Traveling to Ireland? Our detailed Ireland insights, blogs and travel tips will help you plan the best trip.
Wide golden beaches, lush mountains, and vertical rocky cliffs hugging the coast, Ireland is a country blessed by nature. And, complementing its natural beauty is the centuries-old art, culture and heritage. From the world-famous Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park to the majestic Cliffs of Moher, from the bohemian city of Galway to the celebrated city of Dublin and the idyllic countryside of Connemara, this travel guide chronicles the most fascinating travel destinations in Ireland. Planning a trip to Ireland has never been this easy. Start by finding out how many days to spend in Ireland, for do not want to rush your trip in the Emerald of Isle. We recommend that you set aside at least three weeks to explore and enjoy multiple regions of Ireland. But if you can only spare one week in Ireland, focusing your travel in one particular region would be a wise decision. The best time to visit Ireland is between Ireland in March and Ireland in October, when the days are longer and the weather milder.
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Quick facts about Ireland.
The capital of Ireland or the Republic of Ireland is Dublin, whereas the capital of Northern Ireland is Belfast.
Ireland covers a land area of 84,421 square kilometers, with a coastline spanning around 7,524 kilometers (4,675 miles).
You can call Ireland from another nation using the Ireland country code 353. After the IDD, call 353 to reach Ireland. International dialing 353 in Ireland is followed by an area code.
The Irish use Euro and the currency code is EUR. But in Northern Ireland, Pound Sterling (GBP) is the official currency. ATMs can be found all over the country, and credit and debit cards are also widely used.
Dublin Airport is the main international airport of Ireland. It is situated in Collinstown, which is 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) south of the town of Swords and 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) north of Dublin. Code: DUB. Closest City: Swords.
Any foreigner who is a national of one of the member countries of the EU and EEA or Switzerland is exempt from passport requirement when traveling to Ireland. Travelers from most other nations require an Irish visa to enter the country. Visitors and tourists are only permitted to stay in Ireland for a maximum of 90 days. So, check your country’s travel advisories before booking your trip.
The official languages of Ireland are English and Irish. You will also come across some citizens speaking French, German and Spanish. Learning a few native words and phrases, however, goes a long way. Start with “Dia Dhuit,” (Hello), a customary greeting and a terrific icebreaker among strangers.
Dial 112 or 999 in case of any emergency. Likewise, 116 will connect you with “Harmonized Services of Social Value”, a free phone service in the EU region.
Ireland is the only country in the world whose flag depicts a musical instrument. Ireland's national emblem is a harp, a symbol of the nation's love for music. Ireland is also the birthplace of Halloween, whose roots can be found in the 2,000-year-old Celtic feast of Samhain. Ireland also does not have native snakes.
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In line with Bookmundi's vision, we wish to provide our travelers with a sustainable travel experience through Ireland. As part of this effort, we carbon offset any Ireland tour that you purchase through us. You can read more details about our carbon offsetting program.
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