Dramatic coast, unspoiled beaches, scenic landscape, castles and monasteries, picturesque villages, friendly and easy-going people…

Even though Ireland is a relatively small island, it’s hard to describe it in just a few words.

To see the real Ireland, get out of the city and explore the countryside. Have a pint (or two) in a pub and listen to traditional music. Moan about the weather with locals who are some of the friendliest people we have ever met.

We lived in Ireland for 12 years and we still enjoy exploring it.

Ireland has its magic indeed.

The island of Ireland comprises the Republic of Ireland, which includes 26 counties, and Northern Ireland, which includes six counties in the northeast that are part of the United Kingdom.

We cover the island as a whole to make things easier for travellers who might visit both parts of the island in one trip.

Quick Facts

Population:             4.6 million in the Republic of Ireland, 1.8 million in Northern Ireland

Area:                       70,273 km2 in the Republic of Ireland, 13,843 km2 in Northern Ireland

Capital:                    Dublin in the Republic of Ireland, Belfast in Northern Ireland

Currency:                Euro (EUR) in the Republic of Ireland, Pound Sterling (GBP) in Northern Ireland

Language:               English, Irish

Electricity:              Plug type G (three square pins), voltage 230V/50Hz

Driving:                   On the left-hand side of the road

Time:                       Western European Time Zone (UTC +00:00), Summer (Daylight Saving) Time is observed in Ireland

Ireland in Photos

Trim Castle, County Meath
Loop Head Lighthouse, County Clare
Benbulben, County Sligo
Carrowmore, County Sligo
Inishmore, Aran Islands
Kylemore Abbey, Connemara, County Galway
Cliffs of Moher, County Clare
Malahide Castle, County Dublin
Phoenix Park, Dublin
The Spire, Dublin
River Liffey, Dublin
Temple Bar, Dublin
Howth harbour, County Dublin
Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary
County Kerry
Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Mount Errigal. County Donegal
Fanad Head Beach, County Donegal
Adare, County Limerick
Slieve Donard, Mourne Mountains
Dunluce Castle
Giant’s Causeway
White Park Bay
Belfast City Hall

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