Cheaper Ferries To Ireland?

[Colin Brett]

A passport is not required!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I travel to Ireland 2 or 3 times a year and a passport is not needed, although it's probably worth having it with you should you hit trouble while there. Ryanair require photo ID: a valid Passport or the new 2 part Photo driving licence.

 

Flights with Ryanair are sometimes extremely cheap but taking fishing tackle may bring about a charge. You can no longer take rods into the cabin area.

 

Best bet is to book with one of the specialists such as Anglers World. They have really good deals especially for groups of anglers prepared to share.

 

Good luck and enjoy your stay,

 

Colin

[david t]

OK im confused!

no, Ive got one, its just I will have to get my dad to get one aswell now, just to be safe.

thankyou colin

 

dave.

[Colin Brett]

its just I will have to get my dad to get one aswell now, just to be safe.

thankyou colin

 

dave.

 

 

I have never been asked for my passport in all the years I have been travelling to Ireland. In fact I have only had a passport for 8 years and have been travelling to Ireland for 20 or more years. So don't bother getting your Dad to get one unless you are going to fly!!

 

Colin

[david t]

OK, thanks.

dave.

[Steve Tighe]

Oops,sorry Dave...Colin's quite right but it's still handy to have some form of ID like he says.Just found this...

 

 

" Whilst UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland, most carriers by air or sea now require some form of identification with photograph (usually either a passport or driving license with photo). Visitors are advised to check what form of ID is required with the individual, airline, ferry company, tour operator or travel agent before travelling.

 

Non UK nationals must have a valid passport or national identity card as appropriate.

Citizens living within the EU and most other Western countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa do not require visas.

All other countries should contact their local Irish Embassy / Consulate prior to travelling to the Republic of Ireland, and visitors to Northern Ireland should contact their local British Embassy / High Commission or Consular Office. "

[david t]

thanks steve, less hassle if I dont need a passport.

Wont be able to reply to this post for a while now, thanks for all your help.

dave.

[galloway]

why bother going to Ireland? South West Scotland iseasier to get to, has better scenery and great coarse fishing.

[ridgeacre]

Just found this

 

Passports, ID Cards, Visas & Entry Formalities for Ireland

Visas are not required by citizens of most Western countries including the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Japan, etc (see below for a full listing of countries whose citizens do not require visas to enter Ireland). Passports are not required for citizens of the European Union - a national identity card will suffice. There are no customs formalities on traffic arriving from other EU states unless the journey originated outside the EU.

[chuby]

i dont know the full story but can you book the ferry in with the accomodation?

i went in may and total price including a weeks accomodation in a cottage was £495

including a guide to the local waters

 

This can certainly be a better bet.A package seems to be the cheapest way.

There is a ferry from Mostyn in Wales-long trip though and it used to be acheaper option than the other ports.

[Lastcast]

Hi Dave,

I've travelled over for several years either using Holyhead-Dublin crossing or flying from Stansted, probably repeating what has already been said but here's my observations,

1) Wed(night) -Wed was always a cheaper option/offer.

2) Booking accommodation through one of the holiday cottage companies will also include a ferry crossing, which is cheaper than booking separatley

3) Booking online can get you a discount

4) Flying, If you can get a cheap flight ( almost certain ), then hire a car at the airport will probably cost you the same as the ferry. You will save time the only problems are that you will be restricted in the amount of tackle you can take. Ryanair for instance now charge for rods going through fragile and have reduced the baggage allowance, getting a inflattable life jacket through check-in and then security even with clearance from a supervisor can turn into a debacle ( allow 60-90 mins for this !! )

 

Good Luck