General Visitor Information

From customs and traditions to currency and timezone: Everything a visitor to Ireland needs to know can be found on the pages below.

Accessible Accommodation and Transport

Accommodation Full details of accessible accommodation can be found as part of the ABLE Ireland scheme. Public Transport Please note the text of this document was prepared from official information ...

Accommodation Ratings

The star gradings listed alongside accommodation on our website are those assigned by the official tourist board, Fáilte Ireland. Criteria for each rating depends on the type of accommodation. Hotel ...

Currency and Money in Ireland

The Euro (€) is the currency of 19 of the 28 EU countries including Ireland. Notes and coins came into circulation on 1 January 2002. Northern Ireland uses the Pound Sterling (£) but many places will ...

Drinking Customs and Laws

Ireland is packed full of pubs, from the old man’s locals to ale emporiums to chic café bars. For those in Dublin, Temple Bar is a good place to start, the small size of the area making it ideal for ...

Embassies in Ireland

This is a list of the embassies, consulates and other countries' representations in Ireland and their contact details: Country Address Telephone Number Argentina 15 Ailesbury Drive, Dublin 4 +353 1 269-1546 ...

Ireland's Timezone

Ireland’s standard time is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or Universal Time Co-ordinated, as in London. From the last weekend of March until the last weekend of October, clocks move one hour forward for ...

Opening Hours and Public Holidays

Opening Hours Below is a brief guide to typical opening hours across various sectors in Ireland. You may find shorter opening hours outside of the cities. Shops: Monday to Saturday: 09:00 to 18:00 Thursday: ...

Telephone, Electricity and Internet in Ireland

Post Post offices are open from 0830 to 1730 or 1800 Monday to Friday and from 0900 to 1200 on Saturday; smaller offices close for lunch and bigger ones stay open longer on Saturday. Dublin’s main post ...

Tourist Offices in Ireland

IrishTourist.com is a private company, operating only through the internet. We do not operate any offices. However Fáilte Ireland operate tourist offices across the island. Why not visit DublinTourist.com ...

Tourist Safety and Security in Ireland

In case of emergency, dial 112 or 999 . These calls are free from any phone. Ireland is an extremely safe country for visitors, however it is adviseable to take the same precautions ...

Visas and Identification

Ireland and the UK share a “Common Travel Area” which means there are few border controls between the two countries, and no requirements for citizens of either Ireland or the UK to travel between ...

When to Visit Ireland

The peak months of the tourist season are July and August, so consider visiting in May, June or September if you can. The weather is likely to be at least as good and hotels are less busy. Spring flowers ...

Workplace Smoking Ban

Please note that this law only affects the Republic of Ireland: Northern Ireland (i.e. counties Antrim, Armagh, Derry, Down, Fermanagh and Tyrone) is excluded. From March 29th 2004, smoking is not permitted ...