10 Things You Need To Know About Ireland.
1. Accommodations.2.Tips On Driving in Ireland.3.Famous Pubs to
Visit.4.Currency.5.Whats On...Local Events.6.Rent A Car.7.Don't
Tip.8.Recommended Driving Tours.9.Keep a Euro in your
pocket.10.Language & Interesting Facts-You Didnt Know.
Accommodation Ideas
MotorhomesAll the convenience of accommodation and transport in
one! Rent a motor-home from Auto Europe. Contact us for more
information! HotelsFrom all levels of style and luxury, Ireland has
many hotel options to choose from. In Irish hotels, youll be warmly
greeted by the friendly people at the front desk who will make sure
your room is to your liking. You will receive the best information
from the local staff about the closest pub offering traditional
Irish fair, best shopping spots, family activities and the best
places to enjoy the nightlife.Guest HousesGuest houses in Ireland
are usually larger than B&Bs even though they are still family
run. Most have between 5 and 15 guest rooms. Often guest houses are
purpose built so that the rooms are generally larger and the
facilities are more generous than B&Bs. You can expect to pay
about the same as a 3 star hotel but with a more cozy and
comfortable atmosphere.ResortsThere are a growing number of health
farms and spas throughout Ireland, which include spa baths, massage
clinics, yoga retreats and beauty salons as well as
accommodation.CastlesExperience the splendour and magnificence of
staying in an historic castle in Ireland. Its not every day that
you get to wake in the grandeur of ancient tapestries, stone
columns, high vaulted ceilings, spectacular gardens and lakes,
right at your doorstep. Live like a king
Accommodation:
Familiarize yourself with the rental car and its controls: The
same as getting into any new or different vehicle, recognize the
location of all the cars controls.
Drive on the left side of the road.
Get a good map or a GPS with appropriate map.
Get to know the road signs.
Respect the right of way.
Dont run out of gasoline! In rural areas, few gas
stations exist and are distant between each other, so try to
keep the tank full.
Tips On Driving in Ireland
Famous Pubs To Visit:
Currency:
As part of the European Monetary System, the basic unit of
currency in Republic of Ireland is the Euro (), while Northern
Ireland remains on its existing currency system of sterling pound
().
Foreign exchange bureau are available throughout the country in
banks, tourist information offices, and airports. Visa, MasterCard
or American Express credit cards will be widely accepted in
Ireland.
Whats On...Local Events
January:Temple Bar Traditional Festival of Irish Music and
Culture.March:St Patricks Festivalon and around March 17
April:Colours Boat RaceRowing race between Trinity College and
University College Dublin.June:Dublin Writers
festival.September:Dublin Fringe Festival.The Liffey Swimswimmers
race from Rory OMore Bridge to Customs House
Rent A Car
Many first-time American visitors will use a tour bus for the
land portion of their trip because they are fearful of driving in a
foreign country, on the wrong side of the road on the wrong side of
the car. If you are a good driver, you will be able to handle
driving in Ireland. If you're a little nervous, rent a car with an
automatic transmission. It costs more, but shifting is one less
thing to think about while driving.
Auto Europe offers the best rates guaranteed on car rentals, as
well as discount airfare and hotel reservations all over the
world.
With over 8,000 car rental locations world wide, Auto Europe
truly is your one stop travel shop. In addition to car rentals, we
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chauffeur drive services as well as cell phone and GPS rentals.
Dont Tip in Restaurants
In America, waiters earn an hourly wage thats far below the
minimum wage with the expectation that tips will bring them up to
and over the minimum wage. In Ireland, and Europe, waiters earn an
hourly wage thats far greater than American counterparts, so theres
no expectation to leave a tip for service. If you want to though,
10% is plenty.
Recommended Driving Tours
The Cliffs of Moher is Irelands most visited natural attraction
with a magical vista that captures the hearts of up to 1 million
visitors each year. The Cliffs rise up to 214 (700 feet) at the
highest point and range for 8km over the Atlantic Ocean on the
Western seaboard of Co. Clare.
Conor Pass (Dingle Peninsula): The main road from Tralee to
Dingle Town takes you 390m above sea level on a road that seems
impossibly narrow and rough, but which offers extraordinary views.
You may find yourself above the clouds here, and in places you can
see for miles. It's an unforgettable drive, especially in the
spring or fall, when the weather can create gorgeous skies.
Keep a Euro in Your Pocket
If you plan to shop for groceries, keep one Euro in your pocket.
Youll need a one Euro coin to get a shopping cart (a trolley),
which gets returned to you when you put back the cart. Also, keep
reusable grocery bags in your car. Youll need them when you shop or
youll have to buy bags. You also need to bag your own
groceries.
Language
English is the spoken language in Ireland, even though Irish is
the official language. It is taught in schools and mostly spoken in
Gaeltachts or Irish speaking areas in parts of Kerry, Cork, Galway,
Mayo and Donegal.
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Interesting Facts You Didn't Know About Ireland
The Irish consume in average 131.1 liters of beer per year - the
2nd highest per-capita consumption after the Czech Republic.
Halloween was derived from an Irish festival called Samhain.
St. Patricks clearing of the Emerald Isle of snakes isnt true.
There have never been any snakes in Ireland
St. Patrick was not actually Irish, he was Roman.
There are more Irish people living Outside of Ireland than
in.
There are Palm Trees in Ireland..
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