From the Irish weather and the difficulties in knowing what to pack, to the struggles with visas and cell phones, we have the perfect traveling to Ireland tips as well as some advice on traveling to Ireland on a budget. Happy (Irish) trails! Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! They can catch you out, especially if you're flying within Europe with Ryanair and you get charged a gazillion euros for carry-on luggage. Don't forget to Google beforehand and check out the weight and size restrictions.
We’ve wonky-looking plug sockets here in Ireland so if you’re making your way over you’d better stock up on the adapters. This is especially true for Americans. Thankfully it’s not necessary to be fluent in Irish before you arrive – English is our main language.
Not many people regularly speak in Irish in Ireland unless you’re wandering around in the Gaeltacht areas. ‘What’s the story?’ ‘do you want a lift?’ and ‘get the shift’ are phrases used on a regular basis here but may not mean what you think they might mean. Never fear though, we have a guide to Irish sayings and phrases to help you along! Usually about the weather, the banks, or the government, but don't be afraid to join in – we love a good moan about the state of Ireland.
And by wrong, I mean the left-hand side. Just in case you were planning on renting a car! Following on from that, don’t forget to look to your right when you’re crossing a road. Thank.
