PLEASE NOTE: We chose the shortest route possible to get to and from Northern Ireland because Jenny has suffered bad seasickness in the past and we didn't want Poppy our Westie to spend too long in the motorhome. The crossing took 2 hours and cost £367 return, which we paid three years ago. Poppy was completely unfazed by the crossings, which she spent snoozing in her travel crate in the motorhome. At the time of filming (08/09/2022 to 25/09/2022) although Animal Health Certificates are required, we didn't get one because no checks were being carried out on pets being transported to and from Great Britain and Northern Ireland since the Northern Ireland Assembly suspended checks in 2021. (reference: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/permanent-solutions-needed-pet-checks). Be aware that this situation could change at any time! No human passports are required because the UK and Ireland are in a common travel area, but it advisable to take them with you as a form of ID.
*Transderm Scōp* is your friend if you suffer from motion sickness. I get really nauseated in cars and vans, but with Transderm scōp {from doctor} I could travel literally hours in a van , work a full day, then be a passenger to Fishguard for the night ferry {Rough to moderate} to Rosslare, collect a large item , then get back on same ferry and be a passenger in a van for hours...no nausea at all! {I can feel motion sick travelling into town on a bus}
Ahhhh Bob... Come on down to us... Guaranteed an excellent time.... I bet you'd hardly notice the difference except we use Euros but ALL bank cards are accepted.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo there is no checks from north to south . You could still travel to the south and go home through the north. No checks on the dog that way.
Enjoy your time in Northern Ireland. Great to see people tour our little province rather than just heading south. Hope the weather improves cause when it does Northern Ireland is stunning.
I remember crossing the Irish Sea from North Wall Dublin to Liverpool one December 1996, it was rough sea and long crossing with 3 small kids it was rough. Have a great time and stay safe all of you xx
It was interesting to see the Cairnryan Ferry Terminal. When I lived in that area, the ferries to Larne sailed from Stranraer. That was a while ago. There was a ship breaking yard at Cairnryan and I remember that they broke the old Ark Royal there. Changed days. I hope that you have an enjoyable time in Northern Ireland. Take care.
Princess Victoria Ro~ro ferry left from there {Stranraer} on her tragic journey in 1953. 🙏 It is a tragedy not many people know about nowadays. RIP all those who were lost that day. {Some interesting , but deeply sad coverage with survivors are on an Irish radio programme here on You Tube}
Excellent video again. Nice and relaxing. I love the way that you two chuckle at yourselves. Even in the comments “Jenny says I don’t need a new camera”🤣🤣🤣
Lovely video and I get Jenny’s trepidation. We, like you have dogs. The only thing that worries us is the fact that we have relations in Southern Ireland and we are not sure if they need anything? If you think about it if you live near the border you maybe be crossing over several ones with your pet and surely you can not keep producing documentation. Perhaps our vet could advise us. Guy.
Glad you had a good crossing and your dog seems to be settling in well to life in Northern Ireland The triangle ( Portrush - Portstewart - Coleraine is always of interest ) but Castlerock and Benone an area of outstanding beauty is well work a visit too. enjoy : )
Are larne if you walked straight down bay road opposite the campsite entrance you would have come out by the chaine memorial on the front by the sea. It's a nice walk round the bay up to the town park . My Gran used to live on Portland road which is the next street up .. excellent food at the olderfleet pub by the p&o ferry terminal. ballycastle is a nice wee town before you get up to the causeway I just love the coast road enjoy Northern Ireland
Great thank you! Planning my first trip in camper van and really needed to see Cairnryan and the ferry terminal...hoping for a smooth crossing in May and then on to County Antrim and Donegal.
Great video, very informative and helpful, as always 👍 Thank you. So relieved for you Jenny that the crossing was very smooth - I’m not mad keen on them myself and tend to spend any crossing outside (regardless of the weather)🤣 Good to know you can leave Poppy in the van as Hamish doesn’t like the steep stairs or vibrating floor 🫣 Looking forward to watching you trip. Safe travels 🚐
We’ve been planning our 6 week tour around Ireland since watching your videos last year , finally we are here and started our trip staying at Curran caravan park as our ferry didn’t get into Larne until 10pm … very handy site thank you for reviewing … I will keep in mind some of the other sites you stayed at on your trip .
