The third-largest island in Europe, located in the northwest of continental Europe.
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How to use sink with separate hot/cold taps?
I just traveled to Ireland. I was amazed to find that water sinks (at home, restaurants and public) have separate taps for hot and cold water.
If you use only the cold water, your hands freeze. If ...
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Business trip to Germany with a multiple entry visa to Ireland?
A one year multiple entry visa to Ireland (as I was invited on a business trip // in April) was issued to me as I presented invitation letters to Germany (in May) & France (in June) besides my ...
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Where can I find road atlas for Ireland including campsites?
Could someone recommend a road atlas for Ireland (and N. Ireland) with campsites marked on it?
EDIT: I am looking for "real" paper map/atlas. I will be camping in a tent.
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UK Transit Visa
I am travelling to Budapest and therefore have a Schengen Visa. I hold an Indian passport and a valid US visa. I'm travelling from Chicago-Heathrow-Budapest and returning by Budapest-Dublin-Chicago.
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Family Hotels in Ireland? [closed]
My family and I are traveling to Meath in May 2013 and would like advice on a list of great hotels specifically 4 star range close to tourist attractions. Can anyone help us?
So far I looked at ...
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Can I rent a car in UK to travel to Republic of Ireland? [duplicate]
I want to rent a car in the UK for a driving holiday in Ireland - do any rental firms permit this?
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Pick-up Soccer in Dublin
I'm going to Dublin on vacation for a few days at the end of November. I am hoping to play in a very casual soccer game or two while I am there. Does anyone know of good places to find welcoming ...
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Renting a car in Ireland when under 25?
My friend and I are planning a vacation to Ireland later this year. We'll be there for a week, flying into Dublin and then renting a car and driving around the country.
Both of us are 23. Are there ...
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Where can I go with an Irish visa but without a Schengen visa?
I will visit Ireland for training purpose (~10 weeks, single entry short term visa). I am searching for stuff to do and places to visit.
I know that Ireland is not part of Schengen states. So, my ...
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Is there any United States slang I should avoid in the UK or Ireland?
We'll be spending a couple weeks this summer in the UK (Scotland and London), then a week in Ireland. Is there any slang common in the United States that we be best avoided in either country? For ...
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Sail & Rail to from Ireland to the Isle of Man
I've often used Sail&Rail tickets to travel between Ireland and the UK. Seat61 tells me that Sail&Rail is also available from the UK to the Isle of Man. However, I cannot find out whether I ...
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Recommendations on Car Hire and Train Travel for a UK trip in March 2013?
We are flying into London in early March and after a few days wish to catch a train out of London and hire a car for about 2.5 weeks - drive around England / Scotland / Wales / Ireland. There will be ...
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Power plug in Ireland: is it the same as in the rest of Europe?
What kind of power plug is used in Ireland?
Is it the typical plug used in most of Europe? Or is it the British one?
(Could you attach or link to a photo so I can make sure?)
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What to wear in Ireland at winter [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Winter apparel for Europe Nov - Dec 11
I will be in Ireland (Galway) for November and December. What should I wear?
P.S.: Where I live, it never goes below 10°C.
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What's a good prepaid SIM card for data in Ireland?
Please recommend an Irish prepaid SIM card for buying a prepaid internet data package.
I'll need about 500MB for a week in Dublin (300-700MB is fine)
Specifically I would purchase a micro SIM for ...
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Renting a car in Ireland & Great Britain: 1 rental or 2?
My wife, two kids and I will be traveling in Ireland and the UK Nov. 1st through 21st. We're flying into and out of Dublin. Our plan is to do a clockwise tour: Fly into Dublin -> Belfast -> Scotland ...
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Reality Check on Data Roaming and Tethering in Ireland/Poland
I am in the U.S.
I would like to be able to go to Ireland and Poland and be able to tether my laptop to some kind of MIFI-like device or a cell phone that can create a wireless hotspot.
From what ...
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What are Ireland's top places to visit with a toddler?
I am planning a visit with my daughter (2 years) and wife around Ireland (and Northern Ireland) for ten days. We start from Cork and finish in Dublin. What are the most interesting places to visit? In ...
