• Population: 4 million
• Area: 70,282 square km, 70,282 square miles.
• Language(s): English, Irish
• Capital City: Dublin
• Major Cities: Cork, Galway, Limerick.
• Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +1, From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT
• Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents)
• Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required, but NOT by the following:
1) Nationals of Ireland Rep
2) Persons born in United Kingdom travelling direct from United Kingdom

• Cork International (ORK)
• Donegal (CFN)
• Dublin (DUB)
• Galway (GWY)
• Kerry County (KIR)
• Knock International (NOC)
• Shannon (SNN)
• Sligo (SXL)
• Waterford (WAT)

Ireland is a developed and stable democracy

CRIME: Ireland has a relatively low crime rate .

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Excellent medical facilities are available in Ireland.

Arthropod borne diseases:

• None

Water- or food borne diseases:

• Travellers diarrhoea

Other diseases:

• none

Vaccination recommendation:

Climate: A temperate, changeable climate with mild summers and cool winters with rainfall evenly spread throughout the year. The west tends to be the wettest area, with the east and south enjoying the most sunshine. Due to the influence of the Gulf Stream, winters tend to be reasonably mild with little snow.

Clothing: Light or mediumweights for summer with warmer mediumweights for winter. Rainwear recommended throughout the year.