25th and 26h May, 2013

Travel and Accommodation

Travelling to Charleville Castle, Tullamore

You can find directions to Charleville Castle, Tullamore, on google maps here.

Travel is easy to and from Tullamore with road access on the M6 motorway and regular buses & trains leaving from Dublin, Galway, Cork & Limerick.

BY CAR:

From Dublin along the M4 & M6 motorway – 1 hour
From Cork along the M8/M7 via Portlaoise – 2 hours
From Galway along the M6 – 1 hour

By Train or Bus

Irish Rail | City Link | Kearns Transport | Bus Eireann

Camping

Camping is available and is absorbed in the Saturday day pass fee and the Weekend Pass for those who would like to experience the grounds and Neo-Gothic atmosphere of Charleville Castle. If you would like to camp but do not have a tent or bedding, rental is available for €10 but please contact us before hand. Please specify while booking in the notes section if you require this option so we can have this ready for you when you arrive.

Hotels

However, for those who prefer alternative accommodation or are from abroad, Shakefest has arranged a special overnight stay rate with the Tullamore Court Hotel in town and is only 15 minutes from Charleville Castle. Visit the Tullamore Court Hotel website for prices and more information. 

Alternative Accommodation options

Central Hotel, Tullamore
Grennan’s Country House
Irish Tourist – Tullamore Information

Local Taxi Numbers

Mac’s Cabs - 05793 5111
Tom Kane Taxi - 0877423100