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Irish History Students' Association

Taisteal go hÉirinn - Travel to Ireland

Aer Lingus www
The former state airline whose name means 'air fleet' has evolved into a good value competitor to its once minnow sized neighbour of Ryanair. It operates flights to the main airports of the country from the rest of Europe and the USA. Following the lead of Ryanair it offers special deals via its website in order to maintain a high average occupancy on its flights. Their carry-on baggage allowance is more generous than that of Ryanair and there is more legroom on their planes. Seats are assigned and can be chosen for an added charge.

Ryanair www
Now one of the biggest airlines in the world, Ryanair operates a wide variety of flights to various airports on the island. As the world's leading low cost carrier they have developed many of the features of this model and continue to come-up with new ways of breaking down the cost of flying into a small core element and multiple charges. Flights can only be bought from its website, on which there is a constant stream of deals offered in order to keep a high percentage of seats sold. This business model can sometimes result in seats being offered at a lower price nearer the flight date than those purchased well in advance. However, this only happens where their price modeling has failed to shift enough seats by certain dates and it is generally advised to buy the cheapest seats available on each flight before they are sold out. Reknowned as having a strict policy in relation to carry-on baggage size and weight; packing for their flights is an art form.

Taisteal ar an oileán - Travel within the country

Bus Éireann www
The main bus company has routes throughout the country and to destinations accross Europe. Student discounts are available on presentation of approved university ID card.

Aircoach www
A private sector coach company that has routes linking Dublin Airport to Belfast, Cork and Dublin city locations.

Citylink www
A private sector coach company that runs a number of intercity routes. Great value online discounts are available and follow the Ryanair model of varying numbers of seats at special prices available per journey; booking early is advised. Student discounts are available with an official student ID card.

Go Bus www
One of the private sector coach companies offering point-to-point services linking airports to the city of Galway. The best value student fares are those booked online. Was one of the first companies to have free WiFi on all its coaches.

Iarnród Éireann www
The main railway company has a network mostly centred on Dublin. Some good value fares can be found on their website but in general rail journeys are noteably more expensive than comparable bus routes. Student fares are only available to those who buy a special student discount card; university ID cards will not suffice.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons www
This private coach company has a number of intercity routes and cross-country services to Dublin and Shannon airports.

Translink www
The main transport company of Northern Ireland has coach services, local bus routes and a very limited rail network.

Bus Átha Cliath - Dublin Bus www
The main bus company in the capital city and its region has a vast network running day and night. Their services linking the city centre and Dublin Airport includes the direct 747 route and local bus routes. Student discounts are not available on a per journey basis. The Luas ('speed' in Irish) tram system does not yet service the airport.