BY CAR
If you come via M4-M6 from Dublin or via M6 from Galway leave the motorway at Exit 14 (signposted Ballinasloe/Shannonbridge).
Then, at the roundabouts follow the signs for Shannonbridge ( R 357).
Enter the R 357, drive straight ahead and then, in about 8 – 10 minutes, on a bend to the left you’ll see this signpost “Life-giving Spring & St. Ciaran- ORTHODOX MONASTERY”. The entrance to the monastery is on your right.
Travelling time: around 2 hours.
DO NOT rely on your GPS, it’ll take you to the back entrance, which we do not recommend. Thank you.
BY BUS
From one of these three locations: Dublin airport or Central bus station in Dublin (Busaras) or Heuston Station, you can take the bus towards Galway and stop in Ballinasloe – Dunlo Street.
From there you can take a taxi but you really need to book it by phone beforehand.
Phone numbers to book a taxi:
Mighty Cabs – 090 964 4222
Kenny Cabs – 090 964 444
Bus travelling time: around 3 hours and then 15 minutes to the monastery.
BY TRAIN
From Heuston Station in Dublin you can take the train towards Galway and stop at Ballinasloe train station.
From there you can take a taxi but you really need to book it by phone beforehand.
Phone numbers to book a taxi:
Mighty Cabs – 090 964 4222
Kenny Cabs – 090 964 444
Train travelling time: around 1 hour and 35-45 minutes and then 15 minutes to the monastery.
