The ROI does not do miles - it is kilometres behind. Timewise kilometres are dispatched quicker than miles. Your 3 month lag needs adjusting - applying the appropriate correction yields 7 weeks - this accords closer to the 6 weeks or so that my cohorts up north got vaccinated ahead of me. You paint in darker shades that necessary. You'll be in Donegal real soon & I'll be in Antrim (& Donegal).
we were in monaghan last week, bit sneaky but sat behind the Guards in Clones, we didnt seem to bother them. Not sure if they will be as accommodating in Donegal
If ever in the area try the R182/blaney road from castleblaney to Newtownstewart. One of best roads ever.