Practical Information for Travelling to Ireland
Bus Eireann: Ireland's national bus company - official site.
Bank Holidays
There are a lot of Bank or Public Holidays in Ireland and you'll notice that most businesses will close on these days and most employees will be off work.
January 1st: New Year's Day
March 17th: St. Patrick's Day
Friday before Easter: Good Friday
Monday after Easter: Easter Monday
First Monday in May: May Day Holiday
First Monday in June: June Holiday
First Monday in August: August Holiday
Last Monday in October: October Holiday
December 25th: Christmas Day
December 26th: St. Stephen's Day
December 31th: New Year's Eve
Emergency Numbers
Dialing 999 will get you to an operator for all the emergency services - ambulance, fire brigade, Gardai (police) and boat, coastal and mountain rescue.
Health Care
EU Citizens are entitled to free emergency hospital treatment in a public ward with an E111 form, which you need to obtain in your own country before you travel. Check your local post office or health board. All other visitors will need the appropriate insurance.
Tipping
In most hotels and restaurants a service charge of 10-15% is added to the bill. If you liked the service a small additional tip is always appreciated. Tipping is not usual in pubs, except when you are served at your table. Cabs can be tipped 10%.
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