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Practical information

Whether you’re looking for advice on passports or wandering whether you can bring your pet to Ireland, find your answers here.

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Galway

Landscape of the Irish Coast

The ultimate guide to Ireland

Galway’s food scene includes incredible cafés, bistros and fine-dining restaurants.

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Co. Donegal

Sliabh Liag Road

Weather

Sandwiched between temperate Western Europe and the wildness of the Atlantic Ocean, Ireland benefits from a highly changeable but consistent climate.

Changeable weather but rarely extreme

On calm nights see Northern lights

Bright sun and ocassional showers

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Travelling to Ireland

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland

Public transport is certainly not the only way to travel around the island of Ireland – but it's definitely one of the best!

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Visa, Passports and Embassies

Visa requirements vary for different nationalities so check with your local Irish embassy or consulate before you travel.

Customs and Duties

From customs and border regulations on the island of Ireland to duty-free allowances and how to claim VAT refunds.

Pets in Ireland

The importation of pets into Ireland is strictly controlled to ensure diseases such as rabies are kept off of the island

In Ireland

There are two currencies in Ireland

£ (GBP) in Northern Ireland and € (Euro) in Republic of Ireland

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Hello! Dia Dhuit!

We are speak English, but some of us speak Gaelic!

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Public Holidays in Ireland

Public holidays on the island of Ireland mean big celebrations, and some just offer a good excuse to chill out. Here's what you need to know.

Tourist Offices

So you want to source local information and advice about travelling in Ireland? Here’s a list of the main tourism offices around the island.

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Calls in Ireland

Make a note of the emergency numbers and official organisations to call or contact when in Ireland

Accessibility

Ireland is delighted to welcome visitors with special needs and reduced mobility, and services and amenities are always improving

Smoking

There is a smoking ban in all enclosed spaces across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Travel around Ireland

Public transport is certainly not the only way to travel around the island of Ireland – but it's definitely one of the best!

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Emergency

Emergency contacts

999: Is the emergency number for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Health Information

Here's what you need to know about medical insurance, hospitals and pharmacies.

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