Everything you need to know about Ireland, travelling around it,dealing with its peculiarities and coping with unexpected events is covered in these pages.
Where, when and how to get the best value when you book car rental for your Irish holiday.
There is also an exclusive discount for DoChara users in here on all rentals from Dan Dooley.
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Many Irish road signs – such as the STOP sign – will be familiar, but there are others which are not so readily identified and you need to know about.
Traffic signals are on a slightly dfferent sequence than in other countries, and the rules about how to behave at them (official and unofficial!) are a bit different also.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreBrochures from a wide range of tour operators including those offering special interest tours, castle tours or walking and cycling tours which you can have sent to you free.
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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.
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Changes in the law have made it easier for couple not resident in Ireland to have their wedding here, provided the requirements are carefully observed.
Weddings outside a church or registry office are now possible also, but you cannot get married just anywhere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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