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Ireland Overview

Welcome to Ireland, the land of congeniality, camaraderie, and craic. Visitors come to Ireland for its rustic charm: its emerald hills, heathered crags, and misty seacliffs. They also come to see its up-and-coming cities with their festivals and exhibits, musical performances, and rollicking nightlife, but they stay for the hospitality and friendliness that flow from the very pores of the Irish people. Whether you choose to relax in the countryside or absorb as much culture and history as possible during your stay, your travel opportunities are endless. Learn all there is to know about Yeats in County Sligo, stagger through a pub crawl in Dublin, meander through a seaside village, or sway to traditional music in a local pub as you swill a pint of Guinness with your new Irish friends.

Essentials

  • Visa and Entry Requirements: EU citizens do not need a visa. Citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
  • Tourism Office: Bord Fáilte; www.ire­land.ie.
  • Phone Numbers: Ambulance, Fire, and Police: 999. Emergency: 112.
  • Currency: The euro (^).
  • Sales Tax: Ireland has a 21% value added tax (VAT).
  • Driving: Left-hand side of the road; no International Driving Permit required for up to 90 days with valid license from home country.
  • National Airline: Aer Lingus; www.aerlingus.com.

  • When To Go
  • Travelers in the low season (mid-Sept. to May) score cheaper airfares and accommodations and dodge the tourist hordes. But budget travelers beware: many sights, hostels, B&Bs, and tourist offices ...more

  • Things To Do
  • The tranquil, gorgeous Beara Peninsula and its 200km of Beara Way offer an opportunity for lone travelers to brood as they enjoy beautiful scenery. Killarney National Park is a hiking-biking-climbing ...more



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