Enjoy your time in Northern Ireland, I’ve only been once with Stena Line just a little bit further down the road. Interesting to see the P&O experience- such a shame you can’t take your dog up the decks like you can with Calmac. Enjoy - All the best, David 👍
Thank you Bob and Jenny . You certainly made your journey sound simple ( with much planning I’m sure ) It seems such a hassle to travel part of the UK . Not your problem , hope you have a lovely time,and I’m sure you will share and we enjoy with you . Many many thanks . Take care 🚐👍
Those lanes onto the ferry and disembarking looked horrendous. Well done for negotiating it all. enjoyed you taking us along the journey. Can't wait for the next leg
Arrival by ferry to Belfast is a much better route in terms of a much newer Ferry and on board facilities. The Titanic Centre should not be missed or the new modern city. A suggested route to the Dark Hedge’is along the coast road through Carrickfergus with its castle then Carnlough , Ballycastle etc as this is one of the most scenic routes in Europe. I hope you enjoy Northern Ireland and that it’s beautiful coast roads , beaches , walks will be experienced. On the way back I would stay at Carnfunock country park in Larne , other sites that are a must are Castleward , Juniper Hill , Portstewart and Woodcroft in Newcastle. I hope you enjoy your visit.
Good to see you have arrived safely and Jenny didn’t have any problems with sea sickness.Think it is great you have chosen Northern Ireland so many people just go to the south and don’t see what the north has to offer. Hope you enjoy your visit. Think the main reason not to many on your ferry lots of people chose to go Cairnryan to Belfast but it is a little longer on the ferry.
I've been through Northern Ireland on a religious trip to Southern Ireland with my parents and a large group in a coach . An insight to the troubles over there by all the murals on the end of some buildings. I would love to go back there to see more of Northern Ireland before exploring the south again in my campervan.
I love ferries and aeroplanes and I still find them exciting. The prospect of travel and seeing new things is exciting in itself. I thought the little ferry port was very nice and so unlike Dover which is mayhem at best. Pleased that both Jenny and Poppy suffered no ill effects from the crossing. Looking forward to seeing what you both get up to on your holiday.
Welcome to Northern Ireland! Jenny & Poppy did great on the crossing 👍( knew you would be ok Bob 😉) I know Larne well, only live 20 mile away, the large green area at the Curran is usually for large groups in tents, I stayed there many years ago with the Boys Brigade & we got the same weather!! Hope you enjoy your tour.
Hi Bob, jenny & poppy, shame the weather has turned into rain. Jenny, I'm glad you felt alright on the ferry, have a lovely rest & ill catch up with you both on your next vlog. Lots of love Linda xx ❤
I'm on my last night in NI having just spent 2 weeks over here. Ferry home tomorrow:( Like Jenny I get nervous about ferry travel although sailed many times I also travel with dogs 2 greyhounds. Xx I've been over since 3rd September.
We came back from NI 2 weeks ago. Did the same crossing as you- BTW the club lounge is a good add-on(not expensive and pays for itself really). We stayed in Ballygally Apartments for a week- fabulous Location right on the stunning Antrim coast. Loved NI- so much to see, beautiful scenery, interesting history of course and warm friendly people. We used Ballygally as a base and went all over . We were lucky with the weather. Have fun. Enjoyed the video.
Fab video, where you took off from new England Bay, I live in the village of Drummore just up from it, but I am originally from northern Ireland, newtownabbey area, about a 20mns drive from your campsite 😀 ps you can see that power station from portpatrick 😏
Glad you had a decent crossing Jenny…..I’ve been on that boat in January storms with waves crashing onto the windows of the bar you were sitting in, thankfully I don’t get seasick. However it does make you pay attention to the safety announcement.
Welcome to my wife's homeland...NI. looking forward to your videos as you spend time touring. Can highly recommend a traditional NI Irish fry up... whilst you are there... any decent local cafe or restaurant should be able to provide par excellence... let us know if you mange one..
Recently travelled from Cairnryan (with Stena - will not travel P&O given their recent antics) to start the WAW and made the schoolboy error of staying over in the car park! The noise eek!!! Getting up for the 0730 crossing was not one of my best moments!! On the positive side managed to get a pet passport in NI for Mr Dog so should make next years European travel rather cheaper!! Nice video!
@@BobEarnshawMoHo the best place on earth !! My caravan is at Riverside farm just a couple of miles out of the town. Worth the while taking a trip out on Lough Erne !! When you’re this length Rossnowlagh beach over in Donegal is worth a visit also! Hopefully we will bump into each other along the way ❤️
@@BobEarnshawMoHo yip, sometimes it looks like it is not going to happen but go past, then wham, the film is slowed, panned in stopped and in perfect focus. Amazing, but then not surprising as it is only a reflection of how remarkable a couple you are, with your unique recording of your travels. Best regards.
