Ireland Local Currency - Travel Advice

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Visa Requirements

All travellers entering Ireland need a passport valid for the length of their stay, but..

Travel Health

There are no notable diseases endemic to Ireland and no vaccinations are required to..

Local Currency

In the Republic of Ireland the currency used is the Euro and in Northern Ireland the..

Weather

Ireland has a mild, changeable climate with very rare extremes of heat or..

Local Customs

The Irish like a good laugh. Joke-telling and delivering a classic one-liner are..

Languages

Ireland has two offical languages, Irish and English. Irish is a cetlic language spoken..

Transport Options

Nearly all international airlines use Dublin Airport in the Republic of Ireland as their..

Local Food

Ireland is well known for its seafood tradition and fans of this are spoilt for choice in..

Local Timezones

Ireland (Republic and Northern) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2). It..

Dutyfree Limits

The following is a list of goods that you can bring into Ireland free of duty. 200..

regions of Ireland

Northern Ireland Information

Northern Ireland offers an unspoiled, stunning landscape, welcoming inhabitants and a warm, enchanting character..

Ireland East Information

Ireland's East Coast is a fusion of history, culture and natural beauty, which offers a unique opportunity to explore..

Ireland South Information

From the delightful seafood of Kinsale in County Cork to the wondrous coast and islands off County Kerry, there is a..

Ireland West Information

With a uniqueness retained from bygone eras, the west of Ireland – which is boldly set on the edge of the Atlantic..

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Local Currency

In the Republic of Ireland the currency used is the Euro and in Northern Ireland the currency is the Pound Sterling. In the border regions both currencies tend to be accepted, but this should never be taken for granted.

One Euro (€) has 100 Cent (c) and coins are available in denominations of 1c, 2c, 5c (all copper), 10c, 20c, 50c (all golden), €1 and €2 (silver with gold). Banknotes are in denominations of €5, €10, €20 and €50. Higher denominations (€100, €200 and even €500) are available but rare - some traders may refuse them. As the second most used currency in the world, the euro is strong, fluctuating between EUR 0.3-0.6 to 1 US dollar.

One Pound Sterling (£) has 100 Pence (p) and coins are available in denominations of 1p, 2p (all copper), 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p (all silver), £1 (golden) and £2 (silver with gold). Banknotes are commonly available in denominations of £5, £10 and £20. £50 notes are available but rare, again some traders may refuse them.

Credit cards are widely accepted everywhere in Ireland with Visa and Mastercard being the most popular. Acceptance of American Express and Diners cards is decidedly lower. Most ATMs at banks will accept credit cards for cash withdrawal - but check the fees with your credit card company first.

Highlights of Ireland

Dublin County Information

Situated on Ireland's east coast, Dublin is buzzing right now. Originally a Viking city, the Republic of Ireland's..

Kerry Information

County Kerry, located on the south-eastern coast of the Republic of Ireland, is dominated by beautiful and rugged..

Cork Information

Cork is the Rupublic of Ireland's largest and southernmost county. Known as "The Rebel County" for its important..

Kilkenny Information

County Kilkenny, located in the southern end of the Republic of Ireland, has much to offer the visitor. For those..

Waterford County Information

Waterford County is in the south east of Ireland. It takes in a long sweeping coastline and two mountain ranges, the..

Belfast Information

Northern Ireland’s capital has transformed itself over the past decade into a city of irrepressible energy and is now..

Londonderry Information

Also called Derry after its picturesque county town on the west bank of river Foyle, Londonderry is known for its..

Giants Causeway Information

Ireland's only natural World Heritage site, the Giants Causeway is located on the northern coast of County Antrim. It..

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