BASIC VISITOR INFORMATION



  • English is the dominant language in the country and the currency is the Euro.
  • There is an Irish language and bilingual signage is normal, but Irish is not in common everyday use in Dublin.
  • Vehicles are driven on the left.
  • The international phone code for Ireland is 353.
  • To make an international call from Ireland use 00.
  • There are area codes within the country, the code for Dublin is 01.
  • 083, 085, 086, and 087 numbers are for mobile phones.
  • For emergency services ring 999 or 112 (the latter is more commonly used for mobile phones (cell phones)).
  • Ireland uses the same electrical plugs as Britain and the same phone jacks as the United States. The electricity is 240V at 50 Hz.
  • The weather is mild but changeable, rain showers can occur at any time of year, but rarely last long.
  • People generally tip ten to fifteen percent for meals and bars with table service but only tip bartenders if they have won on the horses. A 2 Euro tip is appropriate for a good haircut. Irish people don't routinely tip taxi drivers, though they will often round up the fare. Often, bus passengers thanks the driver as they leave the bus.
  • Shopkeepers are required by law to charge a 22 cent environmental levy for plastic bags.
  • Workplace environmental law bans smoking in all places of work, including pubs.
  • In addition to suburban commuter lines, Dublin has an urban commuter rail line called the DART which runs along the coast, it also has two tram, or Luas, lines, one running south from Stephen's Green and one running west from Connolly Station to Heuston Station before carrying on towards the south-west of the city.
25 Nov 2007 22:25
STREETS OF DUBLIN IS FREE SERVICE OPERATED BY WILLIAM MURPHY (a.k.a Infomatique)