Travelling to NI

Heighway61 · 13-06-2020 4:45pm #1

Anyone know if there are any current regulations or reprecussions for somebody from a border county in the South taking a drive up North? A social visit or to Ikea for example rather than a trip that might be deemed essential such as work or medical? Obviously, once the border is crossed guidelines here no longer apply (stay in your county), but what's the situation up North?

Isambard · 13-06-2020 6:53pm

stay in your own county is quite specific.

Sexual Chocolate · 13-06-2020 9:17pm

Isambard wrote: »

stay in your own county is quite specific.

But not enforceable so that's gone out the window for many people. Not sure on what the story with the North is though.

joujoujou · 14-06-2020 8:54am

There are no travel restrictions up North AFAIK.

Travelled Roscommon-Fermanagh there and back again 3 times last 2 weeks, no issues whatsoever.

Isambard · 14-06-2020 10:07am

2 weeks quarantine on return presumably.

Isambard · 14-06-2020 10:08am

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

But not enforceable so that's gone out the window for many people. Not sure on what the story with the North is though.

In fairness it shouldn't need enforcing, it's for the protection of the public and people shouldn't be looking for ways around it.

hoodie6029 · 14-06-2020 10:09am

No quarantine for the Common Travel Area was the last thing I heard.

Del2005 · 14-06-2020 10:15am

hoodie6029 wrote: »

No quarantine for the Common Travel Area was the last thing I heard.

Still need to quarantine if coming from Great Britain, only exemption if from Northern Ireland

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/travel.html

Odyssey 2005 · 14-06-2020 10:21am

You lost me at IKEA !

bilbot79 · 14-06-2020 10:40am

Northerners can travel anywhere if going fishing. Bring a fishing rod

hoodie6029 · 14-06-2020 11:06am

Del2005 wrote: »

Still need to quarantine if coming from Great Britain, only exemption if from Northern Ireland

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/travel.html

Cheers. I obviously picked it up wrong.

biko · 14-06-2020 12:20pm

"I heard" doesn't replace a bit of googling

Odyssey 2005 · 14-06-2020 12:32pm

Tell them you're going to Penney's

joeysoap · 14-06-2020 12:40pm

Northerners can travel freely in the south - as far as Kerry if they want to - even when it was 2 kms. Planty of northern reg cars in Dundalk ( though that doesn’t mean they’re actually from NI)

I can’t see why we can’t travel up there. Though why escapes me at the moment.
Maybe when the shops open next week.

Agent_47 · 21-06-2020 8:57am

Anyone travel north to Newry this week given shops are open?
Any checkpoints or hassle?

skinny90 · 15-08-2020 8:17pm

Hi all

Travelling to enniskillen for 2 nights. Just realised NI is not on the green list, will I need to quarantine?

Tenzor07 · 15-08-2020 8:23pm

Nope.. not required.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 8:28pm

Ah come on, spend your money in your own country, don the Green Jersey.

I know there are great places up there, and the lakes and that around Enniskillen are brilliant. But anyone going North now for a break is not helping our own country out at all. But perhaps you are visiting family, grand if so.

Oh and the Flegs...

But off you go, enjoy yourself. No quarantine required. NI on the exempt list.

wirelessdude01 · 15-08-2020 8:28pm

Considered as one island for travel.

circadian · 15-08-2020 8:30pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Ah come on, spend your money in your own country, don the Green Jersey.

I know there are great places up there, and the lakes and that around Enniskillen are brilliant. But anyone going North now for a break is not helping our own country out at all. But perhaps you are visiting family, grand if so.

Oh and the Flegs...

But off you go, enjoy yourself. No quarantine required. NI on the exempt list.

So much drivel.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 8:32pm

circadian wrote: »

So much drivel.

It is true though. And I would say the same about anyone travelling outside ROI for now too. Not patriotic at all.

But those who do travel outside ROI don't care. So it is kind of pointless arguing the toss.

If the Chairman of Failte Ireland can go to Italy and has now resigned, I will rest my case, for now!

afro man · 15-08-2020 8:37pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Ah come on, spend your money in your own country, don the Green Jersey.

