QuickTips Index
Bringing Pets to Ireland
Bringing pets to Ireland - a practical guide.
Irish Customs Regulations - What Can You Bring into Ireland?
Irish Customs Regulations - customs within the European Union (EU) uses three channels, the blue channel is for travellers within the EU only and should not be used if your flight originated outside the EU. That leaves the green and red channels for transatlantic travellers. Find out when to choose which!
Ireland at a Glance
Ireland at a glance? Just the facts? No problem - here is the most important data.
Saint Patrick 101
Everything you always wanted to know about Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day and Ireland's traditions connected to her Patron Saint.
Ireland With No Frills
The Irish themselves have become used to high prices for everything. Tourists become nearly apoplectic when working out the restaurant bill. So, is really low-budget travel to and through Ireland still possible? It is, but only if you are prepared to cut corners and do without the frills - here's how.
Foreign Embassies in Ireland
Ireland is host to a surprisingly large number of foreign embassies, from the obvious like the EU member states and the USA to the more obscure like Ethiopia. Here is a list on adresses and telephone numbers.
Entry Requirements for Visitors to Ireland
Information on passports, visas and vaccinations for travellers planning to visit Ireland.
Ireland - Your Guide to the Best Attractions, Places and Activities
Even the best guidebooks to Ireland can be overwhelming. Planning a trip can become a nightmare. Here are a few lists that will give you an idea which are the most important sights and attractions.
Safe Travel in Ireland
Travelling in Ireland is not dangerous as such - millions of tourists visit the country every year without coming to harm whatsoever. Still it is a wise precaution to be a safety-conscious traveller.
Test-Driving Google Maps in Ireland
Google Maps gives you free satellite images of famous Irish places like Tara, Glendalough and Clonmacnoise. Great fun - but a useful tool for the tourist? I took Google Maps for a test drive in Ireland ...
Churches and Religions in Ireland
While some travelers confine their religious practice to a private space, others will actively seek out the local community to join in communal worship. Which might proof problematic.
Who Visits Ireland?
Ever wondered who actually visits Ireland? Here are the statistics, gleaned from publications by Fáilte Ireland ... just under 7,600,000 visitoirs are on domestic trips (Irish and Northern Irish vacationers) and just under 6,400,000 foreign visitors add to the throng.
Ireland's Airports - International and Local Airports in Ireland
Complete list of Irish airports with connections within Ireland, European and long-haul flights.
Ports of Entry - Ireland's Airports
Short overview of airports in Ireland handling transatlantic passenger flights.
Gay Travel in Ireland
The classic picture of Ireland as a very religious and generally quite conservative country does not bode well for the gay traveller. But actually there should be no major problem for you.
Travel Writing on Ireland
Travel literature on the Emerald Isle abounds, as do books about Ireland. And some books are really outstanding. See my recommendations ...
The Irish Weather
The usual way to tell the difference between winter and summer in Ireland is to measure the temperature of the rain ... or so the saying goes. While it is true that there are no major temperature differences between the seasons and that rain is likely every second day, the Irish weather is manageable,
Ireland's Weather - Temperatures, Rainfall and Winds in Dublin
Weather data from Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's capital.
Ireland's Weather - Temperatures, Rainfall and Winds in Belmullet (Mayo)
Weather data from Belmullet, County Mayo, on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's West.
Ireland's Weather - Temperatures, Rainfall and Winds on Valentia Island (Kerry)
Weather data from Valentia Island, County Kerry, on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's Southwest.
Ireland's Weather - Temperatures, Rainfall and Winds in Malin Head (Donegal)
Weather data from Malin Head, County Donegal - Ireland's northernmost weather station. Get the statistical data on the weather in Ireland's North.
Connecting Flights - Not a Bad Idea
When visiting Ireland you can avail of direct flights - but there might be advantages in combining connecting flights.
The Digital Traveler
The digital traveler, equipped with a digital still or video camera, mobile phone, PDA or laptop, GPS and lots more is a common sight in Ireland. What do all these (very useful) gadgets have in common? They need batteries and/or recharging. How does this work in Ireland?
Emergency Phone Numbers in Ireland
Comprehensive list of emergency telephone numbers for travellers in Ireland.
How Much do I Tip in Ireland ... and Who?
Tipping in Ireland is like an arcane art mastered by only a few enlightened individuals. The rest of us mere mortals will have to just fumble along. Here are some pointers in the right direction.
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