Frequently
Asked Questions - FAQ
We hope that this FAQ page will answer any
question that you may have about your trip to Dublin. If this
FAQ page does not answer your question, we recommend that
you call the Irish Tourist Board telephone information number
for your country/region.
1. What currency is accepted
in Dublin?
The Euro is the only currency that is officially recognised
as legal tender in the Republic of Ireland. On occasion shop-staff
and hotels may accept sterling (GBP), however, this is not
always the case.
2. Do I need a passport to come to Ireland?
If you are a citizen of the European Union you need a passport
or national identity card in order to enter the Republic of
Ireland. We strongly recommend that you bring a passport
as a form of identification if you have one.
If you are not a citizen of the European
Union then you must have a passport to enter the country.
You may also need a visa if you are visiting from a country
outside of North America. We advise that you consult your
travel agent about this issue before you travel.
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3. Can I bring my pet on holiday with me?
Unless you are travelling from the UK to the Republic of
Ireland you may not bring pets into the country.
All animals entering the country must undergo lengthy quarantine
procedures. Because Ireland is an island animal borne diseases
such as rabies have never been a problem here. The strict
rules governing the entry of animals into Ireland are in place
to prevent the spread of rabies, and other animal borne diseases,
to this country.
4. Where can I find places to eat?
Dublin has a wealth of fine restaurants and cafes offering
every conceivable type of food. For more information on where
to eat in Dublin why not check out our guide to the pubs
and restaurants
of Dublin.
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5. Where can I find a map of the city?
There are interactive maps of the city available on our site
in the maps section.
Excellent maps of Dublin are also available from Dublin Tourism.
You can order one online from our site by clicking
here.
6. What coach/walking /other tours of the
city are available?
There are many tours of the city available. Dublin Tourism
offers some very fine tours of the city. You'll find details
of these in the tours and trails section
of the site.
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7. Where can I get information on accommodation?
Information on all types of accommodation is available in
the accommodation section
of the site. You may also book a room online from that section.
8. How do I get from the Airport or the
Ferry Terminals to the City?
Airport - City - Airport: There are a number of options for
those looking to travel from the airport to the city or vice-versa.
Taxis are available outside the terminal building, as are
buses. For more information on the bus system in Dublin why
not take a look at the Dublin
Bus website or the Aircoach
website Ferry - City - Ferry: As with the Airport
there are a number of options open to those seeking to travel
to the city from the Ferry Terminals. From Dublins North Wall
Terminal, visitors may get a bus or a taxi. From Dun Laoghaire
Ferry Terminal, visitors may take a taxi, get the bus, or
use the DART light rail. Bus information is available from
Dublin
Bus while information on the DART service can be obtained
from Irish
Rail
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9. What events are currently running in
Dublin?
Dublin's event calendar is always full. You can take a look
at what's on in our fair city by going to the events
section.
10. Are there telephone information lines
I can call?
Yes, there are a number of information lines run by Bord
Failte (the Irish Tourist Board) that can provide you with
information on Dublin and other holiday destinations in Ireland.
Please use the number for your country
Ireland: 1850 230 330 (all calls
charged at local rates)
United Kingdom: 0800 0397000
USA: 800 223 6470
France: 01 53 43 1212
Canada: 1800 223 6470
French Belgians: 02 6739 940
French Swiss: 052 202 69 06
German Swiss: 052 2 02 6906/7
Italian Swiss: 052 2 02 6906
Sweeden: 08 662 8510
Finland: 09 608 966
Denmark: 33 1580 45
Spain: 91 577 1787
Netherlands: 020 622 3101
Belgium: 02 673 9940
Italy: 02 869 0541
Norway: 22 56 33 10
Austria: 01 715 8317
Australia: 02 92996177
Germany: 069 92318550
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