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Covid Travel Requirements- Traveling to Ireland

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*Updated March 6th 2022* Travelers to Ireland are not required to show proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative PCR test result upon arrival.There are no pre or post-arrival testing or quarantine requirements for travelers to Ireland. Find up to date info through the website below gov.ie/en/publication/77952-government-advice-on-international-travel/

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Covid Travel Requirements- Traveling to the US

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*Updated March 7th 2022* All air passengers aged 2 and up, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, must show a negative result of a COVID test taken no more than 1 day before travel, or documentation of recovery from COVID in the past 90 days, before boarding a flight to the United States. The test result can be from either an antigen, PCR or LAMP test. It must be original, printed, or electronic proof. *The test must be taken 1 day before the flight’s departure. The time of the flight or the time of day that the test sample was taken does not matter. For example, if your flight is at 1pm on a Friday, you could board with a negative test that was taken at 5am on Thursday.* Testing is available at Dublin Airport https://dublinairport.randox.ie/#ardp Other testing locations available https://booking.randox.ie/ https://www.boots.ie/covid-19-testing/covid-19-testing-service https://mulliganspharmacy.com/Pages/Coronavirus-(COVID-19) https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/united-states-of-america/

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Covid Restrictions Ireland

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There are currently no public covid restrictions in Ireland and mask are not required to be worn anywhere. Find up to date info through the website below https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html

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How long should we stay in Ireland?

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Depends on how much you want to do or if you are planning on visiting other countries. We suggest at least 7 days and if you want a full Ireland/European trip, 10-12 days is better.

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What is the weather like?

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Ireland has some lovely, warm, sunny, summer days....but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable. Please make sure you are checking the weather leading up to your visit to get a more accurate idea. We suggest packing spring clothes, with a few outfits for the windy, colder, and rainier days. It does get cooler at night.

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Exchanging Money?

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Cash is very helpful to always have on hand in Ireland. We suggest either changing your money at your bank in America or certain banks in Ireland you can walk in and exchange money without having an account but double check before you go. Also some debit cards allow you free atm withdraws overseas before they charge you an international fee.

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Should we rent a car?

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Honestly that is up to you. In Ireland they drive on the opposite side of the road. Most cars are manual but you can rent automatic. There are many taxi's, buses, and trains around that help make traveling without a car very easy. **We have a lot more information on how to get around on our Travel tab**

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Is there Uber or Lyft in Ireland?

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There are no uber's or lyft's ANYWHERE in Ireland. But....there is a smart phone app called FREE NOW. It is set up exactly as the Uber & Lyft app but it is for registered taxi's instead of independent drivers. The app is only available to use in Waterford, Cork, Dublin, Galway, and Limerick.*

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Where should we stay the night of the wedding?

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Our venue is in Dunmore East. We have put together a list of B&B's and hotels in Waterford City and some closer to the venue. Please see our Travel tab for a list of those options.