Key facts
Ireland is a member state of the European Union located in Northern Europe. Ireland has only one border country: United Kingdom. As for languages, the country’s residents speak Irish and English.
The national currency in Ireland is Euro (EUR). The euro (€) is subdivided into 100 cent (c).
Irish
Banknotes
€5€10€20€50€100€200€500
Irish
Coins
€1€25c10c20c50c1c2c
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Ireland is 224.26 Mbps and mobile is 92.55 Mbs.The global average is 194.02 Mbps and 126.09 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Ireland has more ATMs.44.91 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Ireland without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Ireland. Type G is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Ireland will celebrate 11 national public holidays. The next one October Holiday will take place on October 28.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayLá Caille | |
| February 5, 2024Moving holiday | Saint Brigid’s DayLá Fhéile Bríde | |
| March 17, 2024Moving holiday | Saint Patrick’s DayLá Fhéile Pádraig | |
| March 29, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayAoine an Chéasta | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayLuan Cásca | |
| May 6, 2024Moving holiday | May DayLá Bealtaine | |
| June 3, 2024Moving holiday | June HolidayLá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh | |
| August 5, 2024Moving holiday | August HolidayLá Saoire i mí Lúnasa | |
| October 28, 2024Moving holiday | October HolidayLá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayLá Nollag | |
| December 26, 2024Moving holiday | St. Stephen’s DayLá Fhéile Stiofáin |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Ireland?
There are no Mariott hotels in Ireland.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Ireland.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Ireland.
The Best Western hotel chain operates in Ireland.
There are Radisson hotels in 7 cities.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Ireland.
What fast food chains are present in Ireland?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Ireland.
The KFC chain operates in Ireland.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Ireland.
The Subway chain operates in Ireland.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Ireland.
The Starbucks chain operates in Ireland.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Dublin?
Weather data for Dublin (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Ireland
Sources
- Ireland Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Ireland (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage is prohibited, but medical use is legal.
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol allowance
Individual travellers from EU countries:
- 90L of still wine (60L of sparkling wine)
- 110L of beer
- 10L of alcoholic beverages stronger than 22%
- 20L of fortified or sparkling wine or other liqueurs up to 22%.
Individual travellers from non-EU countries:
- 4L of wine
- 16L of beer
- 1L of spirits over 22% volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages less than 22% volume.
Tobacco allowance
Individual travellers from EU countries:
- 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco.
Individual travellers from non-EU countries:
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
Sources
- Customs information for travelling and duty free allowances (Irish Tax and Customs)
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)