Killimer - Tarbert Ferry

In order to play the very best links courses in the south west of Ireland, there is a significant amount of travel time involved. In order to keep this to a minimum you must build a sensible itinerary and choose the best routing. One service that allows golfers to connect easily from Clare to Shannon and vice-versa is the Killimer - Tarbert ferry.

It can save over 85 miles on a journey from Lahinch to Ballybunion, and it provides a welcome respite from a long, arduous drive. The two ferries - "Shannon Breeze" and "Shannon Dolphin" can each carry over 50 cars and 350 passengers. They can also host a wide variety of larger vehicles including coaches, caravans and commercial vehicles. With sailings every 30 minutes and no booking required, it is an exceptionally user-friendly service.

The crossing itself only takes 20 minutes, and you have a great chance of seeing dolphins in the Shannon Estuary. Not only a great way to save time on your journey, but an attraction within itself.