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Dublin, capital city, postal codes, telephone codes, languages, electrical voltage,
holidays, embassy, consulates, USA embassy, guide books, maps, history.
Buy your ticket for one of the tram lines at this machine at a tram stop in Dublin, Ireland. It accepts euro coins, credit cards, and Irish bank cards. This is at Heuston train station. The Red Line can carry you over to Connolly train station. Since I took this photo another line has been added going north from the end of the Green Line. There is also a bus between the two train stations, and a bus from Heuston station to Dublin's airport. Dublin is a relatively small capital city and easy to navigate.
Due to the ubquitious presence of signs favoring a certain beverage I have given Ireland a new name. In my book it is now Guinness Island.
Carpe diem. Vivere bene! Gratia Deo.
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So here you are in Ireland and you need to know some elementary stuff — like how to make a phone call, get local money, or contact the American Embassy to report your stolen passport. Here is a convenient source for that information, plus a bit more.
This web page originally appeared in the first editon of my book How To Europe: The Complete Travelers Handbook in a section titled "Country Data Sheets" over thirty years ago. I've updated and improved it for 2016.
| Important information about this data sheet. | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Éire |
| Capital | Dublin |
| Postal code | IRL |
| Telephone code |
+353
See chapter 19, Telephoning to, from, and within Europe. |
| Language | English and Gaeilge |
| Currency |
Euro, €
See The Euro and Other Currencies. |
| European Union |
Member.
See chapter 25, Customs Duty, USA and Europe. |
| Schengen Agreement |
Not a Member.
See chapter 3, Passport and Visas. |
| Time zone |
GMT
See chapter 28, European Dates and Time Zones. |
| Electricity |
220 volts, 50 Hz.
See chapter 11, European Electricity: Travel Voltage Fundamentals.. |
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day |
| Mar 17 | St. Patrick's Day |
| Good Friday | |
| Easter Monday | |
| First Monday in June | June Holiday |
| First Monday in August | August Holiday |
| Last Monday in October | October Holiday |
| Dec 25 | Christmas |
| Dec 26 | St. Stephen's Day |
| Irish Offices in the USA | |
|---|---|
| Embassy |
Embassy of Ireland 2234 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 T 202-462-3939 F 202-232-5993 |
| Consulates | Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco |
| Tourist Office | Irish Tourist Board 345 Park Ave. New York, NY 10154 T 800-223-6470 F 212-371-9052 |
| American Offices in Ireland | |
|---|---|
| Embassy |
Embassy of the United States, Dublin, Ireland
42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 T 01-688-7122 F 01-668-9946 |
| Consulates | |
| USA is known as: | USA |
|---|
Recommended books for further information:
For a country so rich in authors there are not so many travel guide books
and maps for Ireland as there are for the more popular travel destinations in Europe, but there are
enough good ones to get you through this small country. On top of that there are plenty
of great books about life in Ireland plus others which detail personal experiences on the Emerald
Isle.
Notice that I do not recommend any Frommers, Dummies, Steves, or other inferior guides in this listing.
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HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Travel Like a Native In Europe
Chapter 2, Part 1
Travel Costs: How Much?
Chapter 2, Part 2
My Actual Expenses
Chapter 3
Identity and Travel Documents
Chapter 4
Travel Starts at the Airport
Chapter 5
Your Best Travel Clothes
for All Occasions
Chapter 6 Part 1
Travel Europe in Comfort and Style
Chapter 6 Part 2
Pack Your Toothbrush, Hair Blower, Toilet Paper, Vinegar.
Chapter 6 Part 3
Travel SuppliesSmall Stuff Packing List
Chapter 6 Part 4
Bringing Valuables to EuropeNot in Your Luggage or Purse
Chapter 7
Pack Light, Let It Roll
Chapter 8 Part 1
They're Everywhere
Chapter 8 Part 2
Machines Dispense Travel Cash
For the other 17 chapters and much more see
HOW TO EUROPE
The Complete Travelers Handbook