Travel
Tips and useful recommendations during your visit in Ireland
We’re so grateful you’re making the journey to celebrate with us in the heart of County Tipperary.
For guests travelling internationally, there are two convenient airport options:
Shannon Airport (SNN) is approximately a 1 hour 15 minute drive from Cashel and offers seasonal direct flights from cities including Boston and New York.
Dublin Airport (DUB) has the widest selection of international routes and is approximately a two-hour drive from Cashel.
From either airport, you can rent a car, arrange a private transfer, or travel by public transport.
Train
Irish Rail operates regular services from Dublin Heuston Station to Thurles, the closest train station to Cashel. The journey takes just over an hour, followed by a 25-minute taxi ride to Cashel.
If you’d like assistance arranging transportation, please feel free to contact our wedding planning team at maireadanddylan@cloverroe.com.
We have reserved a selection of rooms for our guests throughout the wedding weekend.
As rooms at Cashel Palace are limited, we encourage you to book early to secure your accommodations.
Cashel Palace Hotel
Exclusively available to our guests from Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18.
All wedding events will be taking place at or within walking distance of Cashel Palace Hotel, so we encourage any guests who would like to stay at the wedding venue to join us at Cashel Palace for the duration of the weekend.
Reservations:
+353 62 62002
reservations@cashelpalacehotel.ie
Additional Accommodation in Cashel
We’ve also reserved a number of rooms within walking distance of Cashel Palace.
Baileys Hotel – Click to explore
A charming boutique hotel located just a 3-minute walk from Cashel Palace. We have reserved 15 guest rooms for our wedding guests. Rates are €420 for a two-night stay.
Reservations: info@baileyshotelcashel.com
Note: When booking please use code “Mairead & Dylan’s CPH27″
Copperfield House – Click to explore
A welcoming bed and breakfast located 6 minutes on foot from the venue. The property offers five guest rooms and one two-bedroom apartment, with rates from approximately €150–250 per night.
Reservations: copperfieldhousecashel@gmail.com
Cashel Regency Townhouse – Click to explore
This boutique townhouse offers 9 guest rooms and is located just a 2-minute walk from Cashel Palace, with rates from approximately €160–240 per night.
Reservations: reservations@cashelregency.com
When booking any of the above accommodations, please contact the property directly and mention Mairead & Dylan’s wedding to access our reserved room blocks.
Private Lodges & Airbnb
Three-bedroom townhouse in the heart of Cashel town
Short walk to Cashel Palace
Three bedroom apartment in the heart of Cashel town
Two-minute walk to Cashel Palace
HILLHOUSE:
Main house with six bedrooms, plus a three-bedroom self-catering lodge.
Fourteen-minute walk or three-minute drive to Cashel Palace
DEERPAK VILLA:
Six-bedroom lodge sleeping up to 16 guests.
Sixteen-minute walk or three-minute drive to Cashel Palace”
Additional Accommodation Outside of Cashel
Cahir House Hotel – Click to explore
We’ve also reserved 10 rooms at Cahir House Hotel, however there are 41 rooms total. It is located 15 minutes drive from Cashel. Transportation will be provided to and from all wedding events for guests staying here.
Reservations: info@cahirhousehotel.ie
We’re excited to celebrate in one of Ireland’s most historic towns, with a rich heritage of food, hospitality, and of course, Guinness.
Few people know that Arthur Guinness was born on the grounds of what is now Cashel Palace. His father brewed ale for the Archbishop of Cashel, and a small inheritance from the Archbishop later helped Arthur establish what would become Ireland’s most famous brewery.
While you’re here, we’d love for you to explore some of our favorite local spots.
RESTAURANTS
Chez Hans
A local institution housed in a beautifully restored Victorian chapel, serving refined European cuisine with Irish influences.
Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen
Located beside Cashel Palace, perfect for relaxed dining and one of the best pints of Guinness in town.
O’Neills Bistro
A welcoming neighbourhood favourite offering classic Irish and European dishes.
COFFEE & BREAKFAST
Ladyswell Café
Coffee, pastries, and light lunches near the Rock of Cashel.
The Bakehouse
Fresh scones, hearty Irish breakfasts, and excellent coffee.
Local Specialties
Don’t miss Cashel Blue Cheese, Ireland’s first farmhouse blue cheese, produced just outside town and featured on menus throughout the region.
PUBS
Bailey’s of Cashel
T.J. Ryan’s
The Brian Boru
Each offers a warm Irish welcome – and an excellent pint.
We hope our wedding gives you the perfect excuse to spend a little longer discovering Ireland.
Near Cashel:
- Rock of Cashel (walking distance from the hotel): Cashel’s iconic 12th-century hilltop fortress.
- Cahir Castle (20 min drive): One of Ireland’s best-preserved castles, located right on the River Suir.
- Glen of Aherlow: A peaceful valley nestled in the Galtee Mountains—perfect for hiking and scenic drives.
Longer Adventures:
- Dingle Peninsula & Killarney (3–4 hrs): Coastal drives, charming seaside towns, and dramatic mountain scenery in the southwest.
- Cliffs of Moher (2.5 hrs): A world-famous natural wonder on the Atlantic coast.
- Galway (3 hrs): A bohemian harbor city full of music, seafood, and street performers.
- Connemara (3–3.5 hrs): Rugged mountains, peaceful lakes, and wild coastal landscapes in one of Ireland’s most scenic regions.
- Wild Atlantic Way (2.5+ hrs): A spectacular coastal route of dramatic cliffs, windswept beaches, and colorful seaside villages along Ireland’s western coast.
- Donegal & Bundoran (4–4.5 hrs): Wild Atlantic coastline, rugged scenery, and some of Ireland’s best surfing in the country’s famed surf capital.
Easy Day Trips:
- Kilkenny (1 hr): A vibrant medieval city with cobbled streets, artsy shops, and Kilkenny Castle.
- Cork City (1.5 hrs): Known for its lively food scene, English Market, and beautiful riverside walks.
- Limerick (1 hr): Home to King John’s Castle and a blossoming art and café culture.
- Waterford (1.5 hrs): Ireland’s oldest city and the birthplace of Waterford Crystal.
- For any passionate golfers, famous courses like Mount Juliet Golf Club, Adare Manor, and Dromoland Castle are about 1-1.5 hours away.
For further travel information and ideas, please visit:
Ireland’s Blue Book