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Hopefully those who have flown recently will be able to advise the best options here regarding least amount of tests needed

Based in the north
Travelling to Spain
Double vaccinated

Fly from Belfast to Spain and home via Dublin
Fly From Belfast to Spain and home via Belfast
Fly from Dublin to Spain and home via Dublin

Based on what I've read here I am thinking the top option, Belfast to Spain and then home via Dublin and travel back north - but hoping somebody that's done it can clarify

I am travelling to spain in october

Belfast - Malaga (covid passport,Passenger Locator form required)
Malaga to Belfast (Covid Passport, Passenger Locator form, pre departure test + evidence of day2 test required)

But who red and black?
It's ok saying this and that
Who can we realistically get?

That's the job for the expert 5 man panel, that's why they were appointed, but please don't come back to us with previous failures, former players, queen's old boys or someone off the buddy list. The people of Down deserve better. Antrim got McGinley, Derry got Gallagher, Armagh wanted someone got Donaghy, Monaghan got Buckley, Donegal got Rochford, just look at that list in comparison and tell me we can't do better?

I'd like John Kennedy given a chance - he took Glenn from the doldrums to Div 1, since managed in Louth and been with Dromintee the past couple of years winning Div1 title this year. He was in for a shout with the u20's a few years back however the panel did not want poucher involved with him.

I know first hand JK lives for it, proven in down+armagh now. Maybe as he wasnt part of the 91 or 94 team may go against him all the same 

What's with a division 2 team not wanting to travel to an away game and being accused of using Covid as the reason? Big big accusation that. And really can't prove that it is not covid. The same team played Friday night so they must have got covid results over the weekend

Do tell more - first ive heard of this

A very good game for the neutral tonight.. I felt we just about deserved the win in the end.. With big Seàn O'Hare punching a great goal just going into added time - there was a huge relief among the faithful that we held on for the win in the end.. This used to be such a massive thing for our club - now it's just what happens!!! I thought Cormac McCartan was immense as was Ruairi McCormick - two lads that should def be playing intercounty senior football next year.. The Burren subs bench are hard to listen to - should concentrate on the game rather than abusing the referee for every call.. We are now the only unbeaten team in the division and can hopefully push on in the next few games in preparation for the championship.


As a neutral, i was over at the dugout side in Moygannon last and to tell you the truth both dugouts were mouths. If the players shouting were that good they should be playing!

Onto the game, Point started the better but Burren worked themselves into the game and near the end had plenty of chances to go ahead. CPN is a seasoned team and their experience showed at the end. Kilcoo won't be too worried as they are still a small bit ahead of the chasing pack which from what I saw this year are Burren, Point, Bridge, and Clonduff.
Although Carryduff had a big result in Hilltown, any reports from there as i expected Clonduff to win?  For all the money Burren has thrown at their management they are not firing on all cylinders but they are blooding a few young players so they won't panic at the minute.

That some some win for Glenn against the RGU, divison 2 is going to go to the wire.

Glenn were excellent value for their 2 points

[IF]

I've been charged with the COVID tests for a trip to Portugal in September.

Haven't been able to find an Antigen test available in the North that is on the EU approved list and isn't extortionate so looks like we'll be going with the Randox PCR test pre departure and day 2 which means having to travel and drop off the tests which hopefully won't be a major hassle I suppose.

Has anyone used the QURED test while away? One of the lads being very cautious and wants to head into town to get a PCR test to be sure to be sure but I don't think it's necessary and it would be much easier if we could all do our test in where we're at.

I'm heading away in October and I've been planning a sneaky NHS test for the outward leg, maybe my plan is rubbish

I had thought of something similar Benny - according to the below link PCR test is not required IF you are fully vaccinated and have a Cert. (From the 6 counties)

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements

Testing and vaccination requirements for arrivals from the UK
The Spanish government requires all arrivals to Spain from the UK (excluding children under the age of 12 years old) to present on entry one of the following:

documentation certifying that you have undertaken a COVID-19 nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT - e.g. PCR, TMA, LAMP or NEAR) within 72 hours prior to arrival in Spain and tested negative. Antigen tests can only be used in certain limited circumstances (as outlined in section 'k' of the 'Entry requirements for entry in Spain from third countries' on the Spanish Ministry of Health 'Travel and COVID-19' page) and are not accepted if you are travelling from the UK to Spain for tourism purposes (see Reason for travel to Spain below for further information).

proof of being fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to arrival in Spain (date(s) of vaccination must be specified), with a vaccine authorised by the European Medicines Agency or by the World Health Organisation.

I'd say the fibre optic will arrive in most rural areas before 5G, so I wouldn't put too much faith in it.

Unfortunately it appears that not every residence or business presence that is currently outside the scheme of Openreach's FTTP rollout will be covered by Project Stratum. Worth checking by putting your postcode/address in at www.hyperfastni.com

Great news! Your property is within our network deployment plan for project Stratum
Your area is scheduled for planned completion in Spring 2023

Thanks for all comments above! Its a big help - i think ill try out the "3" 4g router system - I noticed on viewings that my ROI Work phone had very good 4g signal via 3 - hopefully this will work out. I'm moving from a relatively new housing development which was lucky to have had fibre to the home installed from day dot - running off silly speeds! Saying that - I dont think I make the most of these speeds anyway - no games consoles, couple of firesticks and a laptop would be the most.

Bump on this thread - been a while 

Ive purchased a new house in the 6 counties - home internet is still in the stone age - near dial up!

Looking at getting mobile broadband - some people say its great - plug a router in and put a sim in - can anyone advise? no phone line required

I believe clubs are given the option to postpone their games should they have any county players...

this will then turn the fixture list in to more Friday/Monday Games (already 2 scheduled in div 2) rather than push the end date back for the league - Div 2 still scheduled to finish on 3rd Sept.

****BREAKING NEWS****

Stephen Cluxton has rejoined the Dublin fold ahead of the opening game of their championship defence.

The return of Dublin's record-breaking skipper was confirmed by Ciarán Kilkenny, with their Leinster SFC opener away to either Wicklow or Wexford now just ten days away.

Cluxton's future has been shrouded in mystery for several weeks, although Dublin selector Mick Galvin had allayed some of those doubts – after their final league outing against Donegal – when saying they expected to have him back "as soon as we step back into championship training".

"Yeah, he is," said Kilkenny, when asked if their 39-year-old 'keeper was now back. "Look, there's a lot of guys that are on the return-to-play list as well and that's the exciting piece, that these guys are coming back in and a lot of other guys are really competitive at the moment and have put their hands up for places.

#Dylan

-Irish Independent.ie

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Beginning of the end??

BH - Great to see the progress you have made.

You are an inspiration to all men- the stigma is not talking (about anything in general) and bottling it up. Hopefully a bit of light banter and support from the board has gave you a bit of light relief over the stages of your illness.

Wishing you nothing but the best in the future

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