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Airport – earlier is better!

Be sure to arrive at the airport early if you require assistance boarding the plane or if you are gate checking a wheelchair or other equipment. Alert the gate attendant about your needs so they can plan ahead, make any necessary accommodations, and pre-board you.

Europe : Ireland :

Connemara, Galway, Ireland

Connemara is a region located to the West and North of Galway offering beautiful scenery and a variety of towns, castles and other sites worth visiting. Connemara attracts a variety of visitors, including travelers looking for an accessible holiday. Visitors love to explore Connemara, not only for it’s scenic beauty, but for its rich irish traditions that are still preserved today. Please read further for information about accessible travel, accessible hotels, and wheelchair accessible activities in Connemara.

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County Clare, Ireland

County Clare is a region to the South and West of Galway boasting beautiful ocean drives, prehistoric artifacts, quaint old Irish towns, historic castles and many other wheelchair accessible sites to explore.

The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren are some of the most famous sites in this region. The Cliffs of Moher are completely accessible and offer breathtaking views of the ocean. There is also a visitor center, café, and gift shop.

To learn more about accessible travel, including accessible transportation, accessible hotels, and accessible activities in County Clare Ireland, please read below.

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Galway, Ireland

Galway is one of the larger cities in Ireland, located on the west coast. It is about a 2 ½ hour drive west of Dublin and accessible for a day trip or overnight. There is a new road, making the trip a lot quicker. Galway has a quaint city center area offering several pedestrian streets, shops, restaurants, a modern museum and various other sites. One can easily spend an afternoon there. The town is also known for its many pubs. Accessibility can be challenging unless properly planned. Please read below for information on accessible hotels, accessible restaurants, and accessible activities in Galway.

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Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland, and offers vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions. Located on the river Liffe, the center of Dublin is very compact, making it a great destination for travelers with mobility impairments and mature travelers. It is a great city to explore and rarely is it necessary to get into a bus or cab. There are many pedestrian streets including the famous Temple Bar area (pubs) and Grafton Street (shopping). Despite being an old city, many of its tourist destinations are partially accessible, with careful planning.

AbilityTrip recognizes that many local destinations have taken the initiative to provide information to assist physically challenged travelers. While we cannot endorse the information on these sites we encourage you to check them out and submit any thoughts or feedback on AbilityTrip.com. If you have a recommended site for any location, please let us know so that we can add it to our catalogue of destinations.

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