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In short: A move from the UK to Clare is matched to one FIDI-certified partner mover, free and with no obligation to book. Goods travel by ferry and road, usually via the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing. Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Clare is an EU import, so Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 can remove import duty and the 23% Irish VAT when you qualify.
Part-load (shared) and full-load options are available, with customs handled on Form C&E 1076 through Revenue.
A move to County Clare from the UK uses the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing, run by Irish Ferries and Stena Line at about 3 hours 15 minutes. From Dublin Port, the van takes the M7 south-west and then the M18 through County Clare. Ennis, the county town, is about 230 kilometres from Dublin Port. For vans from south Wales or southern England, the Pembroke or Fishguard to Rosslare crossing followed by the N24 and N18 is an alternative route.
County Clare is one of the most geographically varied counties in Ireland. It stretches from the Burren, the extraordinary limestone karst plateau in the north, to the Shannon Estuary in the south. The Atlantic coastline in the west includes the Cliffs of Moher, the sea cliffs that rise to 214 metres and are one of Ireland’s most visited natural sites. The R478 coast road and the surrounding roads in west Clare are narrow and winding. Loop Head Peninsula in the south-west is particularly remote with single-track roads in places.
County Clare also includes Shannon town near Shannon Airport, Killaloe on the River Shannon where Clare meets Tipperary, and east Clare’s rolling farmland around Tulla and Scariff. Each of these areas has different road conditions and access requirements. Always confirm the specific address and Eircode before the mover plans the delivery.
International Removals Companies connects your enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Clare route. We are not a removal company. The service is free.
County Clare covers a wide range of environments from medieval laneways in Ennis to remote Burren farms. Access varies significantly by location.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Clare is an EU import. A customs declaration is needed when the goods arrive in Ireland. Revenue’s Transfer of Residence relief, claimed on Form C&E 1076, removes import duty and the 23% Irish VAT on used personal belongings if you qualify. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076, not the Common Travel Area, is what removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT.
To qualify, you generally need to have owned and used the goods for at least six months and be establishing permanent residence in Ireland. After arriving in Clare, apply for a PPS number — the Personal Public Service number — at your local Intreo centre. You will need it for Revenue, banking and most official matters. Always include the Eircode for your delivery address in the enquiry.
The Republic of Ireland uses the euro (EUR), not sterling. Moving to Clare means moving into a euro economy. Deposits, local charges and day-to-day costs are all in euro once you arrive.
International Removals Companies works with currency exchange partners. We do not provide currency exchange ourselves. If you need to convert sterling to euro for your move, we can connect you with a partner who can help. This is separate from the removals service and carries no obligation.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT if you qualify. After arriving in Clare, you will need a PPS number — the Personal Public Service number — for Revenue, banking and most official matters. Apply at your local Intreo centre. Always include the Eircode for your delivery address in the enquiry.
We connect you with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover for your UK to Clare route. Not a list of firms — one mover who reviews your items, access notes and Irish delivery address before confirming the price.
FIDI FAIM is the main quality standard for international removal companies. Partner movers pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young every three years, covering more than 200 quality checks. For a move that crosses an EU customs border, that standard matters.
Moves to County Clare use the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing, run by Irish Ferries and Stena Line at about 3 hours 15 minutes. From Dublin Port, the van takes the M7 south-west and then the M18 through County Clare. Ennis, the county town, is about 230 kilometres from Dublin Port via this route, a drive of around 2 to 2.5 hours. For vans from south Wales or southern England, the Pembroke or Fishguard to Rosslare crossing followed by the N24 and N18 is an alternative route to County Clare.
The existing Ennis page covers Ennis town in detail. County Clare is much larger. It extends from the Burren, the unique limestone plateau in the north, to the Shannon Estuary in the south and the Atlantic coast in the west. Towns across the county include Shannon near the airport, Kilrush on the Shannon Estuary, Ennistymon near the Cliffs of Moher, Scariff in east Clare and Killaloe on the River Shannon. Lahinch on the Atlantic coast and Doolin near the Cliffs of Moher are popular coastal destinations. Each area has different access conditions. This page covers the broader county, not just the county town.
The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs on the Atlantic coast of County Clare, rising to 214 metres at their highest point. They are one of Ireland’s most visited natural attractions. The R478 coast road and the surrounding roads in west Clare are narrower and more winding than the main N roads. Deliveries to properties near the cliffs, on the Aran Islands (accessed by ferry from Doolin), or in the west Clare coastal area need careful vehicle planning. The Aran Islands are in County Galway administratively, but movers serving west Clare often work the same route.
Transfer of Residence relief is claimed on Form C&E 1076 from Revenue. It removes Customs Duty and the 23% Irish VAT on used personal belongings when you move your home to Ireland from outside the EU. Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to County Clare is an EU import. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive. Check revenue.ie for the current conditions.
A dedicated van from most UK cities to County Clare takes two to three days from collection. The Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing is about 3 hours 15 minutes. The M18 drive from Dublin Port to Ennis is about 2 to 2.5 hours. Remote west Clare addresses, including the Burren limestone plateau and the Atlantic coast around the Cliffs of Moher, add significant road time. A shared load takes one to three weeks.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive in Ireland from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076, not the Common Travel Area, is what removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT.
The Burren is a limestone karst landscape in north County Clare and south County Galway. It covers roughly 250 square kilometres. The Burren’s roads are narrow and winding between the limestone pavements and glacial erratics. Many properties in the Burren area sit at the end of long lanes. Access must be confirmed before the mover books the vehicle. The Burren also has townland addresses with no street numbers, making the Eircode essential. Some lanes in the Burren have passing places rather than full road widths.
A small shared load to County Clare starts from about 300 to 900 pounds for single items. A part load of a few rooms runs from about 1,200 to 3,000 pounds. A full house on a dedicated van starts from about 3,500 pounds. Remote addresses in west Clare and the Burren limestone plateau add road time and cost to the overall move. The firm price is confirmed by the mover after a survey.
International Removals Companies is not a removal company. We are a free matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). You send one enquiry and we connect you with one FIDI-certified partner mover for your UK to County Clare route. The mover contacts you with the price, transit time and customs plan. Free, no obligation.
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This guide is written and maintained by Darren Benjamin, founder of International Removals Companies (DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, Companies House 07425576). Darren has worked in international removals and logistics for over 20 years and has been a director of a UK removals company since 2013.
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