What plug adapter do I need in Ireland, and will my phone charger work?
Ireland uses the Type G plug, three rectangular pins, on a 230 volt, 50 hertz supply, the same in the Republic and Northern Ireland. British plugs fit with no adaptor at all. Visitors from continental Europe, North America and Australia need a plug adaptor to Type G. Most phone, tablet and laptop chargers are dual voltage and work with just the adaptor: check the small print on the charger for 100 to 240 volts. A single voltage appliance built for North American power, a hair dryer or straightener in particular, needs a voltage converter as well, or is better left at home.
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