Ireland: main airports
Ireland has eight airports with active connections: Dublin Airport, the main international gateway, Cork and Shannon among the largest regional airports, and the smaller airports of Ireland West (Knock), Kerry, Donegal, Waterford and Sligo.
Ireland: recommended activities
Ireland: visa and entry requirements
Ireland is a member of the European Union but not of the Schengen area: EU citizens can nonetheless enter with a valid ID card or passport thanks to the Common Travel Area with the United Kingdom. Most Western nationalities do not need a visa for short tourist stays.
Ireland: safety
Ireland is generally very safe for tourists, with the usual precautions against petty theft in the crowded areas of Dublin, particularly in the Temple Bar area in the evening. No significant security concerns are reported for visitors in the rest of the country.
Ireland: health situation
No specific vaccinations are required for entry. The healthcare system is adequate for common emergencies; the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid for EU citizens. Travel insurance nonetheless remains advisable.
Ireland: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the euro. Credit cards are widely accepted everywhere. FreeNow and Uber (in limited form) operate in the main cities. For connectivity, the operators Vodafone Ireland, Three and Eir sell prepaid SIM cards; as an EU citizen, those arriving from another EU country benefit from free roaming ('Roam Like At Home'). Driving is on the left.
Ireland: travel guides
Donegal: wild cliffs in Ireland's northwest
Waterford: Ireland's oldest city and its crystal
One day in Dublin: itinerary and highlights
Killarney: lakes and wild deer at the foot of the Ring of Kerry
A Day in Charlestown, Ireland
Sligo: the landscapes that inspired the poet Yeats
Shannon: the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way
