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In short: A move from the UK to Drogheda 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 Drogheda 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 Drogheda 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 M1 motorway north. Drogheda is about 50 kilometres from Dublin Port, a drive of around 35 to 45 minutes. The M1 crosses the River Boyne west of the town. The R167 and R132 roads provide access into the town centre and the residential areas. Drogheda is on the main Dublin to Belfast railway line, with the M1 running close to the line. Drogheda is Ireland’s largest town by population and sits on the border between County Louth and County Meath, straddling the River Boyne.
The town has a well-preserved medieval core. St Laurence Gate, a 13th-century barbican gate with two circular towers connected by an arch, survives on St Laurence Street. The Magdalene Tower, the remaining bell tower of a 14th-century Dominican friary, stands in the town centre. The streets in and around these medieval structures are older and narrower than the modern estates on the outskirts. Town-centre delivery can be congested, particularly on the North Quays approach to the River Boyne crossings.
Millmount Fort on the south side of the town stands on a mound believed to be around 3,000 years old. It played a role in the Siege of Drogheda in 1649 and again during the Irish War of Independence. The fort is now a museum. Properties near Millmount and in the older south-side streets have Victorian and Georgian terrace access conditions to confirm.
International Removals Companies connects your enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Drogheda route. We are not a removal company. The service is free.
Drogheda has a large medieval town centre and extensive modern residential estates. Access varies significantly depending on whether the delivery is in the historic core or the newer suburbs.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Drogheda 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 Drogheda, 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 Drogheda means moving into a euro economy. Deposits, charges at the Irish end 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 Drogheda, 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 Drogheda 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 is the one to look for.
Moves to Drogheda 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 M1 motorway north. Drogheda is about 50 kilometres from Dublin Port on the M1, a drive of around 35 to 45 minutes. The M1 bypasses the town centre and exits onto the R167 or R132 for access into Drogheda. The town sits on the Louth and Meath border, straddling the River Boyne.
Drogheda has a well-preserved medieval core. St Laurence Gate, a 13th-century barbican gate with two circular towers connected by an arch, stands in the town centre on St Laurence Street. The Magdalene Tower, the remaining bell tower of a 14th-century Dominican friary, is also in the town centre. The streets around these medieval structures are older and narrower than the modern residential estates on the outskirts. Parking is limited and the North Quays approach to the River Boyne crossing can be congested at peak times.
Millmount Fort stands on a large mound on the south side of Drogheda, believed to be around 3,000 years old. The fort was used in the Siege of Drogheda and again in the Irish War of Independence. It is now a museum. The mound overlooks the south of the town. Properties near Millmount and on the south side of the River Boyne have their own access conditions. The Georgian and Victorian terraces on the south side share the same access challenges as similar buildings elsewhere — narrow halls, no lifts. Confirm stairwell width before collection.
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 Drogheda is an EU import. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive at Dublin Port. Check revenue.ie for the current conditions.
A dedicated van from most UK cities to Drogheda takes one to two days from collection. The Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing is about 3 hours 15 minutes. The M1 drive from Dublin Port to Drogheda is about 35 to 45 minutes. Drogheda is one of the closest large towns to Dublin Port after the ferry, making it one of the faster deliveries in Ireland. 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 at Dublin Port 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.
An Eircode is the Irish postcode, a seven-character code unique to each address. Drogheda is a large town with many streets, terraces and apartment complexes. The Eircode confirms the exact property, including the correct flat within a terrace or complex, and distinguishes between addresses on the Louth and Meath sides of the River Boyne. Always include the full Eircode in the enquiry.
A small shared load to Drogheda 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. The short M1 drive from Dublin Port makes Drogheda one of the more cost-effective large-town destinations in Ireland. 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 Drogheda 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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