Thank you very much Bob and Jenny for your very interesting video, Jenny seamed to do the ferry crossing quite well, did poppy have to stay in the Motorhome while you were on the ferry ?, the camp site was very handy for you and even better for your return crossing 👍.
We’ve just returned home today from a 2 week Ireland trip in our camper van and used the Stena line crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast to which we enjoyed, we spent 90% of the time touring around Republic of Ireland and the rest of the time in N.I and from what little we saw in N.I we are planning a trip there for next year, so looking forward to your up and coming videos. I will say most things for example groceries are very expensive in the R.O.I and people tend to cross over into the North for there shopping. Enjoy your stay in N.I. and hoping for some recommendations/ideas.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo it's beautiful in NI. Are you planning on visiting Strangford Lough area? Sorry for spamming but just had a wonderful holiday here xc
Welcome to Northern Ireland, hopefully weather improves, interested in the fact that no dog checks at port,we have 3 dogs and normally sail to Scotland to see our Daughter,vet says we need health certificate and vacation to travel
@@lorettaobrien8599 and this for travelling to Northern Ireland, but these pet checks are suspended by the NI assembly. www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/travelling-to-an-eu-country-or-northern-ireland
Enjoy our wee country ! Think the boat may have been quiet due to the fact lot of people have stopped using P&O. Due to the way they have treated their staff and customers .
Really sorry to hear that Jenny was unwell. Hoppe she is feeling better now. The ferries from Cairnryan can be quite costly. Stenaline is often seen as the better. Although it arrives to Belfast port as I'm sure you know. Did you visit the Antrim Lough Neagh caravan and motorhome site? Hope you both enjoyed your travels here. Stay safe and drive carefully. I would be on that A75 frequantly. Often a very nice drive. I know of a man who brings dog in from Slovacia to to the Republic, Then crosses the invisible border to bring and sell the animals in the north, he then bring the animals into the UK mainland via P&O/Stena. The hazard check are the only checks which have been in place for many years now. The best way to help aviod sea sickness is to sit as close to the centre of a ship. Back to front and on lower decs. There is the near centre point so less rolling no matter how bad the weather.
Jenny was fine on the ferry, she was worried about unwell as she had been sea sick in the past. I would have thought those dogs coming into Ireland would still need pet passports?
Hi. Very informative. If you wanted to use that ferry and ports to start a trip round Eire would you need a passport visa etc. Enjoy Although Donegal is in Eire it’s obviously in the north an well worth a visit.
UK, The Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey and Ireland are all in a common travel area that predates the EU and Brexit, so you don't need a Passport, but it advised to carry one in case you need to prove your identity.
Great stuff despite the rain , do you think more sites in general will stay open this winter in UK with the huge boom in the motorhome / caravan & camping sectors ?
Hi Bob and jenny ,just watching you going to Ireland, please could you tell us if poppy was allowed on the ferry with you or did she have to stay in your motorhome for the crossing ,we are looking at visiting next June, thank you ,hope you are enjoying your holiday .
Hi Bob, Jenny and Poppy. Glad the ferry was ok. How was Poppy when you got back to the van? How long is your Northern Ireland tour? Keep the videos coming xx
Well done for a very informative video and a big well done to Jenny as we could see she was apprehensive. Poppy didnt seem distressed at all, perhaps you could let us know how she coped as we travel with our dog and would be interested for future times. Have a good safe trip and we are looking forward to seeing how things go. All the very best to you both. Kindest regards, VANESSA & COLIN WELLS. PS. Silly question but what is the currency there ??
Don't like the hassle of getting in the right lanes etc. Would probably be OK if tried it. You seem to have calmed the nerves a bit. Not bothered about sea travel. Still watching at the moment. How much for the ferry with the motorhome ⛴️? Enjoy!
Failte romhaibh go Éireann tuaisceart. Welcome to the North of Ireland. The island holds many interesting places to visit. Head for Cushendall and Cushendun to start with. Take in a game of hurling along the way and a pint or two of Guinness!! Forget about the protocol and enjoy your trip!!!!!!
Northern Ireland is part of the UK and Ireland is in a common travel area with the UK. So no people don't need a Passport. Its a good idea to bring one to prove you are a UK citizen.
Have a look at my pinned post on the ferry video. You don't need a passport for Northern Ireland as it is part of the UK, just like Wales and Scotland. You don't need a Passport for Ireland (the Republic of Ireland) as it is in a common travel area with the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man.
