Travel Guide for Ireland
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Here you will find travel information and insider tips about Ireland that has been cooperatively contributed by other friendly Hospitality Club members. Please become active as well, and share your vast budget travel and backpacking knowledge with other members and the internet community - it is very easy to edit any information here (more info in the Help File). We hope that these Travel Guides will quickly become a great and fun resource. If you want to print this guide out to take with you, we have prepared this Printer Friendly Travel Guide for you. Enjoy!
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Official Country Name: Ireland
Capital: Dublin
Population: 3.92 million
Telephone Code: +353
Time Zone: GMT
Area: 84,421 sq km
Language(s): English is the language generally used, Irish (Gaelic) spoken mainly in areas located in West Ireland.
Ethnic Groups: Irish, Indian, Chinese
Highest Mountain: Carrantuohill (County Kerry)
Head of State (President): Mary McAleese
Head of Government (Prime Minister/Toaiseach): Bertie Ahern
Currency: EURO
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Attractions and Things to See and Do |
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Maps |
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Off the Beaten Path and Insider Tips |
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Suggested Itineraries |
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Transport |
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Getting Ireland:
Cheap Flights
www.ryanair.com
Buses
www.eurolines.com
In Ireland:
Buses(buses are cheaper than trains)
http://www.buseireann.ie
Trains
http://www.irishrail.ie
Buses at Dublin
http://www.dublinbus.ie
*there are urban buses from the airport to the city town. It cost €1.75 maximum and it takes from 30 to 60 minutes. All depends on the traffic!!
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Accommodation |
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If you do not want to stay with other HC members, or noone is available, here is what other members suggest. Hostels Hotels Camping Other Options |
Food and Drinks and Local Specialties |
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Restaurants, Supermarkets, Street Food, Local Specialties ... |
Money and Costs |
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Currency, Exchanging Money, Credit Cards, Tipping, Bargaining, Costs... |
Visa and Documents and Embassies |
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Who needs a visa? How to get it? Embassies & Consulates, of the country abroad and in the country |
Borders and Customs |
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Post and Communications and Internet |
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Questions and Answers or Forum |
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Hospitality Club Meetings |
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Use this section to add more info if you organize meetings and events (you can add a short note on the main country page). You can also invite other members to parties, sports events, whenever you would like to meet up with someone. |
Travelogues |
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Nightlife and Entertainment |
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Population and People |
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Culture and Conduct or Local Customs |
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Language and Useful Phrases |
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Events and Holidays |
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Festivals, Sports, Concerts, Public Holidays... |
Climate and When to Go |
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Geography |
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Environment and Flora and Fauna |
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Dangers and Warnings |
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Tourist Traps |
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Health |
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History |
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Government and Politics |
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Economy |
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GDP, GDP per head, Annual growth, inflation, Major Industries, Major trading partners... |
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Media |
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Religion |
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Volunteer Opportunities and Work |
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Organized Tours |
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What to Bring or Packing List |
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Shopping |
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Books and Further Reading |
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Guidebooks, Travel, History and Politics
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Other Information |
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External Links |
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Official Country Website:
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Perhaps the most interesting and unique tourist resource in the whole island of Ireland is its great megalithic heritage, especially of sculptural dolmens and standing-stones which you can discover
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