| ireland |
| general information |
| currency |
| Euros |
| time difference |
| Same time as UK GMT |
| bank opening times |
Open mon-fri 1000-1230 and 1330-1500
In Dublin banks open until 1700 on Thursdays |
| public holidays 2008 |
17 Mar St Patrick's Day.
21 Mar Good Friday.
24 Mar Easter Monday.
5 May Bank Holiday.
2 Jun Bank Holiday.
4 Aug Bank Holiday.
27 Oct Halloween.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec St Stephen's Day. |
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| driving rules |
| speed limits |
| Towns: 30mph, outside built up areas: 60mph, motorways: 70mph. |
| drink and driving |
| Blood alcohol limit is 80mg. |
| general driving |
Foglights must only be used in fog or falling snow.
You must not use a horn between 11pm and 7am.
The 'give way' signs are red triangles with the point at the bottom and the words 'yield right of way' or 'geill sli'. |
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| tourist office |
| For the official Irish Tourism website click here |
| travel tips |
Ireland's scenery is the biggest attraction for visitors who can also enjoy traditional hospitality in lively towns and the buzz of Dublin and Cork. The Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry and the Connemara and Donegal coasts are firm favourites.
The beaches around the south-east coast are best for swimming and the unsheltered western coast is great for surfers. Try visiting in June or September when it is less crowded and easier to get around. |
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