Travel & Living

From packing for a trip, taking typical Irish weather into account and which airport to use is all covered in this section. Advice on cell/mobile phones use of electricity is also provided. Renting a car, road regulations, road signage, and public transport is also covered as is Medical Advice regarding medication and Emergency Contact Numbers.

A pair of Smartphones and a SIM - The Irish Place

Keeping in Touch from Ireland: Mobile Phone/Cell Phone Advice

Whilst in Ireland, you have three options to consider regarding keeping in touch via your mobile phone. You can opt to use your existing cell...
Irish Passport - The Irish Place

Visas for Visiting, Working, Studying or Retiring in Ireland

If you are planning a long holiday to explore all that Ireland has to offer, or are wishing to study, working or retire in...
Guided Tours in Ireland - A typical Irish touring coach - The Irish Place

Travel by Coach: Guided Tours in Ireland

It isn't possible to exaggerate the diversity of the Republic of Ireland. Dublin, one of Europe's most popular vacation destinations, is a bustling multicultural...
Dublin or Shannon Airport - The Irish Place

Dublin vs. Shannon – Which Irish Airport to Choose

When planning a trip to the beautiful country of Ireland, travel tips always come in useful because which airport to use is not always...
Car Hire Desks at Dublin Airport - The Irish Place

Car Rental in Ireland

Renting a car Ireland really is the very best way to ensure that you are able to explore the country fully, as by doing...
Typical Irish Weather Scene with Sun and Rain Showers - The Irish Place

Weather in Ireland – Four Seasons in One Day

Influenced by the Gulf Stream, the Weather in Ireland offers everything from gorgeous sunny coastlines to dramatic windswept lush green landscapes. The astonishing variety across...
Some Euro Bank Notes and Coins - The Irish Place

What is the Irish Currency – Euros, Pounds and How to Spend

What is the Irish Currency? One potentially mystifying aspect for visitors to Ireland is confusion over which currency to use. Although Ireland is one island,...
Top Banks in Ireland - The Irish Place

Banks, ATM’s, Foreign Exchange and Credit Cards in Ireland

Planning a vacation and worried about the ATM fees in Ireland? Or whether or not you can use an American Express card to pay for...
One of the Arrivals areas at Dublin Airport - The Irish Place

Irish Tourism Figures Hit a New High

The Irish tourism industry has taken on board previous criticism and is experiencing a record breaking year as a result of recent changes in...
Copper Coast Geopark - Tankardstown Cornish Engine Houses at Bunmahon - The Irish Place

Copper Coast Geopark Offers a Holiday with a Difference

Millions of years in the making, Ireland's Copper Coast Geopark is an area of outstanding beauty with a proud mining heritage. Copper Coast Geopark An ideal...