UL Sport Arena, Limerick Postcode – V94XT66
One of the many advantages of the Irish Skipper Expo venue at the UL Sport Arena
in Limerick is its accessibility from all corners of Ireland, making it the perfect location
to stage this flagship event for the Irish fishing industry.
International Travelers:
Shannon airport is just 26km from Limerick, with excellent bus and taxi services
available throughout the day, allowing for access to the venue in 35 minutes. For
Northeast of Scotland travelers, there are daily flights to Shannon/Dublin Airports
from,
- Aberdeen
- Glasgow International
- Edinburgh
Coming from the East of England there are daily flights to Shannon/Dublin Airports
from,
- Leeds Bradford
- Humberside
- Teesside
- Newcastle
There are also options from Southampton, Exeter, Bristol and Cardiff.
Those arriving by ferry or plane into Dublin, have the option of train at Heuston
Station or Connolly Station or by bus in Dublin City at Burgh Quay to Arthurs Quay,
both roughly a 2hours 30min journey. A 20 min bus is available directly from the
station to the University.
Car hire or taxi services are available at both Shannon and Dublin Airport.
Domestic Travelers:
Thanks to its convenient motorway access from Tuam, visitors and exhibitors
traveling from the Northwest can reach the UL Sport Arena in less than 5 hours.
Situated on the outskirts of Limerick, the venue helps attendees bypass city traffic
and avoid delays.
For those coming from other key locations in Ireland, the UL Sport Arena further
reduces travel time. Attendees from Wexford or Howth can arrive in just over 2½
hours, while those journeying from Dingle will find the trip has been significantly
shortened to around 2 hours and 15 minutes. Visitors traveling from Rossaveel will
also benefit from a quicker route, with a travel time of just over 2 hours.
Visitors travelling from Northern Ireland/ Kilkeel travel time is approximately under 4 hours.
UL Sport arena has numerous hotels situated close to the venue itself, such as the
George Hotel in the city center and Kilmurry Lodge, a couple minutes away from
the venue. The venue provides a range of advantages, including onsite catering, bar
facilities, and ample car parking. Additionally, the UL Sport Arena hosts all exhibitors
in a single, expansive hall, enhancing the overall visitor experience and reflecting the
industry’s professionalism.
Sharon Boyle, Commercial Fishing Manager for Skipper Expo organiser, Mara
Media, said: ‘Following our announcement that we will now host one show each year, we
have seen huge interest from industry in being part of the event.”
“Irish Skipper Expo 2025 is a must attend exhibition with over 130 companies exhibiting
including outside vessel displays. We encourage everyone to save the new date of March
21st & 22nd and begin making your travel and hotel bookings now.”
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