Moving homes across Northern Ireland and the Irish Sea since 2016
From Lisburn, the route runs down the A1 to Newry, over the border and onto the M1 to Dublin. It’s around 100 miles and about two hours by road. There is no sailing to book and no customs declarations for household goods.
That makes it a different job from moving to Ireland from Great Britain, which needs a ferry crossing and Transfer of Residence relief from Revenue. If you are moving from England, Scotland or Wales, see our UK to Ireland removals page.
Every move to the Republic starts with a free survey, in person or by video. We look at what you are taking, the access at both ends and your dates, then confirm one fixed price in writing.
It’s part of our long-distance removals service. Chris Magee founded CrissCross in 2016, and a team of seven runs every move from the Lisburn depot.
Dublin is where most of our Republic deliveries go, from city-centre apartments to family homes in the suburbs and commuter towns. Each type of property has its own access to plan for.
Apartments. Many Dublin apartment blocks need the lift and loading area booked through the management company. Ask for the rules before move day, and tell us at the survey so we can plan the timing.
Houses. Terraced streets in the city often have tight parking. We check where the vehicle can stop at both ends and plan around it.
Key handover. Agree your handover time with your solicitor or landlord early. If it slips, we can hold your belongings in storage and deliver when you’re ready.
We also deliver beyond Dublin, including Cork and Galway. For the route, part loads and what affects the price, see our Belfast to Dublin removals page.
Apply once you arrive. You need it for work, tax and public services. See Citizens Information on PPS numbers.
A car registered in Northern Ireland needs to be registered in the Republic, and Vehicle Registration Tax applies. Check Revenue’s VRT guidance before you move, because the deadlines start soon after you arrive.
Look at exchanging your licence through the NDLS.
UK and Irish citizens can live and work in either jurisdiction under the Common Travel Area. If you hold another nationality, check with Irish Immigration first.
Open a euro bank account, register with a GP, set up utilities at the new address and redirect your post.
Citizens Information has a full guide to moving to Ireland.