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Ireland Travel Essentials

Get the practical details sorted before you travel.

Find essential information and useful advice for a smooth Ireland vacation.

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Best Free Travel Apps Ireland - Your Essential Guide

10th June 2025
Enjoy travel expert Jade's selection of the best free apps for visitors to Ireland. Jade has included all of her favourites with handy links to download for Android and iPhone. Best Travel Apps For Ireland At A Glance ๐Ÿ“ž Keep In Touch With Loved Ones ๐Ÿ“ธ Share and Collect Photos ๐ŸŒฒ Plant Trees & Avoid Single-Use Plastic ๐ŸšŒ Plan Train, Bus & City Journeys โ„น๏ธ Convert Currency, Check Weather & Book Hotels ๐Ÿ‘€ Plan Things To Do ๐Ÿ˜‹ Find Places To Eat
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The Best Books to Read About Ireland Before Your 2025 Trip

2nd March 2023
Get a flavour for this magical land with our updated list of the best books to read about Ireland.
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Are Electrical Adapters Needed for Ireland?

30th July 2018
Yes, if you have American or Canadian electrical devices you will need an electrical adaptor. In Ireland like the U.K. the plugs are three pin (see below). Besides a different shape plug, the voltage is significantly different too. In Europe it can be anywhere between 220-240 Volts, while in the U.S.A. and Canada it is usually 110 Volts.
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Vagabond guests beginning a hike with a sign saying Causeway Coast Way

Best Guide Books For Ireland

1st May 2018
If youre looking for the best Ireland guidebooks, its safe to say youre looking to get the most from your Irish vacation.
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Best Places to Shop in Ireland

27th January 2015
Crafts. Clothes. Jewellery. Read about the best places to shop in Ireland while on tour with us.
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