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Dublin Traffic |
Traffic in Dublin has become worse in recent years due to a variety of reasons. If you are travelling into the capital city then try to do so outside the busy hours, typically from 7:30 to 10:00 in the morning and from 4:00 to 7:00 in the evening. Dublin operates a series of Bus Lanes in which it is forbidden to travel at certain hours of the day. Some Bus Lanes prohibit traffic at any time of the day. If you arrive in Dublin Airport and Dublin City is not your immediate destination then be sure to consider using the M50 motorway which is a ringroad around the city. This toll-road should be used by visitors arriving in the airport and wishing to travel to all destinations except the city centre itself. Similarly visitors travelling to the airport and wishing to avoid the city centre gridlock should try to interface to the M50 at some point and therefore avoid the traffic delays. |
Telephone charges |
Telephone charges are among the most expensive in Europe. If you must ring home then do so after 6pm in the evening as this is when the economy rate begins. If you have an international dialing service from your local operator you should definitely consider using it. There are other options such as SWIFTCALL who are long distance telephone call merchants. You could arrange to purchase a EURO 10 call-card from them before your trip, especially if you think you will be ringing home frequently. Do not use public or hotel payphones or credit card telephones in hotel lobbys as they are very expensive. |
Tax free shopping |
VAT (sales tax) is refundable to non-European Union visitors on purchases that they bring back home with them. Be sure to obtain the tax refund documentation from the store where the item is purchased. The refund is processed at the refund agency's counter at the airport of departure. A refund service charge is payable, and the balance due to you can usually be credited to your credit card account or paid in a currency of your choice. |
Tax free airport shopping |
All principal Irish airports have extensive tax free shopping areas. In the case of Dublin Airport you can call their Duty-free Express number 1800 747747 to check availability of and/or pre-order your tax free shopping in advance. |
Taxi fares |
Taxi fare rates vary around the country but in the urban centres drivers will usually charge EURO 10 as a minimum for a short journey. Travel from Dublin Airport to the city centre should cost about EURO 30 to EURO 40 (depending on the time of the day). Taxi drivers are allowed to use the Bus Lanes that are prohibited to other drivers. |
Accommodation |
It is vital to book your accommodation well in advance when you are planning to visit Ireland. There are a variety of different accommodation options available to visitors including traditional Irish 'bed and breakfasts' which can charge anywhere from EURO 30 to EURO 100 depending on the quality of the accommodation and the time of the year (a big consideration!). Hotels of decent quality can cost anywhere from EURO 50 upwards per person. Expect to pay 80 to 100 for decent 3-star accommodation. These generally include breakfast although the new Jurys hotels offer accommodation without breakfast. |
Contact Information |
If you are within the Dublin area you can ommit the prefix 01
for any of the numbers below that have that prefix.
The emergency services can be contacted by telephoning 999. This number is accessible free of charge from any telephone and is the initial contact when requiring the Police (Garda), Ambulance, Fire Brigade or Lifeguard emergency services. The American Embassy can be contacted by telephone at 01/6688085. The English Embassy 01/2053700 The Australian Embassy 01/6761517 The Canadian Embassy 01/4781988 Lost or stolen Thomas Cook Travellers cheque can be reported to 1800/409170 or 01/6771307 Visa Credit Cards 1800 558002 Mastercard Credit Cards 1800 557378 American Express Credit Cards 1800/626000 and 1800/709907 The national airline is Aer Lingus at 01/7052222 |
Map of Ireland |
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Smoking in Ireland |
There is a complete legal prohibition on smoking in government offices, cinemas, restaurants, national heritage centres, etc. Smoking in Pubs is now completely banned. Smoking on streets is allowed. |
Public Holidays |
The following days are public holidays in Ireland, when many shops, banks and amenities may be closed: January 1st (New Years Day), March 17th (St. Patrick's Day), Easter Monday (often in mid or late April), first Monday in May (May Bank Holiday), first Monday in June (June Bank Holiday), first Monday in August (August Bank Holiday), last Monday in October (October Bank Holiday), 25th December (Christmas Day), 26th December (St. Stephen's Day). |
Irish Weather |
In Ireland it can rain at any time anywhere so bring a light rain-jacket with you! Temperatures vary from about 19-20 degrees Celsius during Summer to 0 to 3 degrees Celsius during Winter. The average national temperature is 9 degrees Celsius. |
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Tourist Report |
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