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#travel advice

# travel-advice - Saturday 12 February, 2022

Irish citizens in Ukraine told to 'leave immediately by commercial means'

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Irish citizens in Ukraine told to 'leave immediately by commercial means'

Updated Feb 12th 2022, 3:40 PM 70,494 Views 72 Comments

The Embassy of Ireland in Kyiv is to remain open for a small number of staff.
A number of countries, including Russia, have been pulling embassy staff from the Ukrainian capital.
US President Joe Biden is due to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin later today.

# travel-advice - Wednesday 3 February, 2021

Donnelly: 'Not legally possible' to tell people to quarantine in bedrooms, instead there's 'public health advice'

# Strong Advice

# Strong Advice

Donnelly: 'Not legally possible' to tell people to quarantine in bedrooms, instead there's 'public health advice'

Feb 3rd 2021, 12:18 PM 53,571 Views 91 Comments

The Health Minister’s comments on television have been questioned by opposition politicians.

# travel-advice - Monday 18 January, 2021

Arrivals to Ireland from South America must have a negative Covid-19 test AND self-isolate for 14 days

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Arrivals to Ireland from South America must have a negative Covid-19 test AND self-isolate for 14 days

Updated Jan 18th 2021, 7:00 PM 22,887 Views 80 Comments

The UK on Friday banned travellers from South America from entering the country.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said there are no plans for such a ban in Ireland as there are no direct flights from South Africa.
The variant has not yet been identified in Ireland.

# travel-advice - Thursday 26 November, 2020

'Just Leo thinking out loud again': Mary Lou McDonald dismisses Tánaiste's border travel comments

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

'Just Leo thinking out loud again': Mary Lou McDonald dismisses Tánaiste's border travel comments

Nov 26th 2020, 1:17 PM 24,869 Views 49 Comments

Varadkar suggested the government is looking at advising against cross-border travel but he has said a travel ban is not being considered.

# travel-advice - Wednesday 22 July, 2020

Taoiseach says it's 'impossible' to enforce mandatory quarantine for people arriving in Ireland

# Green List

Taoiseach says it's 'impossible' to enforce mandatory quarantine for people arriving in Ireland

Updated Jul 22nd 2020, 1:45 PM 71,958 Views 162 Comments

He said people travelling from outside the green list countries should restrict their movements.

# travel-advice - Saturday 18 July, 2020

Green list will be 'very short' but Greece and Cyprus likely to feature

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Green list will be 'very short' but Greece and Cyprus likely to feature

Jul 18th 2020, 6:30 AM 64,278 Views 62 Comments

The US has already been ruled out, so what countries might make the cut?

# travel-advice - Friday 20 March, 2020

Irish people travelling abroad should return 'as soon as possible', Coveney advises

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Irish people travelling abroad should return 'as soon as possible', Coveney advises

Mar 20th 2020, 6:50 PM 50,335 Views 54 Comments

“We recommend that people who wish to do so make arrangements to return to Ireland as soon as possible,” Simon Coveney said.

# travel-advice - Friday 13 March, 2020

‘High degree of caution’: Ireland upgrades travel warning for all EU countries

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

‘High degree of caution’: Ireland upgrades travel warning for all EU countries

Mar 13th 2020, 10:12 PM 249,456 Views 260 Comments

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney made the announcement on Twitter this evening.

# travel-advice - Wednesday 11 March, 2020

Flight refunds and travel insurance - what are you entitled to if you had booked a trip to Italy?

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Flight refunds and travel insurance - what are you entitled to if you had booked a trip to Italy?

Mar 11th 2020, 12:05 AM 56,217 Views 19 Comments

The Irish government has changed its advice to suggest avoiding all travel to Italy.

# travel-advice - Wednesday 26 February, 2020

Covid-19: Department of Foreign Affairs urges people not to travel to 11 Italian 'red zones'

# Red Zones

Covid-19: Department of Foreign Affairs urges people not to travel to 11 Italian 'red zones'

Feb 26th 2020, 4:41 PM 29,231 Views 10 Comments

There has been an increase in the number of confirmed cases in Italy

# travel-advice - Thursday 28 March, 2019

Aviation Commission issues passenger advice following WOW Air collapse

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Aviation Commission issues passenger advice following WOW Air collapse

Mar 28th 2019, 1:22 PM 10,947 Views 7 Comments

The Icelandic airline announced it had ceased operation this morning.

