Guest author Gail Bjork, a keen photographer who has visited Ireland several times, shared her tips for getting the best possible photos while in Ireland.
This introduction takes a quick look at the myriad of photo opportunities that await you.
Info for Visitors
Everything you need to know about Ireland, travelling around it,dealing with its peculiarities and coping with unexpected events is covered in these pages.
Choosing a Tour Operator
Preparing for your Trip | Touring Tips and Info | 2 Comments
Picking the right tour company to organise your trip to Ireland is the first major decision you take when planning your vacation – and possibly the most important.
This isn’t an descision you can just throw money at, here are good, mediocre and poor operators at all levels of the market – these tips will help you pick the one that’s right for you.
Train Travel in Ireland
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Using the rail network can be a good way to tour Ireland, though it has limitations and will almost certainly need to be combined with bus travel.
There are good train connections from Dublin to other cities and towns, but links between cities other than Dublin are patchy to say the least.
Getting Married in Ireland
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It is not that difficult for couple not resident in Ireland to have their wedding here, provided they are planning to get married in a church.
Weddings in a registry office or other location are possible also, but a little more complex to arrange from abroad because there will be a residency requirement.
Save on Public Transport
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There are limitations on touring Ireland by public transport – train cover is patchy and you are a prisoner of bus time tables.
However it can be a very cost effective way to tour, especially if you are eligible for one or other of the cut rate transport cards available.
Irish Rail and Bus Saver Cards
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There are a number of discount cards for travel on bus and train in Ireland and Northern Ireland, but whether or not these will save you money depends on how much you will use them.
There is a list of approximate prices for standard train journeys here as well as for the various cards available, so that you can see what would work best for you.
Staying Safe in Ireland
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While Ireland is a safe country to visit and most tourists have no problems, it isn’t crime free and there are always those on the lookout for the unwary.
Taking a few simple, common sense, precautions will help to ensure your personal safety when visiting Ireland.
When to Visit Ireland
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When choosing the best time to visit Ireland you need to take account of the weather, but since nobody comes here for sunshine the more important things to consider and prices and what special events will be on during your trip.
We look at the pros and cons of visiting at various times of the year and how your interests will be best served by choosing the right time of year for your trip.
Packing for Ireland
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It’s tempting to bring nothing but waterproof gear when packing for a trip to Ireland, but the sun does shine sometimes – honestly!
We’ve some useful tips here, whether you are coming for a long holiday or just a short stay, including recommendations for some items you may not have thought of!
Electricity in Ireland
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The electricity supply in Ireland may require visitors to use plug adapters, power converters or power transformers to cope with both different voltage and different wall sockets.
Which do you need? We have a run down of why you may need at least one of these pieces of equipment and which one to you should choose.
