N 52°38.425'   W009°29.133'

From Ennis:

Take the N68 from Ennis to Kilrush

From the Knock-Tarbert Ferry:

Take the N67 from Knock to Kilrush

From Galway:

Take the N18 from Galway to Kilcolgan then...

From Kilcolgan, Kinvara, Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Quilty, Kilkee and most of West Clare:

Take the N67 from the above to Kilrush

From within Kilrush:

We are located in the town centre just off the main square in Kilrush. It is easy to find. Just go to the town square and look for the widest street in town. We are right beside the large red brick building that houses the AIB Bank

49/50 Frances Street, Kilrush, Co.Clare Ireland

Public Transport:

Bus Eireann
There are regular bus services to Kilrush.  Considering seasonal changes it is advisable to call Bus Eireann or visit their website:

Tel:    +353 61 313333
Web:  BusEireann.ie
Email: info@buseireann.ie

Irish Rail
Rail service runs to Ennis from where you can get a bus connection as above

Tel:    +353 18366222
Web:  IrishRail.ie

Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport is less than an hours drive from the hostel.  Buses regularly depart from the Airport for Ennis and Kilrush. You can also rent a car at the airport (see below).

Tel:     +353 61 712000
Web:   ShannonAirport.com

Shannon Ferry
Linking Kerry and Clare and saving 85 miles off your journey. The ferry provides a scenic view of the Shannon River (and if you are lucky perhaps an encounter with the native dolphins?) Departures are every hour, but check the website for seasonal changes.

Tel:     +353 65 905 3124
Web:   ShannonFerries.com

Car Hire/Rental:

Dan Dooley

Tel:    +353 61 471098
Email:  Dan Dooley

Hertz

Tel:    +353 61 471369
Email:  Shannon Hertz

Budget

Tel:     +353 61 471361
Email:  Budget Ireland

National

Tel:     +353 61 472633
Email: Shannon National

Bicycle Rental:

Bicycle Hire Gleeson's Sports and Cycles, Henry St, Kilrush, Co. Clare

Tel:      +353 65 905 1127

Michael Tierney, Ennis

Tel:     +353 65 682 9433
Email: Ennis Rent-a-Bike
Web:   Ennis Rent-a-Bike

Shannon Airport	63.4 kilometres (KM)
Tarbert (Car Ferry)	8.7 kilometers (KM)
Ennis	43.5 kilometres (KM)
Galway	109.4 kilometers (KM)
Cliffs of Moher	50.9 kilometers (KM)
Dublin	275.0 kilometres (KM)