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RE: What are the two most disparate nations that share a land border?

by Iolar 19 January 2012

You need to look up "nation" while you are busy googling furiously, FireArm. I see you have found several maps, but have you discovered…
RE: I'll be travelling to Northern Ireland from the UK in February

by Copepod 07 January 2012

Apart from the fact that you will not leave the UK when you land in Belfast - you might not like it, but the fact is that it's the United…
RE: Between Belfast and Dublin

by alan1972 04 April 2011

I also like Carlingford and the surrounding Cooley Peninsula. I'm not sure if you have a car though. If not you can still get to Carlingford…
RE: DUBIN: Day trips, hikes, exploring, cool places? NO CAR

by kdexter 25 March 2011

Alan has covered many good ideas in the post above, and I'd second his recommendation of Cooley Peninsual/Carlingford/ Slieve Foye. take…
RE: Dublin/Belfast

by Cailin_ban 01 March 2011

Yep totally agree with Dandelion. It depends on the passport and the type of visa you are on. There are fairly regular checks when you…
RE: June 20-July 4

by Firehazard Jack 29 May 2010

The area in and around Carlingford itself is a fine area to spend a few days...you can walk along the shore from Greenore to Whitestown…
Re: Travelling Around Ireland

by gabbyM 29 April 2010

I'm in agreement with the posts above - less time in the cities and more in the smaller places. Any particular reason for Dundalk ? It's…
RE: Ireland border crossings

by extragon 19 June 2009

I disagree with dandelion7 on the role of the EU. From 1923 until the 1990s there were customs posts on all main cross border roads. …
RE: Ireland border crossings

by djpkemp 18 June 2009

I guess if you look at a map it is a question to be asked; it is a unique (possibly) crossing between countries in that there are different…
RE: Per Diem rates (based on USD)

by alan1972 07 March 2009

The pound sterling has gone up something like 20% against the Euro in the last year, so locals costs in sterling-land look a lot cheaper…
RE: Leaving Ireland

by newone 24 July 2008

If you or your sister check with the R.o.I. immigration and make sure to ask "Is a 3 month tourist Visa going to be given automatically…
RE: Northern Ireland late June

by moobie 24 May 2008

I was sent to work over in a place called Portaferry on Strangford Lough a few years ago and can vouch on the picturesque aspect of that…
RE: dublin in 5 days!

by djpkemp 27 March 2008

Howth is nice, you can even get a train there (particularly since parking can be a right pain). I don't know if the Jack Yeat's exhibition…
RE: Place to Stay in or near Newry

by apapa 11 February 2008

Thanks Had a good time. Drive from Newry to Newcastle is very nice.
Re: Place to Stay in or near Newry

by mickeybonbons 08 February 2008

In responce to the last post: There is NOTHING to do in Newry.
RE: Place to Stay in or near Newry

by newone 07 February 2008

Newry is a nice enough place actually. It's a very small city and the little centre is pleasant enough, not startling or anything, but…
Place to Stay in or near Newry

by apapa 02 February 2008

We are flying to Belfast Int next Friday and then hiring a car. We want to visit Newry on the Saturday but return to Belfast for Saturday…
Re: North Eastern Ireland

by newone 01 December 2007

I don't know if you are driving or taking public transport. Your question is really simply answered, stay around the coast road if you…
buying land in northern ireland

by newone 01 November 2007

Actually, land for building on in Northern Ireland is in very short supply. Like in England, there are strict restrictions about new develop…
Driving, Dublin - Belfast

by Nigeladvisor 13 September 2007

I would say that the most interesting coast that you could divert to would be in County Down, once you cross the border into Northern…
A week in Ireland

by gabbyM 28 May 2007

Some good itinerary suggestions above (especially bannedintheusa) but bear in mind driving in Ireland is absolutely nothing like driving…
Euro or Sterling

by Dara 17 March 2007

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On the 'Éire' debate, you are all probably right in a way - Bunreacht na hÉireann states that the name…
Currency at the Heathrow

by Nerb 26 February 2007

Dara I remember my first visit to Newry in November 1984, the shopping buses from ROI were lined up for miles. You didn't want to get…
Currency at the Heathrow

by Dara 26 February 2007

Why the heathrow???

It usually is possible to use Euro anyway, and probably USD's. However, you;ll get a better exchange rate…
UK & Ireland FAQ thread

by jamesbrownontheroad 12 August 2004

Public transport in Northern Ireland

Unlike in the mainland UK, Northern Ireland has managed to preserve an integrated (if…