Jamaica Inn
Sixmilebridge (Ireland)

Sixmilebridge, Sixmilebridge, Ireland, .

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$ 32.17

Hostel Description

We offer a warm welcome to everyone. Our hostel is clean and well maintained, with extremely comfortable accommodation. There are many walking routes, which we will be happy to advise you on.
Sixmilebridge is a small village, but has most shops, and a host of pubs. We have a large common room with Sky TV, and a restaurant or a self catering kitchen, and much more! Come and sample our Irish heritage, we look forward to hearing from you.

Jamaica Inn is the closest hostel to Shannon Airport (13km/8 miles). It is an ideal first and last stop for visitors to Ireland. www.shannonairport.ie

Hostel Directions

By car.-Take the N19 from the airport. Take the N18 in the direction of Limerick. After 1km, turn off the N18 and take the R471 to Sixmilebridge. In Sixmilebridge centre, follow the signs for the Jamaica Inn. The total distance to the hostel is 12km.

By bicycle.- Same route as by car.

By bus.- Buses leave the airport for Sixmilebridge at the following times:
Mon-Fri: 07.55, 10.20, 16.30
Sat:-07.55, 10.20,
Sun:-No bus service

The bus arrives in Sixmilebridge 25 mins later. The bus fare is about 3.50 euro. Get off the bus at "The Square" in Sixmilebridge. The bus stop is about 200m from Jamaica Inn. There is a sign near the bus stop pointing the way to the hostel.

By taxi.-The airport taxi rank is outside the arrivals building. The fare is €22. The private taxi fare is €15. To get this fare you must telephone the taxi to come and pick you up.
Contact details are: 1) Slick Cabs: 24hr phone number 087 255 9929 – web: www.accesscarsshannon.com
2) O’Brien cabs: 061 36 26 14. 3) Express cabs: 061 36 37 38

To get from Limerick to Jamaica Inn:
By car.-Take the N18 from the city in the direction of Galway/Ennis/Shannon Airport. After about 10 km, turn off the N18 and take the R462 to Sixmilebridge. In Sixmilebridge centre, follow the signs for the Jamaica Inn. The total distance to the hostel is 16km.

By bicycle.-Take the old Cratloe road which runs parallel to and east of the N18 to Cratloe village. From there take the R462 to Sixmilebridge.

By bus.-Buses leave Limerick bus station for Sixmilebridge at the following times:
Mon-Fri: 07.00, 13.10, 14.35, 16.15, 17.30
Sat.- 07.00, 13.10, 14.35, 17.30
Sun.- No bus service

The bus arrives in Sixmilebridge 30 mins later. The bus fare is about 4 euro. Get off the bus at "The Square" in Sixmilebridge. The bus stop is about 200m from Jamaica Inn. There is a sign near the bus stop pointing the way to the hostel.

By taxi - The taxi rank is outside the bus & train station. The fare is from €20 to €25.
If you need to telephone for a taxi, some numbers are listed below.
Economy Taxis: 061 411422
Fixed Price Taxis: 061 313131
Set Price Taxis: 061 414141

To get from Ennis to Jamaica Inn:
By car.- Route 1.- Take the N18 in the direction of Shannon Airport/Limerick. About 1km after the Shannon Airport junction, turn off the N18 and take the R471 to Sixmilebridge. In Sixmilebridge centre, follow the signs for the Jamaica Inn. The total distance to the hostel is 20km.
Route 2.- Take the R469 in the direction of Quin. Continue through Quin in the direction of Sixmilebridge. Just before entering Sixmilebridge, the Jamaica Inn is on the left. The total distance to the hostel is 18km.

By bicycle.- Take Route 2 described above.

By bus.- There is no direct bus from Ennis to Sixmilebridge. You must go via Shannon Airport or Limerick. A bus leaves Ennis every hour for these destinations.

By taxi.- The taxi rank is outside the bus & train station. The fare is €25.

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Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Cards
  • Carpark
  • Washer
  • Lounge
  • Shower
  • Wheelchair
  • Catering
  • Free Linen
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