Ireland airport advice!

[JStuart]

Will be flying in to Shannon's airport in a week or so, arriving around 8:30 am on a Sunday.
Is the customs clearance time efficient, or slow? If we want to reserve a train out of the airport, should we allow, say, 2 hours, or would that time of day be less hectic than others?
Thanks in advance,
JStuart

[pfrduke]

It's been a few years since I flew into Shannon, but I found the customs process reasonably efficient - probably around 20 minutes or so in line. We got there on a Wednesday morning, if I remember correctly.

[Reisen]

Last time I flew into Shannon was fall of 2010. Pretty straight forward & efficient customs clearance. The only hiccup I remember was long lines at the car rental place, but if you're taking a train, that wouldn't apply.

[snowdenscold]

We flew into Dublin, so I can't help you. I can, however, mention the bit of trivia I heard while there: the "Irish Coffee" was invented in the Shannon Airport to greet travelers.

[devildeac]

We flew into Dublin, so I can't help you. I can, however, mention the bit of trivia I heard while there: the "Irish Coffee" was invented in the Shannon Airport to greet travelers.

Then I'd be sure to visit this shop:

"The Sheridan Food Pub is located in the departures lounge and is available to passengers only. It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy a drink prior to departure or choose from a range of delicious hot food and snacks. The bar is named after Joe Sheridan, a former chef at Shannon Airport. Joe invented the world famous Irish Coffee in 1943. Today, over 50 years later Irish Coffee is firmly established and still tasting great. So, why not try this special drink, made to the original recipe developed by Joe."

[JStuart]

Thanks to you all for the excellent advice. I shoulda known Devildeac would have some connection with '2 carbon fragments' in his commentary.
Top o' the evening to all,
JStuart

Will be flying in to Shannon's airport in a week or so, arriving around 8:30 am on a Sunday.
Is the customs clearance time efficient, or slow? If we want to reserve a train out of the airport, should we allow, say, 2 hours, or would that time of day be less hectic than others?
Thanks in advance,
JStuart