Security check at Dublin Airport

**beloitpiper** · 3rd June 11, 07:47 AM

I always flew to Prestwick from Shannon and never had any problems there in a kilt.

**McClef** · 3rd June 11, 11:28 AM

The world has changed alas and what you used to be able to do no longer applies.

It's likely that at that time there was more security on routes to Northern Ireland and less between the UK and Éire.

Still it's good to be nostalgic sometimes.

**PEEDYC** · 4th June 11, 03:28 AM

I intend wearing a kilt when I go to Gambia, W. Africa later this year. Fortunately I get VIP treatment when I arrive and so miss the ruck when trying to get through immigration and the recover of luggage. They scan cases when entering the country too. I don't fancy the Manchester end though. There doesn't appear to be any rhyme or reason to those they pick on to search. I had two pockets full (and I mean full) of costume jewellery and sailed through security. This must have looked suspicious as most of the earrings were wire!!!! The man next to me must have been in his late 60s and was body searched and is case opened and shoes x rayed. One can never tell.

**Clifforza** · 4th June 11, 09:19 AM

Who won the match? If it was Scotland then the Irish security guys were probably just POed.

**Jimmy** · 6th June 11, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Clifforza

Who won the match? If it was Scotland then the Irish security guys were probably just POed.

Scotland got beat 1-0 and Ireland won the Carling Nations Cup
so the security men would have been happy.
even though being kilted always brings a different type of security, i would not board a plane unless there was strict security but i am sure it brightened up the day to day routine of the security people by having so many kilted men to check

**Droid** · 6th June 11, 08:45 AM

Does anyone know the TSA's ruling on kilt pins and sgian dubhs? Although I wont be flying kilted anytime soon, I plan on doing so for my honeymoon in about a years time... what is the best kilt pin to get through airport security without setting off too many alarms?

**Father Bill** · 6th June 11, 09:10 AM

The best pin is "none." Pack your pin in your checked baggage and put it on when you get there if you really need to wear one.

**nagod** · 6th June 11, 09:22 AM

sgian dubh is a knife and wont pass .kilt pins should go scan through with sporran,belt, and other carry ons (best to avoid knifelike designs).

**Really a McQueen** · 6th June 11, 09:52 AM

Also, avoid anything with a point. Such as nail files, hat pins, and ... opinions.

**kc8ufv** · 6th June 11, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Really a McQueen

Also, avoid anything with a point. Such as nail files, hat pins, and ... opinions.

Also, if it's metal, it's probably best to check it if possible. Last time I went thru TSA, it seemed like they wanted me to even remove the safety caps on my epipen to let it pass. Needless to say, I wouldn't do that, as those are only to be removed when ready to administer the drug.