I know there are great places up there, and the lakes and that around Enniskillen are brilliant. But anyone going North now for a break is not helping our own country out at all. But perhaps you are visiting family, grand if so.

Oh and the Flegs...

But off you go, enjoy yourself. No quarantine required. NI on the exempt list.

Is Enniskillen not in Ireland ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ª and not to many flegs would be flying now

utyh2ikcq9z76b · 15-08-2020 8:39pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Ah come on, spend your money in your own country, don the Green Jersey.

I know there are great places up there, and the lakes and that around Enniskillen are brilliant. But anyone going North now for a break is not helping our own country out at all. But perhaps you are visiting family, grand if so.

Oh and the Flegs...

But off you go, enjoy yourself. No quarantine required. NI on the exempt list.

GTF this whole Isle is Ireland

normanoffside · 15-08-2020 8:40pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Ah come on, spend your money in your own country, don the Green Jersey.

I know there are great places up there, and the lakes and that around Enniskillen are brilliant. But anyone going North now for a break is not helping our own country out at all. But perhaps you are visiting family, grand if so.

Oh and the Flegs...

But off you go, enjoy yourself. No quarantine required. NI on the exempt list.

They also wear green jerseys up north.

theguzman · 15-08-2020 8:45pm

I'm driving from Kerry to Belfast tomorrow, grand hotels for €60 for the night, I'll go to see the Giants Causeway, places from Game of Thrones. Irish Ripoff hotels and restaurants can go to hell as far as I am concerned. I am from Kerry the ripoff capital of Ireland so I see it everytime, no way in hell I would leave a penny to the Irish hospitality sector. 90p to the Euro and going North is a no brainer for me for the week.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 8:48pm

Oops, the Shinners are in!

Hows it going?

Money spent up North is not helping us down here. End of.

unhappys10 · 15-08-2020 8:48pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

It is true though. And I would say the same about anyone travelling outside ROI for now too. Not patriotic at all.

But those who do travel outside ROI don't care. So it is kind of pointless arguing the toss.

If the Chairman of Failte Ireland can go to Italy and has now resigned, I will rest my case, for now!

This be patriotic and buy Irish is some crock if sh1t.
If buying Irish meant you didn't have to sell a kidney for 2 nights in a gammy hotel looking at the rain hopping off your window people might be more inclined to do it.

Ireland is a total rip off for most things, you have to look out for number one.

Not travel related but as an example, last year I was looking at a pair of North Face boots, 165 euro here, got them on Amazon delivered for 75 pounds. Just one of hundreds of examples of how we are ripped off in this country.

I did a couple of day trips, but keeping my money for when this is all over and will be going somewhere abroad rather than pay extortionate prices here.

The J Stands for Jay · 15-08-2020 8:52pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

It is true though. And I would say the same about anyone travelling outside ROI for now too. Not patriotic at all.

But those who do travel outside ROI don't care. So it is kind of pointless arguing the toss.

If the Chairman of Failte Ireland can go to Italy and has now resigned, I will rest my case, for now!

Return On Investment?

theguzman · 15-08-2020 8:53pm

unhappys10 wrote: »

This be patriotic and buy Irish is some crock if sh1t.
If buying Irish meant you didn't have to sell a kidney for 2 nights in a gammy hotel looking at the rain hopping if your window people might be more inclined to do it.

Ireland is a total rip off for most things, you have to look out for number one.

Not travel related but as an example, last year I was looking at a pair of North Face boots, 165 euro here, got them on Amazon delivered for 75 pounds. Just one of hundreds of examples of how we are ripped off in this country.

I did a couple of day trips, but keeping my money for when this is all over and will be going somewhere abroad rather than pay extortionate prices here.

I wouldn't mind supporting something like small Bed and Breakfast usually mom and pop type affairs or renting an airbnb but Irish hotels do my absolute nut in, the way those lowlifes treat staff is beyond contempt, usually owned by millionaire stingebags. Retaurants don't deserve much support either and the way they charge. e.g. €3.20 for a 220ml coke glass or 7up etc usually at a ratio of 50% ice so they give you even less liquid. €17 for a burger and chips, no thanks I'd rather go to McDonalds or a chipper van at that rate.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 8:55pm

unhappys10 wrote: »

This be patriotic and buy Irish is some crock if sh1t.
If buying Irish meant you didn't have to sell a kidney for 2 nights in a gammy hotel looking at the rain hopping if your window people might be more inclined to do it.