No, we would need an Animal Health Certificate to do that. We would also have to come back to Northern Ireland or go to an EU vet to get the jabs renewed.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Go to slaws adventures and see how they did it with their dogs! Thought you said you didn't need a health certificate? You can go to a certain vets in NI and they do pet passports and you don't need to go back through NI for future trips.
You not have noticed but there are other communities in Northern Ireland. It would be disingenuous of me to say I'm a fan of monarchy. Sad she's gone, and amazed at her service.
PLEASE NOTE: We chose the shortest route possible to get to and from Northern Ireland because Jenny has suffered bad seasickness in the past and we didn't want Poppy our Westie to spend too long in the motorhome. The crossing took 2 hours and cost £367 return, which we paid three years ago. Poppy was completely unfazed by the crossings, which she spent snoozing in her travel crate in the motorhome. At the time of filming (08/09/2022 to 25/09/2022) although Animal Health Certificates are required, we didn't get one because no checks were being carried out on pets being transported to and from Great Britain and Northern Ireland since the Northern Ireland Assembly suspended checks in 2021. (reference: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/permanent-solutions-needed-pet-checks). Be aware that this situation could change at any time! No human passports are required because the UK and Ireland are in a common travel area, but it advisable to take them with you as a form of ID.
*Transderm Scōp* is your friend if you suffer from motion sickness.
I get really nauseated in cars and vans, but with Transderm scōp {from doctor} I could travel literally hours in a van , work a full day, then be a passenger to Fishguard for the night ferry {Rough to moderate} to Rosslare, collect a large item , then get back on same ferry and be a passenger in a van for hours...no nausea at all! {I can feel motion sick travelling into town on a bus}
Great video on Ballyness and bike tour.
Great video's we really enjoy them
Enjoyed this video as usual jenny, Bob, Poppy x
Good luck and enjoy yourselves. Ireland is lovely x
Ahhhh Bob... Come on down to us... Guaranteed an excellent time.... I bet you'd hardly notice the difference except we use Euros but ALL bank cards are accepted.
And we'd need an Animal Health Certificate, or would we if there are no checks. Who knows?
@@BobEarnshawMoHo there is no checks from north to south . You could still travel to the south and go home through the north. No checks on the dog that way.
Great to see some coverage of Dumfries and Galloway ,thanks from Scotts trails Motorhome hire
Yes, much overlooked with the NC 500 etc..
Enjoy your time in Northern Ireland. Great to see people tour our little province rather than just heading south. Hope the weather improves cause when it does Northern Ireland is stunning.
I remember crossing the Irish Sea from North Wall Dublin to Liverpool one December 1996, it was rough sea and long crossing with 3 small kids it was rough. Have a great time and stay safe all of you xx
Let's hope our return is similarly calm!
Thanks for this film, I'll be doing it in May so good to get an idea of what to expect! Happy travels.
It was interesting to see the Cairnryan Ferry Terminal. When I lived in that area, the ferries to Larne sailed from Stranraer. That was a while ago. There was a ship breaking yard at Cairnryan and I remember that they broke the old Ark Royal there. Changed days. I hope that you have an enjoyable time in Northern Ireland. Take care.
Princess Victoria Ro~ro ferry left from there {Stranraer} on her tragic journey in 1953. 🙏 It is a tragedy not many people know about nowadays. RIP all those who were lost that day.
{Some interesting , but deeply sad coverage with survivors are on an Irish radio programme here on You Tube}
Glad you were ok Jenny x
I was really glad to hear that Jenny and Poppy had a good crossing. Enjoy Northern Ireland. Have a great time.
Thank you
Happy Jenny was ok on the ferry crossing .looking forward to the next video .poppy ready for her nap 🚐👍
I’ve been thinking about Jenny and the crossing I’m glad she was ok 👍🏻
Excellent video again. Nice and relaxing. I love the way that you two chuckle at yourselves. Even in the comments “Jenny says I don’t need a new camera”🤣🤣🤣
Good video glad the crossing was ok for you jenny have a lovely time
Nice vlog Bob and Jenny. Look forward to your travels. Thanks for sharing.
I am excited and yet I'm NOT going anywhere !!! ☺
Lovely video and I get Jenny’s trepidation. We, like you have dogs. The only thing that worries us is the fact that we have relations in Southern Ireland and we are not sure if they need anything? If you think about it if you live near the border you maybe be crossing over several ones with your pet and surely you can not keep producing documentation. Perhaps our vet could advise us. Guy.
