There's not a lot of choice on that route. There were three operators at one time, then two with precious little competition. If P&O appear as a rebranded company they will still be used as DFDS do not have the capacity. There is always the Tunnel which we found very good, albeit more expensive than ferry.If we go away it will be with a different ferry company
Which ferry have you been using as we normally used Brittany. We did used Irish Ferries once from Pembroke to Rosslare.If we go away it will be with a different ferry company
We have used Brittany in the past....... This would be next season Holyhead - Dublin (Irish Ferry)
If we use Irish Ferries again, I will not be such a skinflint and will book us a cabin. It was a long boring voyage there and again when we came back. Also arrival time in Rosslare does not give you much option of a campsite. Probably better at Dublin.
This season it all depends on my mobility if i cannot do it we might be renting a cottage in Dublin my wife already said she not a packhorse
Our wives must be similar which is why we prefer fully serviced pitches even if they cost extra.
We went to Ireland in 2016 via Pembroke to Rosslare. We took the dogs but not the caravan and prebooked a one night BB at Rosslare both ways then booked two cottages. One at Glenbeigh and another outside Galway by a beach. Not bad prices then compared to Britain, but even without van the ferry was expensive.
We got a very good deal with Irish Ferries at the NEC show. Normal price was about £150 more.
Looking at Irish ferries daytime sailings now for Pembroke Rosslare return in early September they are similar to what I paid in 2016 for two adults plus two dogs not kennelled. £435, car solo no roofbox. I wonder if the reduction in freight traffic on that route is making them look to be more attractive to private traffic.
In 2015 towing a twin axle and having three dogs, the cost was just under £200 return.
Only ever used Stena from Holyhead to Dublin and quite a few times Stena from Fishguard to Rosslare. Stena ships and service was always very good.
We stayed at a cottage in Glenbeigh but there’s a touring park down by the beach. It’s Glenross and we’ll sited for exploring the Ring of Kerry and other surrounding areas especially the mountains.
I would have to agree with you on thatOur wives must be similar which is why we prefer fully serviced pitches even if they cost extra.
You will enjoy Ireland hope you manage to make it.Looks nice we are interested in Galway ourselves
We drove from Rosslare to Tralee via Clonnel the last time we visited. Some of the roads we encountered were terrible and made our A roads look like motorways. Travelling from Tralee to Cork and then to Rosslare not too bad.
Well i have not tried my off road mode on the car yet looks like i will have fun on those roads cannot wait (but might try sooner when i go fishing)
Hi DD i will have to let you know about sites just depends how my mobility is have you any recommendations on campsites or cottages Galway area ?
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