I think we were asked at least ten times what made us plan a trip to Ireland. If you’re traveling to Ireland from the US, you may get asked if you are chasing your ancestry. You can pick up priority access tickets here and skip the line! At €26 a ticket, it may be the most expensive Guinness you’ll ever pay for, but the whole experience and tour is well worth it when you are visiting Dublin and into beer. We do, however, recommend visiting the Guinness Store House. A pint of Guinness at a pub in Dublin or Galway should cost no more than €5-6 if it does, you are more than likely in a tourist pub ripping you off.

If you have traveled to Ireland, you will probably want to get at least one pint of Guinness in an Irish pub. But I wouldn’t chase them to the end in search of a leprechaun with some lucky gold charms.Īlthough leprechauns are part of modern Irish folklore, there aren’t any real leprechauns in Ireland – sadly. With all that rain in Ireland, you will undoubtedly see a few rainbows. There Are Plenty of Rainbows, but no Leprechauns No matter what, remember to pack a packable rain jacket.Ĥ. What I’m trying to say is to be prepared for all sorts of weather when you plan your trip to Ireland. We went in late October and still had a few lovely days of sunshine. Your best chance of sun and warmth in Ireland is in the summer months of June, July, and August. The average number of “wet days” ranges from about 150 days to 225 days a year. The country is known for being very green, which means plenty of rain! Rainfall has become a part of Irish life, especially in the west.

I’m sure you weren’t planning on traveling to Ireland for a suntan. You can read more about our travel banking tips before traveling to Ireland. I wouldn’t suggest changing currencies at a currency exchange, but an ATM to pull out the money you need. Ireland uses the Euro note, and Northern Ireland uses the British Pound. When you’re planning a trip to Ireland, take note of the currency. Citizens of The Republic of Ireland are referred to as Irish, while citizens of Northern Ireland are Northern Irish.Ģ. Here’s some more detailed information – granted, this has changing rules. We traveled easily between the two countries many times and were never stopped at a border post or had to produce a passport to get stamped. You can travel freely between the two countries.

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