If you're planning to visit Ireland this year you need to hear these 2022 Ireland travel tips as you start planning!

Happy New Year and welcome to the Traveling in Ireland podcast!

For everyone new to the podcast I want to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Jody Halsted and I am an author, publisher, Ireland vacation coach, tour coordinator, and (obviously) your host on the Traveling in Ireland podcast.

That is a lot! But Ireland is my passion; and my goal -100% – is to help people have an amazing Ireland vacation. And I have quite a few ways to help you.

My book, Planning the Ireland Vacation of Your Dreams, is available on Amazon in both print and Kindle editions (and the Kindle edition is included in the Kindle Unlimited library).

My website, Ireland Family Vacations, is a complete resource for Ireland vacation planning – filled with information on what to do & see as well as handy tips for planning your trip and free itineraries to get your plans in motion quickly.

My vacation coaching services and custom itinerary creation help you maximize your Ireland experience, and my small group guided tours are designed to not only deliver the Ireland you've been dreaming of, but introduce you to the people and hidden places that make the country so very special.

On a more personal note, I have 2 teenage daughters who have been traveling through Ireland with me since before they could toddle, one very understanding husband (who loves it when I plan other people's vacations because it means I'm not planning my own), and one large, very fluffy, dog who prefers we stay in the US and travel by RV so she can come along.

Now that you know all about me, let's jump into what you need to know as you consider planning an Ireland vacation in 2022!

Scattery Island, County Clare

Ireland Travel Tips You Need for 2022

Ireland Travel Rules & Restrictions

As we have seen over the past 2 years, travel rules can change by the day.

Current rules state that all visitors must complete a Passenger Locator Form prior to departure.

With effect from Thursday 6 January 2022, passengers to Ireland with: – an accepted proof of vaccination, or – proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the prior 6 monthsdo not have to show an additional pre-departure COVID-19 test result.

Passengers without proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 in the prior 6 months, must show evidence of a negative (‘not detected') RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arriving in Ireland.

Pro Tip: Stay current on rules and regulations – both for travel to and travel home from Ireland.  – Current rules for traveling to Ireland are here – Current rules for returning to the US after international travel