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.

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...
Departure Gates Dublin Airport - The Irish Place

Travellers Urged to Check Travel Advice Before Travelling Abroad

The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan, is asking holidaymakers to check the travel advice for their country of destination before...