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IRELAND
 General information
Capital Dublin
Currency €
Area 70.285 square km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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Weather and when to go, Top places of interest and picks, The most popular holiday resorts
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The Map of Ireland view map
Practical info
Electrical voltage: 220 V
Area code to Irelan 00353, Dublin 00353/1 Cork 00353/21
Tourist Information Center in Dubline on Baggot St. Bridge.
On of the most popular holidays include Saint Patrick's Day which falls on 17 March
Time: UTC 0
Speed limit: 48 km / h in the village, 96 km / h outside the village and 96 km / h on motorways
You can rent a car in the car rents in larger cities and on the airport.
Food quality is high. Plenty of drinking water is due to the natural conditions. Irishmen like tea, beer and Irish whiskey.
History
600 – 150 B.C. – arrival of Celtic
8 th century – 1014 - Invasions by Norsemen
12 th century - English invasions
1916 - Easter Monday Rebellion
1921 - independence from the UK for 26 southern counties; six northern (Ulster) counties remained part of the UK
1949 - Ireland withdrew from the British Commonwealth
1973 - Ireland joined the European Community
Rarity and unique notes
Ireland is known thanks to green grass, legends and Irish beer and whisky. Everybody knows Irish pub.
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