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!
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!
Euro (EUR)
2024 Public holidays on a weekday:
28 Oct, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
2025 Public holidays on a weekday:
01 Jan, 03 Feb, 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 05 May, 02 Jun, 04 Aug, 27 Oct, 25 Dec, 26 Dec.
Check out the Monthly Activities Calendar
Legal age for driving is 17.
Legal age for drinking in Ireland is 18 and many places will ask for identification if you look below the age of 21.
Smoking in enclosed public places is illegal in Ireland.
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.
Students must have adequate health, accident and travel insurance while attending any of our programmes.
For Visa information please visit our Visa Requirements page
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
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