Glad you had a good crossing and your dog seems to be settling in well to life in Northern Ireland
The triangle ( Portrush - Portstewart - Coleraine is always of interest ) but Castlerock and Benone an area of outstanding beauty is well work a visit too. enjoy : )
Can’t wait too watch your travels in NI good luck Bob and Jenny will be sure watching 😊 xx💙
Thanks young Mazzy!
Are larne if you walked straight down bay road opposite the campsite entrance you would have come out by the chaine memorial on the front by the sea. It's a nice walk round the bay up to the town park . My Gran used to live on Portland road which is the next street up .. excellent food at the olderfleet pub by the p&o ferry terminal. ballycastle is a nice wee town before you get up to the causeway I just love the coast road enjoy Northern Ireland
I went to the Chaine Memorial in the morning, in the next video.
Hi Bob and Jenny and Poppy, glad you had a fairly smooth trip on the ferry. Looking forward to following your trip x
Great thank you! Planning my first trip in camper van and really needed to see Cairnryan and the ferry terminal...hoping for a smooth crossing in May and then on to County Antrim and Donegal.
Glad it was helpful!
So glad to hear Jenny had a good crossing on the ferry.
Great video, very informative and helpful, as always 👍 Thank you. So relieved for you Jenny that the crossing was very smooth - I’m not mad keen on them myself and tend to spend any crossing outside (regardless of the weather)🤣 Good to know you can leave Poppy in the van as Hamish doesn’t like the steep stairs or vibrating floor 🫣 Looking forward to watching you trip. Safe travels 🚐
We’ve been planning our 6 week tour around Ireland since watching your videos last year , finally we are here and started our trip staying at Curran caravan park as our ferry didn’t get into Larne until 10pm … very handy site thank you for reviewing … I will keep in mind some of the other sites you stayed at on your trip .
Good to hear. Don't miss the Bushmills and Rushlin House sites.
Enjoy your time in Northern Ireland, I’ve only been once with Stena Line just a little bit further down the road. Interesting to see the P&O experience- such a shame you can’t take your dog up the decks like you can with Calmac. Enjoy - All the best, David 👍
Welcome to Northern Ireland. If your in Co.Fermanagh and you need a guide, look no further. Glad to help.
Yes no better place than Fermanagh , especially Lough Erne. You might enjoy staying at Riverside Farm , just 2 miles from Enniskillen town ❤️
I live in Larne enjoy your time in r beautiful country
Ireland is beautiful, some great scenery
@@Sabhaois it really is but I’m biased lol
@@Sabhaois it is you can understand why movie producers want to film in Ireland you have places like spelga dam and the giants causeway
Always interesting you guys. Enjoy yourselves.
Great stuff, good to see you had a pleasant crossing 👍 We took the car across from Holyhead back in 2016 for the mining conference.
Yay flat calm! Looking forward to this trip. Have fun guys.
Hi thanks for video, really interesting, glad Jenny was ok with the ferry crossing.
Yes, it was interesting,
Enjoy your trip
Thank you Bob and Jenny . You certainly made your journey sound simple ( with much planning I’m sure ) It seems such a hassle to travel part of the UK . Not your problem , hope you have a lovely time,and I’m sure you will share and we enjoy with you . Many many thanks . Take care 🚐👍
Those lanes onto the ferry and disembarking looked horrendous. Well done for negotiating it all. enjoyed you taking us along the journey. Can't wait for the next leg
The queuing lanes were a bit narrow!
Enjoy your trip & safe travels.👍
Arrival by ferry to Belfast is a much better route in terms of a much newer Ferry and on board facilities. The Titanic Centre should not be missed or the new modern city. A suggested route to the Dark Hedge’is along the coast road through Carrickfergus with its castle then Carnlough , Ballycastle etc as this is one of the most scenic routes in Europe. I hope you enjoy Northern Ireland and that it’s beautiful coast roads , beaches , walks will be experienced. On the way back I would stay at Carnfunock country park in Larne , other sites that are a must are Castleward , Juniper Hill , Portstewart and Woodcroft in Newcastle. I hope you enjoy your visit.
Thanks for the tips, we recorded this last week though. We're enjoying Northern Ireland.
I’m glad it wasn’t too much of a bumpy ride for Jenny! Enjoy your tour, will look forward to seeing the area 😎 Best wishes, Em xx
Good to see you have arrived safely and Jenny didn’t have any problems with sea sickness.Think it is great you have chosen Northern Ireland so many people just go to the south and don’t see what the north has to offer. Hope you enjoy your visit. Think the main reason not to many on your ferry lots of people chose to go Cairnryan to Belfast but it is a little longer on the ferry.
