Safety in Ireland - How to Enjoy Ireland Without Taking Risks

Winter driving in Ireland, is it any different? Of course you know how to drive - but winter driving in Ireland might test your limits (and patience) more than expected. And what can you expect? The unexpected ...

Irish statistics show that year after year time off on the seaside has a fatal ending for too many people. Locals and visitors alike. Most of these deaths are avoidable - here are a few safety hints.

You are heading for a vacation, you pack your camera, easy-peasy. But what are you actually allowed to photograph and how? While casual photography in Ireland is seen very, well, casual, there are some rules to keep in mind.

Women travelling alone in Ireland - a problem? There are some places on earth where women should never travel alone, for whatever reasons - thankfully Ireland is not one of them. Which does not change the fact that woman travellers in Ireland should exercise caution, in several ways.

Comprehensive list of emergency telephone numbers for travellers 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.

Slainte is Irish for "health". But what if words are not enough? Where do you get help if you should be feeling under the weather in Ireland? Here are some helpful hints ...

Rumor still has it that there is no contraception in Ireland. But contraceptives are widely available in Ireland. It might be advisable to bring your own, however. And not only to prevent pregnancy.

"A drop of the good stuff" seems to belong to the typical Irish vacation like the Cliffs of Moher or Bunratty Castle. But are you aware what the laws are regarding alcohol in Ireland?

Since May 2007 a blanket ban on smoking in workplaces and enclosed public spaces is in effect all over Ireland. The Republic had the first smoking ban in Europe and in 2007 Northern Ireland followed suit. What does this mean to the visitor?

Driving a (rental) car in Ireland does not need to be difficult or even dangerous - as long as you stick to the rules of the road and some basic advice. Let your About Guide Bernd Biege show you how to enjoy a driving holiday in Ireland without any hassle.

Many visitors to Ireland are wary of going into the six counties of Northern Ireland. Is it still a dangerous place? Not really - if you just use common sense.