Ireland is a country full of medieval ruins and cultural heritage, with green meadows in all seasons. Events like the annual International Art Festival and Oyster Festival, as well as the majestic scenery of Connemara National Park, Aran Island, and the Cliffs of Moher, are a must-see for nature lovers, and the beautiful walled medieval city of Kilkenny is a popular destination.
1. Ireland Quick Facts
Language English, Gaelic
Religion Christianity
Currency EURO (€, EUR)
Visa Free 90 day visa-free stay upon visit. Schengen Agreement member country
Power Plugs 230 V 50 Hz (G, Type)
Capital Dublin
ATM ATM are also readily available, allowing you to withdraw local currency using your credit or debit card.
Use card You can pay with credit cards from most card companies, including Visa and Mastercard.
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2. Packing for your trip
Air plain Ticket
Dollar Flight Club has made it easier and cheaper to buy flights to the Airport.
SIM card
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Pacsafe Pro safe 800 Luggage Lock
Good protection against snatchers or impulse thieves.
Universal Power Adapter
One of the most essential but most forgotten items in your travel gear? A power adapter!
Travel insurance
Prepare for risky situations Travel insurance can be a big help in the event of an emergency
GoPro HERO11
If you want to capture your own memories of your travels, GoPro is the way to go. It’s small, has great image quality, and is easy to carry around
3. Transportation
Leap card
Fare discount with Leap card 15% or more on buses, 18% or more on trains, 17% or more on LUAS
3-1. City buses
Dublin Bus operates approximately 120 routes in Dublin
Nitelink: Late night buses from 0:00 to 4:00 a.m. (€6.60)
Tell your destination before boarding, inquire about the fare, and pay; fares are only paid with LEAP CARD or coins.
3-2. LUAS (tram that runs across Dublin)
Basic fare €2.10 one-way, €3.70 roundtrip
Tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines at LUAS stations
3-3. Taxis
Basic fare €3.80 daytime, 20:00 to 08:00 and €4.20 on Sundays and public holidays
Tipping is usually 5-10
3-4. Trains
National railroad company Irish rail: tickets and concessionary tickets: DART stations, train stations, and online
Connolly station: serves northern, southern part of island
Heuston station: central and western part of the island
3-5. Intercity Buses
Bus Éireann: Around 50 cities and provinces nationwide (round-trip is cheaper than one-way)
3-6. Renting a car
This is a good option if you want to travel outside of the city. However, you need to be careful as the driving direction is on the right and there are many roundabouts.
4. Safety
Safety is stable, but pickpockets targeting travelers, snatching of cell phones and laptops, and street robberies are common.
The best neighborhoods are Dublin 1 and Dublin 7.
Emergency phone numbers
Useful phone numbers for tourists
General emergency numbers: 112/999
5. Climate
The average high temperature in January, the middle of winter, is around 8°C (46°F), and the average high temperature in July is around 20°C (68°F).
December and August are typically the wettest months, with an average of 74 mm of precipitation per month, while April is the driest month of the year, with an average of 45 mm of precipitation.
The weather is mild but changeable and rain can be expected at any time of the year. Some parts of the country are maritime, with temperatures becoming slightly warmer as you move away from the coast. The country as a whole is characterized by mild weather and not much variation in temperature.
6. price
Overall, the cost of living in Ireland is higher than the rest of Europe. Mainly industrial goods are more expensive, while everyday groceries are cheaper.
Gas(Gasoline, 1 liter) : € 1.90
McDonald’s Combo Meal : € 9.00
Water (1.5 liters) : € 1.40
Milk (1 liter) : € 1.20
7. Travel precautions
Irish citizens generally enjoy drinking unfiltered tap water, but if you’re concerned about lime water, consider buying bottled water.
Restrooms are free to use in major buildings on the main streets of Dublin, the capital of Ireland.
Smoking is prohibited in all public indoor spaces, including pubs, bars, and restaurants. Supermarkets in Ireland do not sell alcohol after 10 p.m.
8. Etiquette & Service Tip
The Irish have a very relaxed sense of time and often cancel appointments late. Expressing dissatisfaction with this can be seen as a lack of manners.
Tip
Tip is not mandatory, but it is customary to leave a euro or two on the table. In more upscale restaurants, you might expect to pay around 10% of the bill.
9. Holidays
The following are the national public holidays for 2024:
1 Jan Mon New Year’s Day
5 Feb Mon St Brigid’s Day
17 Mar Sun Saint Patrick’s Day
1 Apr Mon Easter Monday
6 May Mon May Day
3 Jun Mon June Bank Holiday
5 Aug Mon August Bank Holiday
28 Oct Mon October Bank Holiday
25 Dec Wed Christmas Day
26 Dec Thu St Stephen’s Day
2025 National Public Holidays:
Wednesday, 1 January : New Year’s Day
Monday, 3 February : St Brigid’s Day
Monday, 17 March : Saint Patrick’s Day
Monday, 21 April : Easter Monday
Monday, 5 May : May Day
Monday, 2 June : June Bank Holiday
Monday, 4 August : August Bank Holiday
Monday, 27 October : October Bank Holiday
Thursday, 25 December: Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December: St Stephen’s Day