LIVING WITH COVID-19 in Ireland. WE MUST REMAIN CLOSED until further notice

LIVING WITH COVID-19 in Ireland. WE REMAIN CLOSED

From 1st December 2020 the entire Country of Ireland moves to Level 3 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19 which means WE STILL CANNOT OPEN until further notice…

PREVIOUS COVID- 19 HISTORY SO FAR……
From Thursday 15th October 2020 County Donegal was downgraded to Level 5 and on 21st October 2020 all of Ireland was moved for 6 weeks  to Level 5 until 1st December 2020

Since Friday 25 September, the county of Donegal has been on Level 3 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19. These restrictions mean we cannot open.

This action is based on a review of the current public health advice and is in response to the deteriorating situation with the virus in Ireland and Northern Ireland

From the 6th October the rest of the country was moved to Level 3.

From 15th October 2020 Donegal was moved to Level 4 and on 21st October 2020 the entire country was moved to Level 5 until 1st December 2020 .

Placing Donegal at Level 3 from 1st December has the following implications for those  in Donegal:

• people living in Donegal should remain in the county (that is, they must not leave Donegal to travel either domestically or internationally),

• people living outside of Donegal should not travel to Donegal, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes. This situation now applies to all counties in Ireland

PREVIOUSLY: (in 2020)

On the 29th June 2020 we reopened after being closed since 9th March 2020 due to Government Direction re Covid-19.

From June 29th we reduced our bed rooms capacity to 6 only to comply with Social Distancing requirements. The dormtiories were drastically reduced in capacity. We had no large group availability unless the small group is a family from the same household. Once we reached the limited capacity the hostel was closed to new guests calling etc.

We  comply with all the sanitisation directions for the safety of guests and ourselves.

Remember to check travel arrangements and Government Directions before booking accommodation..

COVID -19 Ireland now in virtual LOCKDOWN Level 5 From 21st October 2020

From midnight , Thurday 21st October 2020, All of the Republic of Ireland was placed on Level 5  LOCKDOWN for 6 weeks until 1st December, 2020 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19    Northern Ireland has also been restricted.    Our Covid path here is indicated in the older posts below.  We have to remain CLOSED until further notice.

OUR ONLY COVID GUESTS

Our only Covid guests

This action is based on a review of the current public health advice and is in response to the deteriorating situation with the virus in Ireland. See gov.ie/COVID19 for details.

County Donegal will now be on Level 4 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19.

From midnight , Thurday 15th October 2020, Counties Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan were placed on Level 4 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19 until 10th November.   The rest of Ireland were placed at Level 3  and Northern Ireland has also been restricted.
This action is based on a review of the current public health advice and is in response to the deteriorating situation with the virus in Ireland. See gov.ie/COVID19 for details.
From the 6th October the rest of the country was moved to Level 3.
Donegal will be at Level 4 for a period until 10th November, at which point the situation will be reviewed by the government, based on the status of the virus and public health advice.
Placing Donegal at Level 4 has the following implications for those  in Donegal
• people living in Donegal should remain in the county (that is, they must not leave Donegal to travel either domestically or internationally),
• people living outside of Donegal should not travel to Donegal, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes. This situation now applies to all counties in Ireland

On the 29th June 2020 we reopened after being closed since 9th March 2020 due to Government Direction re Covid-19.  We had to close again on 25th September

From June 29th we  reduced our bed rooms capacity to 6 only to comply with Social Distancing requirements. The dormtiories were drastically reduced in capacity. We has no large group availability unless the small group is a family from the same household. Once we reached the limited capacity the hostel closedto new guests calling etc.

We will comply with all the sanitisation directions for the safety of guests and ourselves.

Remember to check travel arrangements and Government Directions before booking accommodation..

 

From midnight , Friday 25 September, the county of Donegal was placed on Level 3 of the Plan for Living with COVID-19.

This action is based on a review of the current public health advice and is in response to the deteriorating situation with the virus in Donegal.

The rest of the country remains at Level 2 apart from Dublin which is also at Level 3.

Donegal will be at Level 3 for a period of 3 weeks, until Friday 16 October, at which point the situation will be reviewed by the government, based on the status of the virus and public health advice.

Placing Donegal at Level 3 and 4 has the following implications for those  in Donegal

  • people living in Donegal should remain in the county (that is, they must not leave Donegal to travel either domestically or internationally),
  • people living outside of Donegal should not travel to Donegal, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes
  • SEE gov.ie/COVID19 for details

HOSTEL RE-OPENING ON 29th June 2020 (Covid-19 Virus Emergency)

UPDATE 6th June  2020

On the 29th June 2020 we will reopen after being closed since 9th March 2020 due to Government Direction re Covid-19.   Booking direct with hostel is advisable due to the low availability.

From June 29th we are reducing our bed  capacity from 20 to 6 to comply with Social Distancing requirements. The dormtiories will be drastically reduced in capacity. We will have no large group availability unless the small group is a family from the same household.

