Travel Note

Flights ✈️

Dublin Airport is the closest airport to the venue at Langtons Hotel, it's approximately 1.5hr from the airport. There are direct flights to Dublin via Aer Lingus, Iceland Air, etc. from Pittsburgh, Baltimore, or Washington DC. There are cheaper options available for flights that include a short layover in Iceland or Portugal (approx. 1hr). Flights from DC are a lot cheaper, so we will be driving from Pittsburgh to DC. It is only $10 per day to park your car at a nearby lot or hotel including a free shuttle to and from airport.

Hotel

Hotels in Dublin

We will be arriving in Dublin the evening of April 5th and will be spending a few nights in Dublin prior to heading to Kilkenny for the wedding. There are many hotels to choose from in downtown Dublin. We are choosing a hotel that is walking distance from St. Stephen’s Green Park since that is central to many other landmarks and attractions. If you plan on staying in Dublin before heading to Kilkenny, here are some recommendations. Hotels 5 Star 1. The Merrion Hotel 2. Westbury Hotel 4 Star 1. Radisson Blu Royal Hotel 2. Clayton Hotel Charlemont 3 Star 1. Stauntons on the Green 2. Buswells Hotel

Train

Dublin to Kilkenny

The train to Kilkenny from Dublin is most likely the cheapest option ($20-$25). The train is approximately 1hr and 25min.

Rental Car

Hertz Car Rental - Dublin Airport

For those who would like a little more traveling flexibility, renting a car is very affordable in Ireland ($30-$50 per day). We will be taking the train to Kilkenny from Dublin, and then renting a car through Enterprise at Kilkenny Airport so we can explore different cities, landmarks, and attractions in Ireland.

Travel Note

Taxi App

FREE NOW (formerly MyTaxi) FREE NOW is Ireland's version of Uber, it's a handy taxi app that allows you to order taxis anywhere in Ireland.

Hotel

Wedding Venue - Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

We have reserved a total of 14 rooms the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding (04/07/2025 - 4/09/2025). All you have to do is choose which will suit you best.
 There are 4 types of accommodation onsite; 1. Main House Rooms (QTY: 5): @ €105 - €170 p/night. Sleeps two people. These classical style bedrooms feature a double bed. There is a well-appointed en suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and ample storage. Located at the heart of the hotel directly above our Reception area. Accessible by stairs only as we do not have a lift in the hotel. 2. Garden Rooms (QTY: 5): @ €170 p/night. Sleeps two people. These rooms have either a king-size bed or two super comfy single beds. The room is full of art deco touches and look out onto the manicured walled gardens. The Garden Rooms, although separate from the main building, are easily accessible from our private car park and close to all amenities. First floor only accessible by stairs. 3. Club Rooms (QTY: 1): @ €170 p/night. They are luxuriously appointed, handsomely decorated and spacious. The Club Rooms have 1 double bed and 2 single beds. It can accommodate 4 guests and extra with camp bed. Accessible by stairs only as we do not have a lift in the hotel. 4. Suite (QTY: 3): @ €120 - €190 p/night. Designed by London based David Collins Studio. With 44 m2 to consider and with dual aspect rooms which have stunning four poster king size beds. Accessible by stairs only as we do not have a lift in the hotel. How to book your room: Once you RSVP through the website, you will be prompted to type which room you would like to stay in. Once everyone has selected a room, we will reach out to each of you individually to have you call Langtons Hotel directly and confirm reservations. 056-776-5133 | reservations@langtons.ie Other hotels in the area: 1. Kilford Arms Hotel : 450 ft from Langtons Hotel 2. Kilkenny River Court Hotel : 700 ft from Langtons Hotel

Travel Note

Tipping Culture in Ireland

Tipping in Ireland, for the most part (there are exceptions) is completely optional and entirely at your discretion. When to tip: It’s pretty standard to leave between a 10 and 15% tip in places where you’ve had a meal (e.g. restaurants, pubs and cafes). If you're part of a large group, a service charge may be added to your bill so check before tipping. When it's not necessary: In a Pub - it isn't the norm to tip the person that’s serving you a drink. They won’t expect it so don’t stress about it. However, if you're receiving table service it would be custom to leave a small tip.

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Optional Destinations

Outside of the wedding day, you are free to do whatever your hearts desire! There are many places to visit in Ireland, but one can also easily plan a visit to a neighboring country. It is cheap and easy to travel to other nearby countries within the UK from Ireland either by fast ferry or by plane. Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 You can catch a ferry from Northern Ireland cities like Belfast, and Ballycastle to Scotland. Average ferry prices depend on whether or not you are boarding your rental car (approx. $150-$250). Ferry: 1. Stena Line - https://stenaline.com 2. Kintyre Express - https://kintyreexpress.com Plane: You can book a cheap 1hr round trip flight from Dublin to Glasgow (approx. $30). Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Similar to Scotland you can take a ferry to Wales or book a cheap flight. Ferry: 1. Stena Line - https://stenaline.com 2. Irish Ferries - https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/ships/swift/ Plane: You can book a cheap 1hr round trip flight from Dublin to Cardiff (approx. $40-55). You can also book cheap flights to other major cities such as London, Paris, New Amsterdam, Berlin, etc. Bouncing from country to country is very easy and much cheaper than most anticipate. This enables many more options and possibilities for you to explore!

Travel Note

Our Itinerary

To help people in their trip planning and decision making, we’ve posted our itinerary below for reference. Note: Guests are more than welcome to join us during any activities up until April 9th as we will be departing for our honeymoon. April 1st - Flight from Washington DC (approx. 7hr 15 min) - 10:05PM April 2nd - Land in Dublin (10:20AM) Hotel in Dublin - Buswells Hotel April 2nd 1. St Stephen’s Green Park 2. St Stephen’s Shopping Center 3. The Old Library of Trinity College 4. Moore Street Market April 3rd Train to Kilkenny (1hr 25 min) Hotel Kilkenny - Kilkenny River Court Hotel 1. Food tasting at Langtons Hotel 2. Meet with registrar to sign declaration April 4th Drive to Coumshingaun Lough (50 min) Drive to Cork (1hr 15min) 1. English Market 2. St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral 3. Blarney Castle (kiss the Blarney Stone) Drive to Cobh (20 min) 1. Deck of cards (colored houses) 2. St. Colman’s Cathedral 3. Titanic Memorial Drive to Galway (2 hr 20 min) Hotel Galway - Galmont Hotel & Spa April 5th 1. Latin Quarter 2. Shops and Bars Drive to Doolin (1 hr) 1. Cliffs of Moher 2. Burren National Park Drive to Dublin - 2 hr 30 min (later in evening) Hotel in Dublin - Marlin Hotel April 6th 1. Jameson Distillery 2. Custom House 3. Grafton Street 4. Temple Bar April 7th 1. Guinness Storehouse 2. Dublin Castle 3. St. Patrick’s Cathedral Train from Dublin to Kilkenny (1hr 25min) April 8th 1. Get Married! After the wedding we will depart to Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, highlands, etc.). Once exploring Scotland, we will be flying to Cardiff, Wales for a few days. From Cardiff, we are taking a train to London and staying for a day or two before we fly back to USA.