Hi everyone we have just put together some details that we though might be helpful if your planning on coming to the party. We have included the two airline that fly near or into Galway, some accommodation options and a few taxi numbers which might come in handy! If you need any help at all or any more information please don’t hesitate to Sinead on 07784874303 or sineadcoady@yahoo.co.uk. Hope to see you there!xxx
Airlines
Aer Lingus – www.aerlingus.com
Aer Lingus fly Manchester to Shannon. Shannon Airport is an hour and fourty minute bus ride from Galway City. The bus from Shannon Airport to Galway run every hour at 55 minutes past the hour. The bus is approximately €20 return.
Flight times going out
Thursday 15/09/11 -Departs 8.45am & 21.00.
Friday 16/09/11 – Departs 8.45am & 21.00.
Saturday 17/09/11 – Departs 8.45am.
Flight times coming back
Sunday 18/09/11 – Departs 19.15
Monday 19/09/11 – Departs 7am & 19.15.
Aer Arann are the only airline that fly directly into Galway. They fly from Manchester with a flight time of one hour and twenty five minutes. It is approximately €20 taxi ride to the city center.
Flight times going out
Thursday 15/09/11 – Departs 15.30.
Friday 16/09/11 –Departs 15.30
Saturday 17/09/11 –Departs 10.35am
Flight times coming back
Sunday 18/09/11 –Departs 11.10am
Monday 19/09/11 –Departs 9.50am.
Hotels Galway
There are a wide variety of hotels in Galway, we have just put together a few options for people with different budgets.
The Westwood Hotel
www.westwoodhousehotel.com
This is the hotel where the wedding party is being held. It is a short taxi ride from the city center and about a half an hour walk. The price per night per person is €74.50, which is approximately £64.00. We have booking forms for those who wish to stay in this hotel. These booking forms need to be completed and returned by the 17th of August and require either a €100 deposit or a credit card number to secure the booking. If you would like a booking form please contact Sinead at 07784874303.
Galway City Travelodge
www.travelodge.ie
This hotel is also about a half an hour walk from the city center. At the moment the room rates are starting at €85 per room ( not per person) , this is approximately £73.00.
Sleepzone (Hostel)
www.sleepzone.ie
This hostel is right in the city center and is number 8 in the top ten hostels in Ireland. This hostel has a variety of room sizes, prices for a double/twin are €39 euro per person per night, approximately £33.50. This is the maximum price you will be charged it may be cheaper rates available.
Taxi Numbers
Claddagh Cabs - 091-588434
Pro Cabs - 091-565900
Big O Taxis - 091-585858
City Taxis - 091-525252
Cara Cabs - 091-563939