local roads; 50km in a built-up …

EU Citizens are entitled to free hospital treatment in a public ward and should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (which replaced the old E111 form) prior to departure. For further details see www.ehic.ie. Private medical insurance is advised for Visitors from non-EU countries. Park Road CarePlus Late Night Pharmacy Unit 1, Countess Shopping Centre, Park Rd, …

You'll find many taxis in the streets. Here are a few contacts. Mid Kerry Cabs & Tours +353 87 258 2040 Dingle cabs +353 87 660 2323 Killarney Tour and Taxi Services +353 85 280 …

Each town has its own post office or more than one. The following information concerns Killarney Post …

Country code: +353 Area code: …

220 volts AC (50 …