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Ireland

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Ireland
Ireland 10 days

Ireland

A road trip: Dublin, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara, the Giant's Causeway and Belfast

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Planning a trip to Ireland? Here you'll find our day-by-day itinerary (Dublin, Ring of Kerry and Killarney, Cliffs of Moher and Galway, Connemara, Cork and the south, Northern Ireland (Belfast, Giant's Causeway)), plus the essential practical info to organise your journey.

At a glance

  • Currency — The Republic of Ireland uses the euro
  • Language — The official languages are English (spoken by everyone) and Irish Gaelic (prevalent in some western areas and the islands, the 'Gaeltacht', and present on all signage)
  • Visa — The Republic of Ireland is in the European Union but NOT in the Schengen area: EU citizens only need a valid ID card or passport, no visa, but there are thorough checks at the border
  • e-SIM — Mobile coverage is good and WiFi widespread

When to go to Ireland

The climate is oceanic, mild but extremely changeable: it can rain (and shine) several times in the same day, in any season. Summers are cool (15-20 degrees), winters mild but wet and windy. The best time is May to September, with very long days and the greenery at its peak. ALWAYS bring a waterproof, windproof jacket: it is the island's golden rule.

Practical tips

  • Driving: keep left — In Ireland you drive on the LEFT (like the UK): take care, especially at roundabouts and in the first few hours
  • Northern Ireland: ETA and pounds — The border between the Republic and Northern Ireland is invisible (no checks along the road), but crossing it you change country: the currency becomes the pound, distances switch to miles and you need the ETA authorisation on your passport (done online in advance)