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    Itinerary suggestions

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    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

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