South

Everything you need to know about the South of Ireland

Bank hours

Banks are open from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday with late opening until 5pm on Thursdays. The South is well served with ATM machines in most villages and towns, most of which will accept Cirrus.

Driving

If you intend to rent a car when you’re in Ireland, make sure to familiarise yourself with the Irish road rules. In particular pay attention to the speed limits: 120km on motorways; 100km on national roads; 80km on regional and local roads; 50km in a built-up area.

Emergencies

Dial 999 or 112 for fire, Garda (police) and ambulances.

Getting Around

Bus Éireann provides services all over the South. For information on times, tickets and prices tel: ++ 353 1 836 6111 or log onto Bus Eireann. For information on rail services contact Iarnród Éireann at Irish Rail.

Parking

Many towns and villages have parking restrictions in operation. Make sure to check whether there is a disc parking or pay and display parking wherever you intend to leave your car. Failure to comply can result in heavy fines, or your car being towed.

Pub hours

Pubs are open 10.30am to 11.30pm Monday to Thursday and until 12.30am on Friday and Saturday. Sundays are 12.30pm to 11.30pm. Pubs in Ireland are closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Most nightclubs will serve until around 2.30am.

Shopping

Shopping hours are generally 9am-6pm Monday to Saturday with some shops in larger towns and cities staying open late on Thursday until 8pm. Some shops are also open on Sunday afternoons in larger towns and cities, and generally newsagents will stay open longer in the evenings and open earlier in the morning as well.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted anywhere indoors in the Republic of Ireland, except in hotel rooms and private accommodation.

Tourist Information

To find your local tourist information office log on to www.southeastireland.ie

Need to know

• Cork Kerry Region

  Official Website for Cork / Kerry

• South East Tourism

  Official website for South East tourism

Upcoming events

• Splash, Jiggles & Games Art Classes

  17 Jan 2009 - 07 Mar 2009

• The Shindig Traditional Music and Set Dance Festival Weekend

  23 Jan 2009 - 25 Jan 2009

• Waterford New Music Week Festival

  02 Feb 2009 - 08 Feb 2009

• Tipperariana 2009 Book Fair Festival

  08 Feb 2009

• Snowdrop Week at Altamont Gardens

  09 Feb 2009 - 15 Feb 2009

• Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh

  18 Feb 2009 - 22 Feb 2009

• The Gathering Festival

  18 Feb 2009 - 22 Feb 2009

• Gradam Ceoil TG4 2009

  04 Apr 2009

• Samhlaíocht Easter Arts & Bumble Bee Festivals

  11 Apr 2009 - 13 Apr 2009

• Waterford Festival of Food

  17 Apr 2009 - 19 Apr 2009

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