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In short: Furniture moves from the UK to Ireland are matched to one FIDI-certified partner mover, free. Movers wrap, load and ferry your furniture, with part-load options for smaller loads.
Customs is handled on Form C&E 1076, and Transfer of Residence relief can remove duty and 23% VAT when you qualify.
Furniture shipping to Ireland is a customs and transport job, not just a delivery. A sofa, wardrobe, dining table or a set of chairs still needs a detailed inventory before the quote is final. Access at both ends needs to be confirmed. A customs declaration is needed too. None of this is complicated, but skipping any of it leads to surprises on the day.
Most furniture moves to Ireland go by shared van (groupage) or dedicated vehicle on the roll-on roll-off ferry from Wales. The main crossing is Holyhead to Dublin Port (Irish Ferries and Stena Line, about 3 hours 15 minutes). For Wexford, Waterford and the south-east, Pembroke or Fishguard to Rosslare takes 3.5 to 4 hours.
Because the Irish Sea crossings are short and frequent, even single items can go on a shared van at a reasonable cost. A single piece of furniture heading to Dublin on a groupage run can be quoted from about 300 to 900 pounds depending on size and access.
Access matters as much as the item. A Georgian flat in central Dublin with stairs and no lift requires the piece to fit through the stairwell. Medieval town-centre streets in Galway or Kilkenny can need a smaller shuttle van for the last stretch. Send access notes and photos of large or awkward pieces when you enquire.
Cost depends on the number and size of pieces, the route, access at both ends and the packing level. A single sofa on a shared van to Dublin costs very differently from a full antique bedroom suite to a rural Kerry address.
One sofa, bed, wardrobe or table on a shared van
From about £300 to £900
Best value on groupage. Price varies with size and Irish delivery area.
Two to five items on a shared van
From about £600 to £1,800
Part load pricing by cubic metre. Transit 1 to 3 weeks.
Room sets or full house furniture on a dedicated vehicle
From about £3,500
Direct delivery, tighter timing. Access confirmed before booking.
Specialist crating and condition reports needed
Priced after condition survey
Insurance valuation required before transport. Flag early.
The more information you give before collection day, the smoother the move goes. Furniture movers need to know the size and weight of each piece, any known access issues, and what protection level is needed. A wardrobe that dismantles is easy to handle. One that does not comes apart at a cost.
Think about the Irish delivery address early. Georgian flats in central Dublin are common destinations for people moving from the UK. They have narrow hallways, steep stairs and rarely a lift. Measure any large piece against the stairwell width before collection. If it does not fit standing upright, it needs to be tilted, disassembled or craned in through a window. Each option costs time and money. Knowing in advance means the mover can plan and price it correctly.
Medieval town-centre streets in Galway, Kilkenny and Waterford can be too narrow for a full-sized removal van. The mover may need a smaller shuttle vehicle for the last stretch. This adds a small surcharge. Flag it early and the mover can include it in the quote rather than charge it as a surprise on the day.
Rural addresses in Ireland use townland names rather than street numbers. The Eircode, a seven-character postcode unique to each Irish address, is how the driver finds your door. Always include it in the enquiry. Without it, rural furniture deliveries can face significant delays while the driver tries to locate the correct property on a country lane.
For antique or high-value pieces, ask about a condition report before collection. This is a written record of the item's state, with photos, taken before it is loaded. If a question arises after delivery about existing marks or damage, the report is the reference point for both you and the mover. It is good practice on any piece with significant monetary or sentimental value.
The Republic of Ireland uses the euro (EUR). If you are moving from the UK, you are moving from sterling into a euro economy. That affects deposits, any charges you pay at the Irish end, and your day-to-day spending after you arrive.
International Removals Companies works with currency exchange partners. We do not provide currency exchange ourselves, but if you need to convert sterling to euro for your move, we can connect you with a partner who can help. This is entirely separate from the removals service and carries no obligation.
Northern Ireland uses the pound, not the euro. If you are moving to Northern Ireland rather than the Republic, currency exchange is not relevant to your move.
