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Staycation Ireland.. Anyone doing it

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  • #962
    GT89
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭GT89


    Why do the government not want people travelling abroad to other EU member states. What difference does it make once you wear a mask and keep two metres apart when you go to another country same as you would in Ireland. It makes no sense how is it safe to visit Mayo but not safe to visit Spain.


  • #963
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    GT89 wrote: »
    Why do the government not want people travelling abroad to other EU member states. What difference does it make once you wear a mask and keep two metres apart when you go to another country same as you would in Ireland. It makes no sense how is it safe to visit Mayo but not safe to visit Spain.

    They don't want you to visit mayo either?


  • #964
    GT89
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    bubblypop wrote: »
    They don't want you to visit mayo either?

    I'm talking about in the summer


  • #965
    [Deleted User]
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    GT89 wrote: »
    I'm talking about in the summer

    How do you know they don't want you to go overseas in the summer.
    Anything can happen before then


  • #966
    arrianalexander
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    bubblypop wrote: »
    How do you know they don't want you to go overseas in the summer.
    Anything can happen before then

    I doubt if I go to Mayo that I'll have to quarantine when I get there or when I return.


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  • #967
    alchemist33
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    Anyone know a family-friendly multi-day (2 days anyway) trek in Ireland? Something with accomodation along the way.


  • #968
    CruelSummer
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    GT89 wrote: »
    Why do the government not want people travelling abroad to other EU member states. What difference does it make once you wear a mask and keep two metres apart when you go to another country same as you would in Ireland. It makes no sense how is it safe to visit Mayo but not safe to visit Spain.

    It looks like our nearest neighbour is currently negotiating travel corridors with the likes of Greece, Majorca and others, judging by multiple media publications yesterday. I love Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way, but the option of travel within the EU this summer should not have turned into this tribal nonsense.

    Meanwhile the airlines fly empty flights while the customers lose hard earned Euros. Either refund people so they can afford rip off Ireland, or set up a travel pathway with sunnier shores for the summer which is what they should do.


  • #969
    average_runner
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    GT89 wrote: »
    Why do the government not want people travelling abroad to other EU member states. What difference does it make once you wear a mask and keep two metres apart when you go to another country same as you would in Ireland. It makes no sense how is it safe to visit Mayo but not safe to visit Spain.

    Well if no one leaves Ireland it means less chance of a new variant getting in.

    Also there was alot of people coming in from hols last year and testing positive


  • #970
    average_runner
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    alchemist33 wrote: »
    Anyone know a family-friendly multi-day (2 days anyway) trek in Ireland? Something with accomodation along the way.

    What you looking for and age of kids?


  • #971
    alchemist33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,969 ✭✭✭✭alchemist33


    average_runner wrote: »
    What you looking for and age of kids?

    12-17 years old, and nothing too mountainy. I've had my head turned by the kind of walk you do in the Alps with lodges along the way. Suspect there's nothing like this in Ireland though


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  • #972
    average_runner
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    alchemist33 wrote: »
    12-17 years old, and nothing too mountainy. I've had my head turned by the kind of walk you do in the Alps with lodges along the way. Suspect there's nothing like this in Ireland though

    Look at Wicklow? Glendalough hike, powerscourt waterfall and sally gap for a hike.

    Kerry probably has some amazing hikes also. Comeragh in Waterford slso


  • #973
    happyoutscan
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    average_runner wrote: »
    Well if no one leaves Ireland it means less chance of a new variant getting in.

    Also there was alot of people coming in from hols last year and testing positive

    It is absolutely ridiculous that you have to spell that out for people. It isn't ****ing rocket science.


  • #974
    tom1ie
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    Can anyone recommend somewhere nice to stay in bundoran?
    2 adults 2 kids and a dog.
    We’ve always wanted to go to Donegal and we have the wetsuits for the beach etc (love a bit of surfing).


  • #975
    fits
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    alchemist33 wrote: »
    12-17 years old, and nothing too mountainy. I've had my head turned by the kind of walk you do in the Alps with lodges along the way. Suspect there's nothing like this in Ireland though

    Look up kerry Camino. Also wicklow way.