Thanks, we are enjoying our Northern Ireland trip.
I've been through Northern Ireland on a religious trip to Southern Ireland with my parents and a large group in a coach . An insight to the troubles over there by all the murals on the end of some buildings. I would love to go back there to see more of Northern Ireland before exploring the south again in my campervan.
Hello, the ferry, x
Glad you made it across safely. Hope you are enjoying your trip. Sorry the weather hasn't been better. Ballyness is an excellent campsite. Enjoy!
It was very good!
The one thing Larne is famous for, is the rain.
I love ferries and aeroplanes and I still find them exciting. The prospect of travel and seeing new things is exciting in itself. I thought the little ferry port was very nice and so unlike Dover which is mayhem at best. Pleased that both Jenny and Poppy suffered no ill effects from the crossing. Looking forward to seeing what you both get up to on your holiday.
Not sure we could deal with Dover mayhem!
I wouldn’t use P&O Ferries….unethically sacked their workers.
@@hectorshouse7348 Who said anything about P&O Ferries.
Welcome to Northern Ireland! Jenny & Poppy did great on the crossing 👍( knew you would be ok Bob 😉) I know Larne well, only live 20 mile away, the large green area at the Curran is usually for large groups in tents, I stayed there many years ago with the Boys Brigade & we got the same weather!! Hope you enjoy your tour.
Hi Bob, jenny & poppy, shame the weather has turned into rain. Jenny, I'm glad you felt alright on the ferry, have a lovely rest & ill catch up with you both on your next vlog. Lots of love Linda xx ❤
ballyness is a great site
I'm on my last night in NI having just spent 2 weeks over here. Ferry home tomorrow:( Like Jenny I get nervous about ferry travel although sailed many times
I also travel with dogs 2 greyhounds. Xx
I've been over since 3rd September.
We came back from NI 2 weeks ago. Did the same crossing as you- BTW the club lounge is a good add-on(not expensive and pays for itself really).
We stayed in Ballygally Apartments for a week- fabulous Location right on the stunning Antrim coast.
Loved NI- so much to see, beautiful scenery, interesting history of course and warm friendly people. We used Ballygally as a base and went all over . We were lucky with the weather. Have fun. Enjoyed the video.
Thank you
Fab video, where you took off from new England Bay, I live in the village of Drummore just up from it, but I am originally from northern Ireland, newtownabbey area, about a 20mns drive from your campsite 😀 ps you can see that power station from portpatrick 😏
Thanks, I cycled up to Drummore.
I have cycled to new England bay too, on my electric mountain trike, and up to the mull of Galloway lighthouse 😀
i still remember the unexpected ferry in germany i think it was good vid bob
Thank you, at least we expected this one 😊👍
Glad you had a decent crossing Jenny…..I’ve been on that boat in January storms with waves crashing onto the windows of the bar you were sitting in, thankfully I don’t get seasick. However it does make you pay attention to the safety announcement.
Hopefully we don't get anything like that on the way back.
I hate bumpy crossings 😞
Nice Weather
Welcome to my wife's homeland...NI. looking forward to your videos as you spend time touring.
Can highly recommend a traditional NI Irish fry up... whilst you are there... any decent local cafe or restaurant should be able to provide par excellence... let us know if you mange one..
One thing I have noticed is less vegetarian dishes in shops and cafés. So I might be giving that a miss...
OK so you could try some of the breads on offer potatoe bread, soda bread, wheaten fall. Barnbrack, and mauds icecream... all delicious ,
Recently travelled from Cairnryan (with Stena - will not travel P&O given their recent antics) to start the WAW and made the schoolboy error of staying over in the car park! The noise eek!!! Getting up for the 0730 crossing was not one of my best moments!! On the positive side managed to get a pet passport in NI for Mr Dog so should make next years European travel rather cheaper!! Nice video!
Will look forward to seeing yous in Enniskillen X
That's where we are right now.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo the best place on earth !! My caravan is at Riverside farm just a couple of miles out of the town. Worth the while taking a trip out on Lough Erne !! When you’re this length Rossnowlagh beach over in Donegal is worth a visit also! Hopefully we will bump into each other along the way ❤️
Excellent how you slow and stop the video to enable the roadsigns to be read.