# travel-advice - Wednesday 2 May, 2018

Liverpool urge fans in Rome 'under no circumstances' to walk to stadium tonight

# Travel Advice

From The42

# Travel Advice

Liverpool urge fans in Rome 'under no circumstances' to walk to stadium tonight

May 2nd 2018, 12:56 PM 31,972 Views 0 Comments

Last week’s first leg tie was marred by an attack on Meath man Sean Cox.

# travel-advice - Monday 2 October, 2017

Irish heading to Las Vegas urged to take 'high degree of caution' after mass shooting

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Irish heading to Las Vegas urged to take 'high degree of caution' after mass shooting

Oct 2nd 2017, 10:45 PM 9,794 Views 25 Comments

Las Vegas is a popular place for Irish tourists.

# travel-advice - Sunday 1 January, 2017

Irish people in Istanbul advised to 'avoid crowded areas and exercise extreme caution'

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Irish people in Istanbul advised to 'avoid crowded areas and exercise extreme caution'

Jan 1st 2017, 2:26 PM 10,742 Views 57 Comments

It follows a shooting at a nightclub last night.

# travel-advice - Tuesday 2 August, 2016

Pregnant women travelling to Florida may wish to reconsider journey, says expert

# Zika Virus

Pregnant women travelling to Florida may wish to reconsider journey, says expert

Aug 2nd 2016, 11:23 AM 10,424 Views 16 Comments

Tropical disease specialist Siobhan Grehan advises that only pregnant women and those planning to conceive should be concerned.

# travel-advice - Thursday 14 April, 2016

Australians travelling to Ireland warned of 'increased tensions' ahead of 1916 anniversary

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

Australians travelling to Ireland warned of 'increased tensions' ahead of 1916 anniversary

Apr 14th 2016, 8:21 AM 44,705 Views 92 Comments

The travel guidelines were updated on Monday.

# travel-advice - Saturday 28 November, 2015

"People have decided not to travel" - Irish tourists anxious about Brussels and Paris trips

# Terror Attacks

# Terror Attacks

"People have decided not to travel" - Irish tourists anxious about Brussels and Paris trips

Nov 28th 2015, 7:15 AM 25,048 Views 30 Comments

In the wake of terrorist attacks on popular tourist destinations, are Irish people still travelling?

# travel-advice - Saturday 14 November, 2015

Irish people in Paris urged to stay indoors and "exercise extreme caution"

# Terror Attacks

# Terror Attacks

Irish people in Paris urged to stay indoors and "exercise extreme caution"

Nov 14th 2015, 9:01 AM 22,204 Views 61 Comments

The Department of Foreign Affairs has set up a helpline for anyone concerned about loved ones.

# travel-advice - Saturday 1 August, 2015

Going on holidays? You might have forgotten to tell somebody

# Citizens Database

# Citizens Database

Going on holidays? You might have forgotten to tell somebody

Aug 1st 2015, 8:30 AM 23,815 Views 19 Comments

But there’s still time.

# travel-advice - Tuesday 7 July, 2015

No fall off in holiday bookings to Greece but tourists told to bring lots of cash

# Travel Advice

# Travel Advice

No fall off in holiday bookings to Greece but tourists told to bring lots of cash

Jul 7th 2015, 6:05 AM 14,440 Views 19 Comments

Tour operators say it’s business as usual and there are no special deals to be had.

# travel-advice - Wednesday 11 June, 2014

Heading to the World Cup? Wear long-sleeved shirts, trousers and a condom

From The42

# Careful Now

Heading to the World Cup? Wear long-sleeved shirts, trousers and a condom

Jun 11th 2014, 7:30 AM 30,839 Views 24 Comments

Perhaps not all at the same time, though. Health authorities have issued advice for those travelling to Brazil.

# travel-advice - Wednesday 2 October, 2013

Hundreds of travel bloggers descending on Ireland

# Tbex

Hundreds of travel bloggers descending on Ireland

Oct 2nd 2013, 7:30 AM 10,240 Views 32 Comments

Fáilte Ireland promoting Ireland to digital influencers through international conference being held here.

# travel-advice - Monday 23 September, 2013

Kenyan forces storm shopping mall in ‘final’ assault on militants

# Westgate Mall

# Westgate Mall

Kenyan forces storm shopping mall in ‘final’ assault on militants

Sep 23rd 2013, 3:53 PM 12,599 Views 117 Comments

It comes as the Red Cross revises down the death toll to 62. The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued an updated warning for Irish nationals.

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