Dogs, Ferries Ireland...

[Matt3699 142]

It looks like I could be taking a random trip to Ireland this weekend to visit a friend and get some good hunting in. I would be taking my 3/4 Saluki bitch with me to see if she's got what it takes.

 

Only trouble is... She has no Passport or microchip yet. She's all fully up to date with her jabs. A google search tells me this isn't a problem. But I just want to confirm this with anyone that has done it? I don't want to get to the boat and get turned away. Will she be ok to travel in the back of the motor ( Large Estate)

 

Also, does anyone have recommendations of what ferry to take... the quickest and cheapest etc... I know I could just phone them up and ask... But i'm just talking about it with my mate now and don't want to get too excited until I know I can take the dog without any problems.

[gorger 977]

You be sound mate only need to check dogs in if you,ve 4 or more. No passport or anything needed. Enjoy ur stay hope you get plenty running.

[Giro 2,648]

Been looking at ferries not cheap...

 

When I am going I aint taking dogs so flying and hiring a car there much cheaper..

 

Flights from £22 Ryan air mind put all charges taxes on still cheap

[riohog 5,729]

You be sound mate only need to check dogs in if you,ve 4 or more. No passport or anything needed. Enjoy ur stay hope you get plenty running.

yes thats correct no passport needed dogs must stay in the car on boat ..

[goldfinch2007 2,332]

happy hunting

[Matt3699 142]

Nice one. Thank you for making my night

 

 

But I know the ferries are looking about £300 return at the moment! Will be worth it to see if my Bitch makes the grade though. I'm going to be popping back and forth during the seasons in the future... Shame it costs a small fortune though!

[huntmark 18]

There a kennels on most ferries if you wish to use them and there's a viewing screen on deck so you can see them. I would suggest you bring a padlock as the room is locked but will give you peace of mind if you choose to use them

[Chid 6,583]

Nice one. Thank you for making my night

 

 

But I know the ferries are looking about £300 return at the moment! Will be worth it to see if my Bitch makes the grade though. I'm going to be popping back and forth during the seasons in the future... Shame it costs a small fortune though!

Where abouts you going ?

[riohog 5,729]

hollyhead dublin about £130 + each way with stenna

[Matt3699 142]

Will be going to Wexford mate in the south. Taking Holyhead to Dublin more than likely. Will be good to see some of the lads again. Not been back to Ireland in nearly 8 years now!

[Giro 2,648]

Is there Coursing clubs in Ireland that are for lurchers rather than Greyhounds and not park coursing ??

 

Could a English man get an invite for a days sport if he payed a few quid towards the club ??

 

Pm if folk prefer..

 

Hope you have a good trip fella..

[Chid 6,583]

Is there Coursing clubs in Ireland that are for lurchers rather than Greyhounds and not park coursing ??

 

Could a English man get an invite for a days sport if he payed a few quid towards the club ??

 

Pm if folk prefer..

 

Hope you have a good trip fella..

Don't know about the clubs in the south

But if you wanted to run hare , its legal in the north as long as its not an event

[Giro 2,648]

Would just need landowners consent?? Or do you not need permission in Ireland

[Matt3699 142]

Is there Coursing clubs in Ireland that are for lurchers rather than Greyhounds and not park coursing ??

 

Could a English man get an invite for a days sport if he payed a few quid towards the club ??

 

Pm if folk prefer..

 

Hope you have a good trip fella..

Is there Coursing clubs in Ireland that are for lurchers rather than Greyhounds and not park coursing ??

 

Could a English man get an invite for a days sport if he payed a few quid towards the club ??

 

Pm if folk prefer..

 

Hope you have a good trip fella..

 

I'm sure there are. I will speak to my mate in the morning. If not.... i'm sure I could give you the numbers of a few honest men that would be happy to take you out.

[chartpolski 24,294]

I went over two years ago, with a few others off here; Hollyhead-Dublin. I couldn't believe that no one looked in my motor, either going out or coming back !! I had two lurchers with me and no one was interested, just waived our passports out the window and drove straight thru' ! Left the dogs in the motor on the ferry, and they run huge blowers to remove the carbon monoxide, so the dogs are ok.

 

Cheers.