The Map above shows the Wedding Venue, Brigit's Garden in relation to the Wedding Hotel in Salthill and Galway City.
Wedding Shuttle Bus
There will be a shuttle bus from the Ardilaun Hotel to Brigids Garden on the 4th July.
Ardilaun Hotel, Salthill to Brigit's Garden
Departure (Ardilaun Hotel): 12pm | Arrival (Brigit's Garden): 12.30pm
Brigit's Garden to Ardilaun Hotel, Salthill
Departure (Brigit's Garden): 7.30pm | Arrival (Ardilaun Hotel): 8pm
Getting to Brigid's Garden and Galway
Shannon International Airport is the main international airport in the west but Knock International Airport is adding new routes all the time. Dublin International Airport would be the largest international airport in the country but is the furthest drive from Brigids Garden. Galway Airport is the closest airport but services only UK and European destinations.
Galway Airport
Galway Airport is the closest airport but services destinations in Ireland, UK & Europe. Galway Airport to Brigids Garden will take appx 45 mins depending on traffic.
Click here to go to the Galway Airport website.
Knock International Airport
Knock Airport is in Mayo and is a bit further out but is currently growing and adding new flights all the time. Brigids Garden to the Knock Airport door will take appx 1 1/2 hours depending on traffic.
Click here to go to the Knock Airport website.
Shannon International Airport
Shannon is perhaps the most well-known airport in the West of Ireland because of its frequent flights to and from North America. Brigit's Garden to Shannon Airport will take appx 2 hours depending on traffic.
Click here to go to the Shannon Airport website.
Dublin International Airport
Dublin Airport is on the East coast of Ireland but with the new motorway, you can reach Brigit's Garden in just over 3 hours by car, or alternatively Airport Bus direct to Galway via www.citylink.ie
There is a good network of railway throughout Ireland and the rates are best when booked on the Irish Rail - Iarnród Éireann website. Note trains only go as far as Galway city.
Click here to access their site.
Brigid's Garden is easily accessible by car from any location in Ireland. It's located on the main N59 road, west of Galway City. Galway City is well-connected to the country's major road networks and the journey from Galway City takes appx 35 minutes.
With large car-hire depots at the airports (check the individual airport websites) and with depots in Galway City there are different ways to create the perfect journey. Below are the car hire companies with depots in Galway City.
- Enterprise has many depots including Galway City and will pick you up
- Budget has depots in Galway Airport, Galway City Centre and other major cities & airports
- Hertz has depots in Galway City and Galway Airport and other major cities & airports
- Argus Car Rental compare the rates of many companies
There are several bus companies running routes throughout Ireland so it is best to shop around for rates and timetables that suit you. There are also lots of bus hire companies and those running special tours.
- Bus Eireann- public Irish bus company
- CityLink- private bus company #
- Go Bus- new private company bragging shorter travel times & lower rates