An Adventure Awaits

Ireland

Twelve days through ancient lands, emerald hills, and the wild Atlantic coast

Plan the Journey

Your Itinerary

The Journey Map

Transportation

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Rental Car

Best flexibility for the Wild Atlantic Way. Book early. Remember: drive on the left! Budget ~€40–70/day.

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Bus Éireann

Intercity buses connect major towns. Expressway routes are comfortable and affordable. Book at buseireann.ie.

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Irish Rail

Dublin to Cork, Galway, and Killarney by train. Scenic routes, Wi-Fi onboard. Book at irishrail.ie.

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Local Taxis

For short trips and airport transfers. Use FreeNow app. Typical airport–city ~€25–35.

Irish Weather

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Spring

8–13°C
Cool, breezy, mixed sun & showers

Summer

14–20°C
Warmest & driest. Daylight until 22:00
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Autumn

8–14°C
Colourful, wetter, shorter days
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Winter

3–8°C
Cold, rainy, dark by 16:30

Tips for Irish Weather

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Emergency & Essentials

Emergency Numbers

  • Emergency (all): 112 or 999
  • Garda (Police): 112
  • Ambulance: 112 / 999
  • Fire: 112 / 999
  • Coast Guard: 112

Practical Info

  • Currency: Euro (€) — Note: Northern Ireland uses GBP (£)
  • Plug type: Type G (UK 3-pin)
  • Driving: Left-hand side
  • Time zone: GMT (IST in summer, UTC+1)
  • Tipping: 10–15% at restaurants
  • Water: Tap water is safe

Useful Contacts

  • Tourism: discoverireland.ie
  • Weather: met.ie
  • Road info: tii.ie
  • Bus: buseireann.ie
  • Rail: irishrail.ie

Useful Irish Phrases

Dia duit
"dee-ah gwit"
Hello
Go raibh maith agat
"guh rev mah ah-gut"
Thank you
Sláinte
"slawn-cha"
Cheers / Health
Céad míle fáilte
"kayd mee-leh fawl-cha"
A hundred thousand welcomes
Slán
"slawn"
Goodbye
Le do thoil
"leh duh hull"
Please
Craic
"crack"
Fun / good times
Tá sé go hálainn
"taw shay guh haw-lin"
It's beautiful