Weather in Ireland: What to Expect
There's no bad weather in Ireland, only the wrong clothes. A month-by-month guide to temperatures, rain and daylight, and what to wear in every season.
What to Expect
Money and Tipping in Ireland
Euros in the Republic, pounds in Northern Ireland, cards and contactless almost everywhere, and tipping customs that are appreciated but never demanded.
Ireland Packing Checklist
Pack for four seasons in one day: the complete Ireland packing checklist, from waterproof layers and walking shoes to plug adapters and travel documents.
Irish Phrases and Sayings
Say dia duit, sláinte and go raibh maith agat with confidence: essential Irish phrases with pronunciations, plus the sayings you will hear in every pub.
Etiquette and Customs in Ireland
The essential dos and don'ts of Irish etiquette: greet with a smile, mind the pub rules, skip politics and religion, and bring a small gift for your host.
Festivals and Events in Ireland
From St Patrick's Day and the Fleadh Cheoil to the Puck Fair and Wexford Festival Opera, Ireland's festival calendar is a year-round reason to visit.
Irish Food and Drink Basics
Irish food is hearty, simple and rooted in tradition: ten dishes to try at least once, plus the pub and dining basics every visitor should know.
The 1926 Census of Ireland: Find Your Grandparents, Free
The first census of independent Ireland, taken on 18 April 1926, covering 2,971,992 people, is now free to search at the National Archives, with the original household returns to view. Here's how to find your family in it, and in the complete 1901 and 1911 censuses beside it.
Golf in Ireland: The Great Courses, Honestly Priced and Explained
Ireland has around 400 courses and more world-class links land than anywhere on earth. This is the honest visitor's guide: the famous names and what they actually cost, how booking really works, where the value is, and how to build golf into a trip without wrecking the holiday around it.
Healthcare & Emergencies in Ireland: A Visitor's Guide
Ireland's healthcare is good, but it doesn't work quite like home. If you're visiting from the United States, it is not free. Who to call, where to go, what you'll likely pay, and why travel insurance matters most.
Ireland Travel Notices: The Current Official Picture
Entry rules, visas, the UK ETA for Northern Ireland, driving rules and live official notices for visiting Ireland, checked against the official sources, and re-checked every week.
What to Pack for Ireland: The Kit That Earns Its Place
Season by season, what actually earns its place in the bag for Ireland: the layer system, shoes that grip on wet cobbles, the right plug adapter, and the small kit that saves trips.