Q1:Where are we going to?
Portumna is situated in the midlands of rural Ireland on ancient and picturesque Lough Derg, on the river Shannon.
Driving distances and approximate times:
Dublin (airport) ~ 2hrs 30mins (172kms / 107miles)
Shannon (airport) ~ 1hr 30mins (96kms / 60 miles)
Cork (airport) ~ 2hrs 30mins (176kms / 109miles): (ferry terminal) ~ 2hrs 55mins (188kms / 116miles)
Belfast ~ 3hrs 50mins (265kms / 165miles)
Rosslare (ferry port - Wexford) ~ 2hrs 35mins (194kms / 120miles)
Q2: Travelling with dogs to Ireland.If you are entering Ireland from the U.K. (or via Britain from Europe or other Continent), then there are no additional restrictions at either the airports or ferry ports here.
If you are travelling direct to Ireland from Continental Europe (other than U.K.) or other Continent then the Pet Passport Scheme does apply.
Information about the Pet Passport Scheme can be found by clicking here
and here.
At present there are 2 approved ferry operators (Pet Passport Scheme) between the European mainland and Ireland.
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