Official website of Tourism Ireland - Travel information, travel offers, maps - everything you need to know to plan a trip to Ireland.

Travel to Ireland with a valid UK visa

Visit Ireland

Visiting Ireland continues to be even easier!

Tourism Ireland

Short-stay visa waiver programme extended

Until 2016!

Once you have entered the UK with a valid UK travel visa, you can visit Ireland using the same visa. Terms & conditions apply.

Kevin O'Brien

Irish cricketer Kevin O'Brien visits India

He launched his book 'Six after Six' and encouraged students to choose Ireland

    Win a holiday to Ireland!

    Enter our competition to win a trip to the Emerald Isle for you and a friend!

    Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Co Antrim

    Titanic Belfast is now open!

    The brand new Titanic Belfast experience is the largest (and arguably most impressive) Titanic attraction in the world!

    Titanic Belfast

    Northern Ireland 2012

    Your time, our place. Enjoy a year full of incredible festivities and world-class attractions.

    Northern Ireland 2012 - your time, our place

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    Latest holiday and airfare deals and great holiday ideas.

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    Chalo Ireland Family Fun Guide

    Meet the Rais. An Indian family that travelled to Ireland for a family holiday.

    Chalo Ireland Family Fun Guide

    Romantic Ireland

    Ireland is the perfect place to explore with someone you love! We’ve put together 6 itineraries to help you plan the trip of a lifetime with that special someone.

    Romantic Ireland

    Plan Your Visit

    Let your journey begin, down that lane and around that corner...

    • Getting to Ireland

      Check out how to fly, drive or sail from wherever you are in the world

    • Getting around

      Explore Ireland at your leisure by plane, train or automobile - literally any way you like.

    • Currency

      The Euro is the local currency in the Republic of Ireland. In Northern Ireland, Sterling is the local currency

    • Language

      English and Irish (Gaelic) are the two official languages of the Republic of Ireland. In Northern Ireland, English is the official language.

    • Public Holidays

      The Republic Of Ireland and Northern Ireland share a number of public holidays.

    Explore by map

    Use our interactive map to explore Ireland

    Explore by map