Getting around when you're an independent worker in Sligo isn't like Dublin or Cork. Public transport here is basically a joke and taxis cost a bloody fortune. I've had to get seriously strategic about how I move between bookings.
My current system involves a network of local contacts. Some are other workers who'll give me a lift, some are just friends who don't ask too many questions. Rural Ireland runs on unspoken agreements and knowing who you can trust. I've got a prepaid mobile just for work communications and I never use my personal vehicle for bookings.
Weekends are when most of my out-of-town clients want meetups. I'll sometimes book a room in Galway or Westport that's not connected to my usual haunts. Cash payments, no digital trail. The B&Bs around here are used to people wanting privacy and not asking questions.
Travel isn't just about getting from A to B. It's about managing risk, keeping yourself safe, and staying under the radar. Smaller communities mean everyone knows everyone. One wrong move and your whole reputation could collapse.