Ireland is a total rip off for most things, you have to look out for number one.

Not travel related but as an example, last year I was looking at a pair of North Face boots, 165 euro here, got them on Amazon delivered for 75 pounds. Just one of hundreds of examples of how we are ripped off in this country.

I did a couple of day trips, but keeping my money for when this is all over and will be going somewhere abroad rather than pay extortionate prices here.

That's fair enough. But for now, stay here.

skinny90 · 15-08-2020 9:01pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Ah come on, spend your money in your own country, don the Green Jersey.

I know there are great places up there, and the lakes and that around Enniskillen are brilliant. But anyone going North now for a break is not helping our own country out at all. But perhaps you are visiting family, grand if so.

Oh and the Flegs...

But off you go, enjoy yourself. No quarantine required. NI on the exempt list.

I have already done a week in Donegal, a few days away in kerry and Another week In Sligo. Spent plenty of money this side

skinny90 · 15-08-2020 9:03pm

Didn’t mean for this to turn into an support irish business bashing thread. Thanks for your responses

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 9:08pm

skinny90 wrote: »

Didn’t mean for this to turn into an support irish business bashing thread. Thanks for your responses

I know you didn't, but that's how threads evolve. Enjoy your break anyway.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 9:10pm

theguzman wrote: »

I'm driving from Kerry to Belfast tomorrow, grand hotels for €60 for the night, I'll go to see the Giants Causeway, places from Game of Thrones. Irish Ripoff hotels and restaurants can go to hell as far as I am concerned. I am from Kerry the ripoff capital of Ireland so I see it everytime, no way in hell I would leave a penny to the Irish hospitality sector. 90p to the Euro and going North is a no brainer for me for the week.

That is some journey my friend. Are you planning to stop halfway or anything?

theguzman · 15-08-2020 9:26pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

That is some journey my friend. Are you planning to stop halfway or anything?

I'll plan to go non-stop to Dublin via the M8 Motorway via Macroom and Cork City to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. I'll pickup the GF in Portmarnock and then face for Belfast after that. My usual pitstop locations of Ballacolla and J14 are ruled out due to the Kildare and Laois lockdowns. I have decided to go the scenic route and dodge all tolls tomorrow since I'm in no particular hurry.

Das Reich · 15-08-2020 9:28pm

I went to the marble arch caves and I payed if I remember 10 £ which I not consider cheap. I not remember how much on giants causeway but it was not cheap, and in England to see Stonehenge I payed 21 £ and this is what I call a rip off. Don't know why people complain so much here about prices in ROI, like if in UK things are cheaper.

normanoffside · 15-08-2020 9:29pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

That's fair enough. But for now, stay here.

who are you to tell people what to do?
FYI Fermanagh is in Ireland, that's a fact.
And Tourism Ireland is an all Island body.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 9:29pm

theguzman wrote: »

I'll plan to go non-stop to Dublin via the M8 Motorway via Macroom and Cork City to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. I'll pickup the GF in Portmarnock and then face for Belfast after that. My usual pitstop locations of Ballacolla and J14 are ruled out due to the Kildare and Laois lockdowns. I have decided to go the scenic route and dodge all tolls tomorrow since I'm in no particular hurry.

You are a legend!

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 9:31pm

normanoffside wrote: »

who are you to tell people what to do?
FYI Fermanagh is in Ireland, that's a fact.
And Tourism Ireland is an all Island body.

I know. But if you are living in ROI stay there for now. No need to prop up NI in this crisis.

normanoffside · 15-08-2020 9:33pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

I know. But if you are living in ROI stay there for now. No need to prop up NI in this crisis.

When Failte Ireland was encouraging stay-cations they were including NI.
NI tourists are encouraged to come down here too, it's reciprocal and good for the island.
We have had similar approaches and instances of infections throughout.

Valhallapt · 15-08-2020 9:35pm

skinny90 wrote: »

Hi all

Travelling to enniskillen for 2 nights. Just realised NI is not on the green list, will I need to quarantine?

