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Bus/Train travel within Ireland, US Citizen

  • 12-08-2020 8:30am
    #1
    Igotadose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,847 ✭✭✭✭


    So, I'm a permanent resident living in Ireland since 2015, from the US. Is anything 'special' required of me and my US accent to ride the bus or train today? Besides a face mask, of course.
    I need to make a short-ish trip and can't find if I need to have my passport or whatever, I hope not.

    And, no, I don't have plane tickets, haven't been out of Ireland for 3 years.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    messrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭messrs


    Face mask and the correct fare for the bus as they don't give change


  • #3
    mrskinner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 394 ✭✭mrskinner


    You can book online at www.buseireann.ie


  • #4
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,084 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    The only requirement, apart from face-covering, is that your journey is necessary. You won't be asked for proof of this

    You may(*) get some unpleasant looks, comments, maybe even questions. If you can, make your i-live-here status obvious in conversation, these could be reduced.

    (*) whether you deserve these is irrelevant. As a foreigner, I don't blame the locals for doing this at all. Just wish they'd ask up front rather than being passive-aggressive about it.


  • #5
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    You've been in Ireland 5 years, but have never gotten a bus or train?


  • #6
    Igotadose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,847 ✭✭✭✭Igotadose


    woodchuck wrote: »
    You've been in Ireland 5 years, but have never gotten a bus or train?

    I've ridden the bus & train in Ireland many times. I was asking if there were any Covid-19 related demands that aren't obvious. It doesn't appear that such is the case - I rock up to the bus or train, wearing my mask with my ticket and I'm good to go.

    And, yeah, I'm expecting perhaps an odd glance or two, but there's nothing more than that. If absolutely forced, I do have a driving license and a GNIB card if someone in authority asks.


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  • #7
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    You'll be fine then. The only thing that has changed is that we all need to wear face masks. I can't imagine anyone confronting you or asking for additional document because of the accent (maybe a few funny looks though as people are a little paranoid). If anyone asks though, just tell them what you've told us here - that you're a permanent resident and haven't been out of the country in years.


  • #8
    VG31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,478 ✭✭✭VG31


    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    The only requirement, apart from face-covering, is that your journey is necessary. You won't be asked for proof of this

    I don't think anyone is following that guideline anymore.


  • #9
    yenom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 659 ✭✭✭yenom


    If you cross the border then you'll need your passport.


  • #10
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,123 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    Maybe just something to prove that you do live here permanently and are not a tourist


  • #11
    Igotadose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,847 ✭✭✭✭Igotadose


    Gael23 wrote: »
    Maybe just something to prove that you do live here permanently and are not a tourist

    The GNIB (now called the IRP) proves that. As it turns out, I made the trip by car.

    Thanks for all the answers everyone!


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