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Dublin 30+ Travel Guide and Activities
A vibrant, cosmopolitan capital with all the heart and soul of your favourite little village, Dublin is a city surrounded by lush, green landscapes and immersed in centuries of history. This Irish gem is bursting with breath-taking sights to see and an endless list of things to do!
5 things to see
- Trinity College
- St. Stephen’s Green
- Temple Bar
- Phoenix Park
- Ha’penny Bridge
5 things to do
- James Joyce Tour
- Visit the Guinness Storehouse
- Viking Splash Tour
- See the Book of Kells
- Leprechaun Museum
Climate
The weather in Ireland is usually quite mild, but can change from sun to rain, wind, or clouds all in one day. It’s a good idea to keep an umbrella on you at all times – just in case!
Money
Euro (EUR)
Public holidays falling on a weekday
25 December 2019, 26 December 2019, 01 January 2020, 17 March 2020, 10 April 2020, 13 April 2020, 04 May 2020, 01 June 2020, 03 August 2020, 26 October 2020, 25 December 2020
Telephone Country Code
(00353)Electricity
230 V; 50Hz - 3-pin plugTap water
Tap water in Ireland is safe unless there’s a sign to the contrary (e.g. on trains).
Cost of Living
| Coffee/cappuccino (Starbucks) | €2.50-€3.50 |
| Bottle of water/soda (0.33 litre) | €1.00-€2.00 |
| Fast-food combo meal | €7.00-€9.00 |
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | €10.00-€20.00 |
| Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) | €30.00-€65.00 |
| Public transport (local transport) | €2.40-€3.00 (one-way) |
| Public transport (monthly pass) | €100.00-€150.00 |
Other Useful Information
Driving Age
Legal age for driving is 17.
Alcohol Age
Legal age for drinking in Ireland is 18 and many places will ask for identification if you look below the age of 21.
Smoking laws
Smoking in enclosed public places is illegal in Ireland.
Country laws
Students must abide by Irish law at all times during their stay. Breach of the law could result in arrest by the police (referred to in Ireland as Gardaí) and even imprisonment.
Insurance
Students must have adequate health, accident and travel insurance while attending any of our programmes.