Useful Information for Visiting Ireland

Everything you need to know about Ireland, travelling around it,dealing with its peculiarities and coping with unexpected events is covered in these pages.

Before You Go: Prepare for Your Trip

Planning an Irish vacation Planning Your Trip
When is the best time for you to visit Ireland - because it's not the same time of year for everyone!

Managing your money in Ireland Money & Banking
The best way to pay, how to get cash and why you may need to talk to your bank before you travel to Ireland.

Packing for Ireland
What to bring - and what to leave at home!

Emergency Contacts
Contact details for places and people you hope you will never need! Print two copies of this - one to take with you and one to leave at home.

While You're Here: What You Need to Know

About driving in Ireland Driving in Ireland
It will be on the left for one thing - learn how to rent a car, stay safe, know the law and understand the signage.

Using phones in Ireland Phones & Internet
How phones work, renting a cell phone, how to get good value. Plus how and where to get internet access

The Weather
What to expect in each month, regional climate variation and how to be ready for whatever the weather throws at you!

Public Transport
How to use the train and bus network in Ireland.

Tracing Your Irish Roots

Tracing your roots in Ireland A special section for those who plan to use their time in Ireland to find out a little more about their Irish Ancestry, with advice about how to begin tracing your roots, where to find information in Ireland and online and places and people who may be able to help when the trail runs cold.

How to Begin | Finding Records | Getting Help

Facts About Ireland

Background information for those who like to know a little more about what life is like and how society works in Ireland.

People & Society | Work & Industry
Politics | Geography & Environment

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