Thank you.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo yip, sometimes it looks like it is not going to happen but go past, then wham, the film is slowed, panned in stopped and in perfect focus. Amazing, but then not surprising as it is only a reflection of how remarkable a couple you are, with your unique recording of your travels. Best regards.
I am glad you touched on the Norn Iron protocol. Huge advantage for everone in NI if they only realised it. Enjoy your trip!
It is indeed
Thank you very much Bob and Jenny for your very interesting video, Jenny seamed to do the ferry crossing quite well, did poppy have to stay in the Motorhome while you were on the ferry ?, the camp site was very handy for you and even better for your return crossing 👍.
Poppy had to stay in the Motorhome for the crossing, in her crate.
We’ve just returned home today from a 2 week Ireland trip in our camper van and used the Stena line crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast to which we enjoyed, we spent 90% of the time touring around Republic of Ireland and the rest of the time in N.I and from what little we saw in N.I we are planning a trip there for next year, so looking forward to your up and coming videos. I will say most things for example groceries are very expensive in the R.O.I and people tend to cross over into the North for there shopping. Enjoy your stay in N.I. and hoping for some recommendations/ideas.
We are enjoying our time in NI so far.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo it's beautiful in NI. Are you planning on visiting Strangford Lough area? Sorry for spamming but just had a wonderful holiday here xc
Welcome to Northern Ireland, hopefully weather improves, interested in the fact that no dog checks at port,we have 3 dogs and normally sail to Scotland to see our Daughter,vet says we need health certificate and vacation to travel
Technically you do need a AHC but the NI assembly suspended the checks in January 2021 and frankly your vet should know this.
Bob there is a free travel zone between Ireland and the UK. So people can travel freely between the two areas.
@@lorettaobrien8599 people yes, pets need an certificate. www.ireland.com/en-gb/help-and-advice/practical-information/bringing-your-pet-to-ireland/
@@lorettaobrien8599 and this for travelling to Northern Ireland, but these pet checks are suspended by the NI assembly. www.gov.uk/taking-your-pet-abroad/travelling-to-an-eu-country-or-northern-ireland
Enjoy our wee country ! Think the boat may have been quiet due to the fact lot of people have stopped using P&O. Due to the way they have treated their staff and customers .
Possibly. We bought our ticket in 2021 before the sackings.
Really sorry to hear that Jenny was unwell. Hoppe she is feeling better now. The ferries from Cairnryan can be quite costly. Stenaline is often seen as the better. Although it arrives to Belfast port as I'm sure you know. Did you visit the Antrim Lough Neagh caravan and motorhome site? Hope you both enjoyed your travels here. Stay safe and drive carefully. I would be on that A75 frequantly. Often a very nice drive. I know of a man who brings dog in from Slovacia to to the Republic, Then crosses the invisible border to bring and sell the animals in the north, he then bring the animals into the UK mainland via P&O/Stena. The hazard check are the only checks which have been in place for many years now.
The best way to help aviod sea sickness is to sit as close to the centre of a ship. Back to front and on lower decs. There is the near centre point so less rolling no matter how bad the weather.
Jenny was fine on the ferry, she was worried about unwell as she had been sea sick in the past. I would have thought those dogs coming into Ireland would still need pet passports?
As usual enjoyed your vlog. Pleased to hear that Jenny was okay on the trip. How did Poppy cope in the van?
Poppy didn't seem the least bothered when we got back!
Glad Jenny and Poppy were ok on the crossing, did you give Poppy a calming tablet? Enjoy your new adventure.
No, Poppy wasn't the one in need of calming. 😊
@@BobEarnshawMoHo So glad the water was calm for Jenny, have a lovely time. ❤️🍷🍷
Hi. Very informative. If you wanted to use that ferry and ports to start a trip round Eire would you need a passport visa etc. Enjoy
Although Donegal is in Eire it’s obviously in the north an well worth a visit.
UK, The Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey and Ireland are all in a common travel area that predates the EU and Brexit, so you don't need a Passport, but it advised to carry one in case you need to prove your identity.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks Bob
Great stuff despite the rain , do you think more sites in general will stay open this winter in UK with the huge boom in the motorhome / caravan & camping sectors ?
Yes I seem to remember reading more CCC sites are open in the winter, and more can as more hard standings are added.
Great video, but just a little disappointed that you never mentioned how Poppy was when you got back to the motorhome.
We didn't really get time, it was back in the van, open the blinds and start your engines. Poppy didn't say a thing!
