FabSwingers.com forum: COVID testing

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone had any experience of private COVID testing for travel etc?

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By *riangleCouple
over a year ago

galway/dublin

Yes at the airports. Can get results back same day but the PCR one takes a bit longer

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

PCR test €90 theres plenty private healthcare companies offering so there should one near u offering it.

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

Make sure it's a test that's recognised by the airport,theres about 4/5 tests ya can do....lamp/pcr...all different all different prices and different times for results,

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By *dfabMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne

Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?"

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

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By *1n_eaterMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro"

In the North you can get tests for free from the government

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By *ed just RedWoman
over a year ago

Dublin City

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?"

A nurse!? In a sexy outfit?

Anyone can do the tests, it’s extremely easy...

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By *elfastblondMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I'd a pcr test in a private clinic in Belfast City centre, tests were back within 24hrs along with travel passport

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro"

Lidl are selling them for 25 euro. Robbers

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I've never been tested but a close friend is involved in one of the testing centres and according to him, testing in general has dropped by 50% since Christmas due to less referrals and more people using home testing options.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

Lidl are selling them for 25 euro. Robbers "

It's a multi pack I think

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

In the North you can get tests for free from the government "

According to thejournal.ie: "The parliament failed to make Covid tests for travel free of charge, but extracted money and concessions from the European Commission to make them more affordable. Ireland is to apply to this EU fund to subsidise costs."

If you want to travel abroad you need a pcr test, those cheap lidl ones won't do the job.

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By *inxnmasterCouple
over a year ago

naughty valley

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

In the North you can get tests for free from the government

If you want to travel abroad you need a pcr test, those cheap lidl ones won't do the job. "

That’s correct DH, I just had my first trip to Europe since November, using French port as entry point . PCR test did cost EUR 135 . Have to pay another 125 for the homebound PCR. So if you travel under current regime you need to add EUR 250 per trip and person . If you move inside Europe by car, no OCR required to cross the border . However each country has its own restrictions when checking into a hotel

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By *ancy38Woman
over a year ago

galway

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

In the North you can get tests for free from the government

If you want to travel abroad you need a pcr test, those cheap lidl ones won't do the job. "

Is the UK classed as traveling abroad.

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By *ancy38Woman
over a year ago

galway

. If you move inside Europe by car, no OCR required to cross the border . However each country has its own restrictions when checking into a hotel

Is this the same for getting the boat over to the UK. Is a pcr test needed.

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By *inxnmasterCouple
over a year ago

naughty valley

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

In the North you can get tests for free from the government

If you want to travel abroad you need a pcr test, those cheap lidl ones won't do the job.

Is the UK classed as traveling abroad. "

yes, if it crosses the Irish sea. Traveling to NI is kinda hybrid legally, due to the known circumstances

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

. If you move inside Europe by car, no OCR required to cross the border . However each country has its own restrictions when checking into a hotel

Is this the same for getting the boat over to the UK. Is a pcr test needed. "

Getting over to the UK no pcr required as far as I know however if you wish to come back to Ireland you need a pcr to get onto the ferry and you need to quarantine when in Ireland.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hopefully this mess will get better for travel in the EU with the vaccination pass coming along, not sure what UK is planning on doing

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By *inxnmasterCouple
over a year ago

naughty valley

"Hopefully this mess will get better for travel in the EU with the vaccination pass coming along, not sure what UK is planning on doing"

Probably not . Even though that are easing of restrictions most EU countries have extended there emergency powers , hence the status quo of emergency is still applicable, hence quarantines and test jazz can be reintroduced at will . Since all vaccines are only under emergency or conditional approval as none has an appropriate clinical study level 3 , this will not change until either the vaccines have ordinary approval or the collateral damage the vaccine incurred is that high that all countries discontinue their vaccination campaigns ( as did happen with AZ in some countries . The studies are to end and provide results 2022 and 2023. All currently vaccinated are practically participants of this study .

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

I have been out since hospitality industry reopened, I have been at gatherings in peoples gardens also and It's all been fine. hopefully another step in the right direction beginning of next month with more occurring. some people will have covid on the brain worrying about it forever, others will just get on with life. bring it on.

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By *ol_ieMan
over a year ago

Dublin west

The pcr tests are down now to 69 euro in Ireland so not as bad as it was.

Results in 24 hours usually.

You need one to get back into Ireland and I can't see that changing any time soon.

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By *inxnmasterCouple
over a year ago

naughty valley

"The pcr tests are down now to 69 euro in Ireland so not as bad as it was.

Results in 24 hours usually.

You need one to get back into Ireland and I can't see that changing any time soon. "

Down to EUR 69? Where Paid EUR 135 in Cork ten days ago with result in 24 h . That is still the going rate according to the website to book a test

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By *ol_ieMan
over a year ago

Dublin west

"The pcr tests are down now to 69 euro in Ireland so not as bad as it was.

Results in 24 hours usually.

You need one to get back into Ireland and I can't see that changing any time soon.

Down to EUR 69? Where Paid EUR 135 in Cork ten days ago with result in 24 h . That is still the going rate according to the website to book a test "

Sent you a pm.

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By *ontbesillywrapyourwillyMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

if u did as a fam decide to go on hols, look at the money you would have to pay even before flights accom and money to spend on hols.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

EU parliament passed regulations starting first of July:

"As part of the rules, EU states have agreed to not impose any additional travel restrictions—like mandatory quarantines, additional testing or self-isolation—on travelers who hold a green certificate."

As such you are pretty much free to travel within the EU, once you have your vaccination sorted. But obviously EU states can choose to ignore this if the situation requires it

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By *ancy38Woman
over a year ago

galway

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

In the North you can get tests for free from the government

If you want to travel abroad you need a pcr test, those cheap lidl ones won't do the job.

Is the UK classed as traveling abroad.

yes, if it crosses the Irish sea. Traveling to NI is kinda hybrid legally, due to the known circumstances "

What if one travels from Belfast across the Irish Sea to Scotland. Its still in the UK.

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By *affa31Woman
over a year ago

Galway

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

In the North you can get tests for free from the government

If you want to travel abroad you need a pcr test, those cheap lidl ones won't do the job.

Is the UK classed as traveling abroad.

yes, if it crosses the Irish sea. Traveling to NI is kinda hybrid legally, due to the known circumstances

What if one travels from Belfast across the Irish Sea to Scotland. Its still in the UK. "

But you’re coming back to the republic…

It doesn’t matter where you’re travelling to or from, the only place you won’t need a pcr on return at the min is from NI

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

"Interesting.

Having a small gathering soon.

14 adults, open air, nobody staying over.

Considering hiring nurse to do antigen testing on arrival.

A step too far?

Up to you but you can even buy the tests now in Applegreen for 6 euro

In the North you can get tests for free from the government

If you want to travel abroad you need a pcr test, those cheap lidl ones won't do the job.

Is the UK classed as traveling abroad.

yes, if it crosses the Irish sea. Traveling to NI is kinda hybrid legally, due to the known circumstances

What if one travels from Belfast across the Irish Sea to Scotland. Its still in the UK.

But you’re coming back to the republic…

It doesn’t matter where you’re travelling to or from, the only place you won’t need a pcr on return at the min is from NI"

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