3 top tips: Driving in Ireland

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Cars on the island of Ireland drive on the left-hand side of the road.
Anyone planning to travel around Ireland by road, it is essential to be prepared. The information contained here will provide a broad background to road laws in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (the island of Ireland). It also contains several useful links to official bodies where further information can be sourced.
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Signposts in Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) areas are written in Irish (Gaelic).
Anyone planning to travel around Ireland by road, it is essential to be prepared. The information contained here will provide a broad background to road laws in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (the island of Ireland). It also contains several useful links to official bodies where further information can be sourced.
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To drive, you will need either a full valid national driving license or an international driving permit.
Anyone planning to travel around Ireland by road, it is essential to be prepared. The information contained here will provide a broad background to road laws in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (the island of Ireland). It also contains several useful links to official bodies where further information can be sourced.
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