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  • #976
    fits
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    We have booked another 10 days self catering in the west. Walking distance to beach. Can’t wait. Also booked a weekend in dublin minus the kids but not sure of that will work out.

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  • #977
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 7,348 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Jesus, whilst mucking around on booking.com a week in what looks like a B&B above a pub in Wexford in the second half of June is a grand for two adults and two kids....


  • #978
    fits
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Jesus, whilst mucking around on booking.com a week in what looks like a B&B above a pub in Wexford in the second half of June is a grand for two adults and two kids....

    There are good and bad deals out there. Our self catering has stunning views of sea and cliffs from it. And walking distance to a beach. We are paying 1300 for ten days.

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  • #979
    Sheep Shagger
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    fits wrote: »
    There are good and bad deals out there. Our self catering has stunning views of sea and cliffs from it. And walking distance to a beach. We are paying 1300 for ten days.

    Yeah like anything pays to shop around, remember silly prices last year and assume they will be around this year too given the no foreign travel rule.


  • #980
    tom1ie
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    fits wrote: »
    There are good and bad deals out there. Our self catering has stunning views of sea and cliffs from it. And walking distance to a beach. We are paying 1300 for ten days.

    Whereabouts is that if you don’t mind me asking?


  • #981
    fits
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    tom1ie wrote: »
    Whereabouts is that if you don’t mind me asking?

    I’ll pm you. It’s booked out for most of the summer now though

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  • #982
    Cape Clear
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    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Jesus, whilst mucking around on booking.com a week in what looks like a B&B above a pub in Wexford in the second half of June is a grand for two adults and two kids....

    The standard of deals on booking.com has been detiorating for some time. It looks like both the quality and quantity of properties listed has also fallen. I've found hotels combined are worth a look along with Airbnb.


  • #983
    tom1ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,265 ✭✭✭✭tom1ie


    just booked what i think is fairly good value.
    ocean sands hotel, 2 bed apartment, 23rd august for 7 nights, for 1400. (2 adults 2 Kids)
    We love enniscrone. Stunning beach and some good food places, the last time we were there.
    We will build the holiday around this and maybe do a few days before this in Donegal or something.
    Something to look forward to!


  • #984
    GT89
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    average_runner wrote: »
    Well if no one leaves Ireland it means less chance of a new variant getting in.

    Also there was alot of people coming in from hols last year and testing positive

    If there is a new variant from Mayo that could come to Dublin.


  • #985
    Clonmel1000
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    To answer the OP. No I’m not.


  • #986
    Tenzor07
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    Clonmel1000 wrote: »
    To answer the OP. No I’m not.

    I agree!

    When you live in Ireland you always need an Exit door...

    I would say travel will be a lot more hassle this year than last Summer/Autumn, just have to see how the next 3 months goes...may be restricted to EU only travel... who knows...!


  • #987
    Red Silurian
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    I won't go abroad this summer but a staycation could be out of my budget as well, I think failte Ireland and the govt need to do more to make holidaying in Ireland more appealing or else we're going to have a repeat of last year


  • #988
    Minier81
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    I wonder if the extend the stay and spend tax break.


  • #989
    Cape Clear
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    colmtheperson wrote: »
    I won't go abroad this summer but a staycation could be out of my budget as well, I think failte Ireland and the govt need to do more to make holidaying in Ireland more appealing or else we're going to have a repeat of last year

    Too early to loose heart. What kind of holiday are you looking for?
    covid is seen as a temporary blip to travel plans by many. A lot of the hospitality industry is geared towards international tourists and as illustrated above some of our own seem offended at the notion of holidaying in Ireland.


  • #990
    beggars_bush
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    alchemist33 wrote: »
    12-17 years old, and nothing too mountainy. I've had my head turned by the kind of walk you do in the Alps with lodges along the way. Suspect there's nothing like this in Ireland though

    Were you reading the times the other day?


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  • #991
    beggars_bush
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    colmtheperson wrote: »
    I won't go abroad this summer but a staycation could be out of my budget as well, I think failte Ireland and the govt need to do more to make holidaying in Ireland more appealing or else we're going to have a repeat of last year

    Build a roof?
    What could they do?


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