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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements Passports -- For information on how to get a passport, go to "Passports" in the "Fast Facts: Ireland" section of this guide -- the websites listed provide downloadable passport applications as well as the current fees fo... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Train Iarnrod Éireann (tel. 1850/366222 or 01/836-6222; www.irishrail.ie) operates the train services in Ireland. With the exception of flying, train travel is the fastest way to get around the country. Most lines radiate from Dublin to... Continue reading »
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Money
Currency The Republic of Ireland uses the single European currency known as the euro. In this guide, the € sign symbolizes the euro. In converting prices to U.S. dollars, we used the rate €1 = $1.30. Euro notes come in denominations of... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
The island is divided into two major political units -- Northern Ireland, which, along with England, Scotland, and Wales, forms the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland. Of the 32 counties in Ireland, 26 are in the Republic. Ireland... Continue reading »
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Special-interest vacations
There seems to be a limitless array of tours in Ireland, from Ghost Tours of Dublin, to trips to the Aran Islands from Galway, to horseback rides through the Burren. In each chapter, we've listed a few of our favorites for that region. Some o... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
You can find eco-friendly travel tips, statistics, and touring companies and associations -- listed by destination under "Travel Choice" -- at The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) website, www.ecotourism.org. Ecotravel.com is part onli... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
Ireland offers a remarkable array of accommodations, some quite affordable and others outrageously lavish. There is something for everyone, from families on a budget to lovers on the splurge of a lifetime. Here's a sketch of what's out there.... Continue reading »
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Tips on dining
Restaurants Restaurants in Ireland have become surprisingly expensive in recent years, and it's getting harder to find good places that do not charge an average €25 ($29) for a main course. On the plus side, restaurants are varied and inte... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
With its castles, parks, zoos, and playgrounds, rural Ireland is ideal for family travel. The big cities -- Dublin and Belfast -- are slightly less hospitable, if only because of a scattering of child-unfriendly hotels, limited kid-oriented a... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Ireland has come a long way since homosexuality was legalized in 1993 (1982 in the North), but gay and lesbian visitors should be aware that this is still a deeply conservative country. With rare exceptions, gay communities are relatively low... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
One of the benefits of age is that travel often costs less. Always carry your passport with you, especially if you've kept your youthful glow. Mention the fact that you're a senior when you first make your travel reservations -- although all... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
Considering the sheer number of language schools, business colleges, and universities in Dublin alone, it's not surprising the country's student population is considerable. If you're interested in studying here, contact your university to fin... Continue reading »
Newgrange Travel Experiences
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My Goodness My Dublin
We visited Dublin in bad weather conditions – bad even by Irish conditions as some of the roads were flooded. We stayed in the nea... Continue reading »
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Failte!
Ireland was a very pretty country. I was not only in Dublin, but also in Galway and Belfast (Northern Ireland, different country actually... Continue reading »
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Going to the Theatre
I did some more orientation stuff today, and learned quite a bit about Irish language and the vocabulary. One thing I love about Ireland... Continue reading »
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Dublin: Days 1 & 2
Ask around and you’ll know someone who knows someone who used to live in the States for years but moved back to Dublin because it’s bo... Continue reading »
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Looking for Leprechauns
Top of the morning to you all! My last day in Dublin and I'm trying to do as much as possible without too much exertion - it's rainy and... Continue reading »
