Carlingford is one of those places people are reluctant to leave, and the last thing you want after a stay there is the stress of making a flight. This private chauffeur transfer picks you up from Carlingford and gets you to Dublin Airport in about an hour, travelling south along the Cooley Peninsula and down through County Louth.
You travel in a Mercedes Benz E220 Executive Class - comfortable, air-conditioned, and with WiFi on board. All fees, taxes, and tolls are included in the price, so what you see when you book is what you pay. The vehicle and chauffeur are fully licensed and insured under the Irish Government Transport Authority.
It’s a private transfer, so it’s your schedule and your space. The luggage capacity covers 2 standard 20 kg suitcases plus 2 small cases, which fits most group arrangements.
Carlingford is a medieval walled town on the shores of Carlingford Lough, with the Mourne Mountains rising across the water on the Northern Ireland side. If you’re there the evening before your transfer, the view from the waterfront at dusk is one of the better ones in the northeast of Ireland. King John’s Castle right in the village is free to walk around outside and dates to the 13th century.
The Cooley Peninsula drive between Carlingford and the motorway south is worth doing slowly if you have time before your pickup. The road runs through the Cooley Mountains with views back over the lough, and there are a few small beaches worth a stop on a fine morning. Ask your accommodation about the Táin Trail if you’re interested in longer walks in the area.
Book your transfer to arrive at Dublin Airport with a minimum of two hours before your flight. The journey is about an hour, but Carlingford’s roads can be slower than expected in summer, particularly on the Greenway days when cyclists and walkers are out on the peninsula.
If you’re an early morning departure, Carlingford is small enough that most accommodation can organise breakfast before your pickup. Mention your departure time when you book your room and most places will sort something out, even if it’s just bread, cheese and coffee to take with you.
Dundalk is about 20 minutes south of Carlingford and has a good coffee culture if you need a stop en route. Your chauffeur can factor in a brief stop if you want to grab something before the airport, just mention it when you’re confirming the pickup.