Since the introduction of the Euro, Ireland has shared a currency with many other European countries.
The currency of Northern Ireland is sterling, and although some stores close to the border will accept Euro, realistically you'll need to have …
We've info here on bank opening hours in Ireland, where to exchange currency, using ATMs and other useful banking information for planning travel in Ireland.
There is no escaping it, Ireland is an expensive country, it's an expensive place to live and an expensive place to take a vacation.
Travelers checks have largely been replaced as a means of carrying money safely in Ireland by credit cards and ATM Cards.