Ireland



PRACTICALITIES


Currency

euro (EUR)


Official languages

English, Irish (Gaelic)


Time

GMT


Calling code

+353


Area codes

Dublin: 1, Cork: 21, Limerick: 61


Internet TLD

.ie


Shopping

Generally shops are open Monday–Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Some shops are open to 8 or 9pm on Thursdays or Fridays. On Sundays shopping centers are open from 12 to 6pm.


National holidays

 New Year’s Day   January 1
 St. Patrick’s Day   March 17
 Easter   movable feast
 Labour Day   the first Monday in May
 June Holiday   the first Monday in June
August Holiday   the first Monday in August
October Holiday   the last Monday in October
Christmas   December 25 & 26


National dish

Barmbrack – a type of sweet bread with sultanas and raisins
Irish stew – a dish made from lamb (or other type of meat), potatoes and onions
Colcannon (champ) – a dish made from potatoes, cabbage, onions, leeks and butter
Gubbeen and Cashel Blue – typical Irish cheese
Irish coffee – hot coffee with whiskey and sugar


Electricity

Ireland’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz.


Passport/Visa

Citizens of European Union, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa do not need visa for entry into Ireland (for visits up to 3 months). For those travelers only a valid passport is required.


Useful numbers

Emergency: 112 or 999