Hi Bob and jenny ,just watching you going to Ireland, please could you tell us if poppy was allowed on the ferry with you or did she have to stay in your motorhome for the crossing ,we are looking at visiting next June, thank you ,hope you are enjoying your holiday .
Poppy had to stay in the Motorhome in her travel crate. She was fine but we choose the shortest crossing as we didn’t want to leave her too long.
Hi Bob, Jenny and Poppy. Glad the ferry was ok. How was Poppy when you got back to the van? How long is your Northern Ireland tour? Keep the videos coming xx
Poppy was completely unfazed.
Well done for a very informative video and a big well done to Jenny as we could see she was apprehensive. Poppy didnt seem distressed at all, perhaps you could let us know how she coped as we travel with our dog and would be interested for future times. Have a good safe trip and we are looking forward to seeing how things go. All the very best to you both. Kindest regards, VANESSA & COLIN WELLS. PS. Silly question but what is the currency there ??
Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom so currency is Sterling. Republic of Ireland is Euro.
Poppy coped very well, hardly seemed bothered at all. Northern Ireland is in the UK, so Pounds Sterling. The Euro in Northern Ireland.
Hi, does this route be rocky. I get nervous when the boat sways
That's why we choose this route, it's the shortest crossing. We were lucky and it was very calm both ways.
How long was the ferry crossing?
Only two hours
when i do my courier work and some rings me my mother in law always starts speaking too
We have to careful not to mention Mrs Sat Nag 😂
@@BobEarnshawMoHo ok i rename it the mother in law
Don't like the hassle of getting in the right lanes etc. Would probably be OK if tried it. You seem to have calmed the nerves a bit. Not bothered about sea travel. Still watching at the moment. How much for the ferry with the motorhome ⛴️? Enjoy!
It took 2 hours and cost £367, which we paid three years ago.
Are you going to get a new version of the gopow
Jenny said I don't need another camera 😞
Failte romhaibh go Éireann tuaisceart.
Welcome to the North of Ireland. The island holds many interesting places to visit. Head for Cushendall and Cushendun to start with. Take in a game of hurling along the way and a pint or two of Guinness!! Forget about the protocol and enjoy your trip!!!!!!
looks great looking fwd to the rest of your tour
quick question do you need a passport for ireland
Northern Ireland is part of the UK and Ireland is in a common travel area with the UK. So no people don't need a Passport. Its a good idea to bring one to prove you are a UK citizen.
Welcome to our wee country enjoy the craic and try out the soda and potato bread and the Tayto cheese and onion crisps if you get a chance
Thanks for the tips!
I'll keep an eye out for you driving about
In Enniskillen at the moment!
Tayto crisps are the best !
Our local garage in Uddingston does them now
@@BobEarnshawMoHo I'm the other side of the country I think I remember you are going to Delamont but while you are in Enniskillen enjoy the lakes
Bob does one need a passport to travel to N. Ireland or will a photo I'd driving licence suffice?
Have a look at my pinned post on the ferry video. You don't need a passport for Northern Ireland as it is part of the UK, just like Wales and Scotland. You don't need a Passport for Ireland (the Republic of Ireland) as it is in a common travel area with the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks Bob 👍
Did Poppy have to stay in the van?
Poppy had to stay in the Motorhome for the crossing, in her crate.
Did you need to produce a passport at the port. I am assuming that you don't as your still in the uk
Yes Northern Ireland is part of the UK, just like England, Wales and Scotland, no passport required.
Thanks so much for your reply. Ballyness and rushing house are on our itinerary
@markmaxwell1969 enjoy, there's a lot to see.
Are you going to get some pet passports while you are in NI?
No, we would need an Animal Health Certificate to do that. We would also have to come back to Northern Ireland or go to an EU vet to get the jabs renewed.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Go to slaws adventures and see how they did it with their dogs! Thought you said you didn't need a health certificate? You can go to a certain vets in NI and they do pet passports and you don't need to go back through NI for future trips.
Don’t be saying your not a Royalist in NI. God Save the King.
You not have noticed but there are other communities in Northern Ireland. It would be disingenuous of me to say I'm a fan of monarchy. Sad she's gone, and amazed at her service.
Thats not good value, but you had alovely time
What's not good value, the campsite or the ferry?
I live in Larne enjoy your time in r beautiful country
We are doing.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo if you’re still in Larne try the silver lounge for some great food the Ulster fry is a belly buster but very nice
Thanks, but we left a week ago.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo sorry to hear that bob sure if you ever come back would be a pleasure to show you around buddy
@@BobEarnshawMoHo btw I just subscribed bob