Ireland Travel Guide 🇮🇪
Emerald landscapes, dramatic cliffs, castles, Celtic heritage, pub culture & scenic countryside — Dublin, Galway & Cork
🌤 Live Weather — Dublin
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Dublin
🌍 Regions Dublin · Galway · Cork · Kerry · Clare
💱 Currency Euro (€)
🗣 Languages English · Irish Gaelic
⏱ Time Zone GMT / GMT+1 (Summer)
🔌 Plug Type Type G — 230V
Famous for: Cliffs of Moher · Ring of Kerry · Trinity College · Guinness Storehouse · Wild Atlantic Way
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Not part of Schengen Separate Ireland visa may be required Passport validity 6+ months- Return ticket & accommodation proof may be checked
- Travel insurance recommended
- Rules vary by nationality
Some UK & Schengen visa holders may be eligible — verify before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Apr–Jun Mild spring & flowers
🌞 Jul–Sep Best weather & coastal trips
🍁 Oct Autumn scenery
❄️ Dec–Feb Cold & quiet travel season
Weather changes quickly — pack layers & rain protection.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €70–100 / ₹6,200–₹8,900 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €130–200 / ₹11,500–₹17,800 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €260+ / ₹23,000+ per day
Accommodation & food are costlier in Dublin.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Dublin Trinity College Library Guinness Storehouse Cliffs of Moher Galway Ring of Kerry Killarney Cork🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Intercity trains & buses
- Public transport in Dublin
- Car rental popular for countryside
- Ferries & coastal routes
Wild Atlantic Way road trips are highly recommended.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Vodafone · Three · Eir
- Tourist SIM plans available
- Strong 4G in cities
- Rural coverage varies
Passport may be required for SIM purchase.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- Contactless popular
- Cash useful in villages
- ATMs widely available
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Irish stew
- Seafood chowder
- Soda bread
- Fish & chips
- Pub meals & Irish breakfast
Traditional pubs are a key part of Irish culture.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- St. Patrick’s Day
- Galway Arts Festival
- Dublin Theatre Festival
- Christmas & winter markets
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Safe & friendly for tourists
- Weather changes rapidly
- Drive on the left
- Country roads can be narrow
🎒 What to Pack
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm layers
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Umbrella or rain poncho
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Mild & cloudy year-round
- Frequent light rain
- Cool summers
- Windy coastal regions
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Dublin city & Trinity College
- Day 2 — Guinness Storehouse & museums
- Day 3 — Galway & Cliffs of Moher
- Day 4 — Ring of Kerry
- Day 5 — Killarney / Cork
❓ FAQs
Is Ireland part of Schengen?
No — it has separate visa rules.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — English is the primary language.
Is Ireland expensive?
Moderately high — especially in Dublin.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112 / 999
👮 Police (Garda) 112 / 999
🔥 Fire 112 / 999
🧳 General Emergency 112
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