Enniskillen is in Ireland, no need to quarantine when staying in the same country

gmisk · 15-08-2020 9:35pm

Das Reich wrote: »

I went to the marble arch caves and I payed if I remember 10 £ which I not consider cheap. I not remember how much on giants causeway but it was not cheap, and in England to see Stonehenge I payed 21 £ and this is what I call a rip off. Don't know why people complain so much here about prices in ROI, like if in UK things are cheaper.

The giants causeway is free.....you pay for parking though.
You can always park in the little pub beside it for free..

The rope bridge is about 7/8 pounds I think.

I am from northern Ireland went up a few weeks back to see folks, no issues, masks and number very limited in shops etc.
Northern Ireland is a lot cheaper, than ROI especially when it comes to Dublin prices.
We go to newry for dog food and it's worth it big time even with the spend on petrol.

funkey_monkey · 15-08-2020 9:35pm

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Ah come on, spend your money in your own country, don the Green Jersey.

I know there are great places up there, and the lakes and that around Enniskillen are brilliant. But anyone going North now for a break is not helping our own country out at all. But perhaps you are visiting family, grand if so.

Oh and the Flegs...

But off you go, enjoy yourself. No quarantine required. NI on the exempt list.

Do you not think many of us in the North are holidaying in the South? Because I can tell you most I know are heading down or over to Donegal.

You are the flip-side of rabid DUP supporter - and that's not a compliment.

15-08-2020 9:36pm

circadian wrote: »

So much drivel.

Why put money into the British economy?

15-08-2020 9:37pm

normanoffside wrote: »

who are you to tell people what to do?
FYI Fermanagh is in Ireland, that's a fact.
And Tourism Ireland is an all Island body.

Fermanagh is in the UK. The POUNDS spent there will go into the economy of the United Kingdom.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 9:37pm

normanoffside wrote: »

When Failte Ireland was encouraging stay-cations they were including NI.
NI tourists are encouraged to come down here too, it's reciprocal and good for the island.
We have had similar approaches and instances of infections throughout.

Fair enough, but it doesn't mean you have to be so aeriated about it.

I will spend my staycation in my own country for now anyway. No way am I going to spend it in the UK jurisdiction. For now.

theguzman · 15-08-2020 9:40pm

Das Reich wrote: »

I went to the marble arch caves and I payed if I remember 10 £ which I not consider cheap. I not remember how much on giants causeway but it was not cheap, and in England to see Stonehenge I payed 21 £ and this is what I call a rip off. Don't know why people complain so much here about prices in ROI, like if in UK things are cheaper.

Crag Cave in Kerry and Alliwee Cave in Clare are both €15 entry fee £10 = €11 currently. The Cliffs of Moher rip off springs to mind also.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 9:40pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Do you not think many of us in the North are holidaying in the South? Because I can tell you most I know are heading down or over to Donegal.

You are the flip-side of rabid DUP supporter - and that's not a compliment.

You are very welcome to visit here. But I'm not going to NI during this crisis.

Why are you coming South when obviously NI has so much to offer including cheaper prices according to many on here?

johnire · 15-08-2020 9:45pm

FYI Fermanagh is on the island of Ireland but is part of the United Kingdom. That’s a fact.

normanoffside wrote: »

who are you to tell people what to do?
FYI Fermanagh is in Ireland, that's a fact.
And Tourism Ireland is an all Island body.

skinny90 · 15-08-2020 9:51pm

Valhallapt wrote: »

Enniskillen is in Ireland, no need to quarantine when staying in the same country

Part of Great Britain which isn’t on the green list.

Spanish Eyes · 15-08-2020 9:54pm

The poor OP opened a can o worms, not their fault of course, but honestly if we are told not to travel why would you give your hard earned money to the UK at the present moment. That's just madness.

And for those in NI who talk about visiting ROI, I don't get that, why spend your pounds sterling here as it is SO much more expensive than NI is and there are so many lovely places to see up there, been there got the T shirt and all that. Stunning places to see.

But anyway you are all welcome. The Failte Ireland Chairman resigned today for travelling to Italy lol.

Travelling to NI

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