The main ferry from the UK to Ireland is Holyhead to Dublin Port, run by Irish Ferries and Stena Line. The crossing takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. For customs, Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 removes import duty and the 23% Irish VAT on used belongings if you qualify. The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your belongings still go through the customs process even though you can travel freely between the UK and Ireland.
After arriving in Ireland, you will need a PPS number. PPS stands for Personal Public Service number. You use it for Revenue, banking, employment and most official matters. Apply at your local Intreo centre when you arrive.
Have the Eircode for your Irish address ready too. An Eircode is the Irish postcode. It is a seven-character code, unique to each address. Rural townland addresses have no street number. The Eircode is how the mover finds your door. Georgian flats in central Dublin have narrow stairs and no lifts. Medieval town-centre streets in Galway and Kilkenny can be too tight for a large van. Give access notes when you enquire.
We do not send your enquiry to a list of firms. We connect you with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover for your specific route. They check your move and confirm the price. You are not committed to anything.
FIDI FAIM is the main quality standard for international removal companies. Partner movers are audited by Ernst and Young every three years. The audit covers more than 200 quality checks. For a move with customs paperwork, that standard matters.
Yes. A single sofa, bed, wardrobe, dining table or chest of drawers can be quoted as a small furniture load going to Ireland by shared van. Send the item dimensions, photos, the UK collection address, the Irish delivery address with Eircode, the floor level and lift details, and your preferred date. The mover confirms whether a part load or a small dedicated run fits the job.
Professional export wrapping uses furniture blankets, corner guards, bubble wrap and specialist bags for mattresses and mirrors. Wardrobes travel in cartons. Fragile, antique or mirrored pieces should be photographed before collection. The packing level — owner-packed, partial or full professional packing — affects both the cost and the insurance cover. Agree it before the vehicle is booked.
A single item on a shared load starts from about 300 to 900 pounds depending on size, the Irish delivery area and access. A part load of several pieces runs from about 1,200 to 3,000 pounds. A dedicated vehicle for a full furniture move starts from about 3,500 pounds. Antiques and high-value pieces are priced after a condition survey. The firm price is confirmed by the mover.
Some pieces should be dismantled, particularly beds, large wardrobes and dining tables with extensions. Confirm whether dismantling and reassembly are included in the quote or charged separately. Send photos of large or complex pieces before the quote is finalised so the mover can plan access and handling.
Georgian flats in central Dublin have narrow hallways, steep stairs and no lifts — large pieces need to be measured against the stairwell before collection. Medieval town centres in Galway, Kilkenny and Waterford have narrow streets that limit van access. Dublin City Council enforces clearways and parking restrictions, so a loading suspension may be needed. Rural townland addresses need an Eircode so the mover can find the exact door.
Yes. Antiques, high-value or fragile furniture pieces need a condition report and insurance valuation before transport. Specialist crating may be required for carved, gilded, glass-fronted or structurally fragile pieces. Flag these when you enquire, not after the quote is accepted. The mover provides specialist packing and carries the appropriate level of transit insurance.
No. Furniture is treated as personal household goods for the purposes of Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076. Used furniture that you have owned for at least six months qualifies under the same conditions as other personal belongings. New furniture purchased specifically for the move may not qualify and could attract the 23% Irish VAT. Confirm the status of any recently purchased items with Revenue.
Yes. Provide the storage facility address, unit access rules, any vehicle height restrictions, the inventory with photos and the Irish delivery address. The mover checks whether the site can accommodate a removal vehicle and confirms the collection plan before booking.
International Removals Companies is not a removal company. We are a free matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). You send us your furniture details and we connect you with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Ireland route. The mover contacts you with the price, packing options and customs plan. Free, no obligation.
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.
Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM Certified, BAR Overseas, IAM, EUROMOVERS and FEDEMAC accreditations. Only FIDI FAIM is an audited certification, checked by Ernst and Young.
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International Removals Companies connects removals to Ireland enquiries with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, IAM, EUROMOVERS and FEDEMAC accreditations where confirmed. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance cover and customs paperwork must be confirmed by the partner mover before booking.