Once we reach the limited capacity the hostel will close to new guests calling etc.

We will comply with all the sanitisation directions for the safety of guests and ourselves.

Remember to check travel arrangements and Government Directions before booking accommodation..

 

Ireland is still facing strict social-distancing regulations under the Government’ road map for exiting the lock-down.

Reopening of the Hostel cannot take place until the 29 June 2020 at least*and then with only limited capacity to comply with social-distancing.  We intend to reduce our capacity from 20 beds to 6 beds maximum  and then only where social-distancing can be maintained to allow for the safety of guests and ourselves for the foreseeable future.

Bars/Pubs with restaurants  will be open* from 29th June 2020.Social distancing will also apply to bars and restaurants.

*This reopening date will only occur if the virus stays under control.

Keep safe everyone!

Re Covid-19. Precautionary Hostel Closure

  • Coronavirus Latest      

Due to the above virus and the medical advice to reduce interaction and social distancing we decided to keep the hostel and facilities closed until the advice changes.  We are now in LOCK DOWN until at least the 5th May 2020 and probably for a further period thereafter. We look forward to returning to normal as soon as is safely possible for our guests and ourselves.  In the meantime “Take care of yourselves”

Summer Malin Head PHOTOS

Northern Lights As seen at Malin Head 1-3-17. More predicted!

28-6-17 Travelling round Ireland anti clockwise

The author of this book said he was inspired to write whilst sitting here in 2014

The author of this book said he was inspired to write whilst sitting here in 2014

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Ferries for 2020

  • The Scenic Lough Foyle Ferry 2020

Linking the Wild Atlantic Way with the Causeway Coast.

We are delighted to announce that daily sailings will begin  *3rd July 2020*. Our sailing times are 9am to 8:15pm daily operating a shuttle service throughout the day.
No bookings required, social distancing on board at all times and where possible payments should be contact less. Full details on our website loughfoyleferry.com
We cant wait to welcome our customers on board 😎

 

 

 

 

FERRY OPERATING 2020 —- EASTER NOW CLOSED NOT OPERATING DUE TO COVID 19

Then from May Bank Holiday weekend only 4th May.

THEN daily from 1st June until Mid September 2020

 

Summer Sailings 2020 from  1st JUNE until mid September
 

PREVIOUSLY

We were delighted to announce the Foyle Ferry was officially opened reopened in 2018!between Greencastle and Magilligan Point. Operating a continuous shuttle service between 9am and 8:15pm #takethescenicroute #foyleferry #loughfoyle  Details for Summer 20120 above
Important information regarding  sailings – http://loughfoyleferry.com
 

 LOUGH SWILLY FERRY  2020

 

Lough Swilly Ferry Summer Schedule
The Lough Swilly Ferry service delayed due to Covid-19 may be operating from the 20th July 2020 to Mid September

 


COMMENCES AGAIN Summer 2020 from 20th July 2020 to Mid September

telephone +353 (0)87 211 2331   or www.swillyferry.com

 

Operating between Rathmullen and Buncrana

WEDDING Tim and Nadine were Married in Sandrock Holiday Hostel on 2-7-2019

Married in Sandrock Holiday Hostel on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 3pm

The beautiful Civil Marriage Ceremony of TIM from New Zealand and NADINE from Germany took place in Sandrock Holiday Hostel conducted by Executive Registrar Florence Blackburn.

 

Tim and Nadine became engaged at Malin Head several years ago and returned to complete the process.  All was prearranged from New Zealand by Nadine and Tim.

NEW BUS SERVICE 954 TO Malin Head 4 times a day, 6 Days a week Mon to Sat

From 1st July 2019 Route 954 (Local Link Donegal) has convienient links with North West Buses between Malin Head, Carndonagh,  Derry and Letterkenny.

 

Route 955 (Local Link Donegal)which is a route from Buncrana to Carndonagh covering Isle of Dough Famine Village, Ballyliffen, Clonmany, Waterfall, Urris and Dunree Fort.

Timetables see   www.locallinkdonegal.ie   click on Routes 954 and 955 for information

 

See TRAVEL heading for more info.

German Craftsmen visit Sandrock Holiday Hostel

German Craftsmen Still Go On Hardcore Medieval Pilgrimages

For three years of training they’re not allowed to go home, drive or use public transportation. The term “jack of all trades” came from them.

 

These guys were German woodworkers travelling and training to become official masters in their guilds.  The medieval journeymen pilgrimage is fairly simple:  walk around the world for three years with only a light bundle.  Knock on random doors to seek work and accommodation.   Before leaving home they must pass an exam and finish an apprenticeship.  They must be unmarried, childless and debt-free.

Journeymen built most of Europe’s great cathedrals. The practice fell out of favor in the industrial age, but craftsmen still wandered up til the 1920s. Then the Nazis banned it, and the Berlin Wall made the travelling nearly impossible, but after the 80s, it slowly began to return.