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"Ireland's ruins are historic emotions surrendered to time."
Horance Sutton

Map and Directions to Glenculloo Cottage

Airport pick-up service is included for guests who have chosen a Personalized Tour Package. We will collect your rental car from the dealer, greet you in the airport terminal, and whisk you off into the Irish countryside. A complimentary fireside beverage will welcome you to Glenculloo Cottage.

We recommend that guests staying at Glenculloo Cottage fly into Shannon Airport on the West Coast of Ireland. Transit time from Shannon to Glenculloo Cottage is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The trip from Shannon, compared to Dublin, is more picturesque and less prone to traffic congestion. You may opt to fly into Dublin, however you will have to arrange your own transport to Glenculloo Cottage, as we do not provide airport pick-up or drop-off service to the Dublin Terminal. All major airline carriers service both airports. Driving directions are outlined below. Bus or train (rail) service is also available to Nenagh, County Tipperary, where we can facilitate pick-up and drop-off by prior arrangement.

Directions from Shannon Airport

Take the N19 to the N18 (toward Limerick). Take N7 (Dublin Road) toward Nenagh. Exit right at R499 toward Silvermines. Right at Shallee Cross (just before the R500 exit leading towards Nenagh). Drive approximately 3 miles and take Left at Glown Cross (sign pointing to Keeper Hill Scenic Drive). Continue for approximately 10 minutes. You will cross a small bridge with the Old Glenculloo School on your right. Continue for 0.5 mile and the valley will open-up in front of you. You will look to your left and see Glenculloo Cottage, across another small bridge. Cross bridge and Glenculloo Cottage is directly ahead.

Directions from Dublin Airport

Take M1 toward Dublin. Take M50. Take M7 toward Portlaoise. Once in Portlaoise, take N7 (Dublin Road) toward Roscrea and continuing to Nenagh. Once in Nenagh take R497 toward Silvermines. Watch for the R500 on your right and take that exit. Once at R499, take quick right and immediate left at Shallee Cross. Drive approximately 3 miles and take Left at Glown Cross (sign pointing to Keeper Hill Scenic Drive). Continue for approximately 10 minutes. You will cross a small bridge with the Old Glenculloo School on your right. Continue for 0.5 mile and the valley will open-up in front of you. You will look to your left and see Glenculloo Cottage, across another small bridge. Cross bridge and Glenculloo Cottage is directly ahead.