Dublin Essentials
Dublin Essentials & Tourist Information
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Currency
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Euro
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Flight Time
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UK 1 Hour aprox |
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Time Zone
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GMT |
| Language | Gaelic, English |
| Voltage | 240 V (UK three-pin plugs) |
Dublin Tourist Attractions
Dublin museums and attractions are generally open 7 days a week from 10am-5pm with the majority closed on public and bank holidays. Admission prices are good value and great savings can be had with the Dublin tourist pass giving free entry to 30 city centre attractions and free local transport for €15 per day. Dublin Castle is among the most popular sights and is open daily until 4.45pm. It houses elegant state apartments, a royal chapel, library and gardens. Entrance is €5 and is well worth a visit.
Dublin Opening Hours
Dublin Opening Hours
Standard shopping opening hours are very similar to those throughout the UK with stores open for business Monday to Saturday from 9am until 5 or 6pm. Late night shopping traditionally takes place in Dublin on Thursdays with most open until 8pm. A very limited number of stores and boutiques - especially book shops, open on Sundays and generally operate from 10am until 4pm. There are several lively fresh produce markets in Dublin such as the Moore Street Market on O'Connell Street which has similar opening hours.
Dublin Food & Drink
Dubliners are becoming increasingly more cosmopolitan in their tastes and cuisine for every corner of the globe can be found in the city. However a city break in Dublin should definitely sample some delicious local dishes such as beef and mutton stew and pork baked with juniper berries and mustard. Dublin Bay prawns are always a delight and every Dublin short break should have a gastronomic encounter with the humble potato. Whether your preference is Colcannon, Boxty, Champ or simple potato pie, the culinary choices for the spud are endless. A pint of real Dublin Guinness is perfect for washing down a hearty and fulfilling meal.
Tipping & Etiquette In Dublin
The Irish are extremely open, talkative and friendly and during a city break in Dublin you are sure to gain an army of new best friends, especially during a night out. Visitors will receive a warm handshake and genuine friendly greeting whenever being introduced. There is no official tipping policy that visitors need to follow when spending time in Dublin. Some restaurants add a service charge to bills which do not require any further gratuities and where this is not the case, a figure of around 10% would suffice. Tips are not really expected in taxis, hotels and pubs.
Irish Phrases For Tourists
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Hello
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Dia dhuit
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Do you speak English? |
Conas tá tú?
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Goodbye
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Slán agat | Excuse me | An labhrann tú Béarla? | |
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Good Morning
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Madainn mhath
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How much is it?
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Tha mi duilich
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Good Afternoon
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Feasgar Math
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Where is...? |
Cá bfhuil …?
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| Yes | Sea |
Hotel
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Óstan
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| No | Ní hea | The bill pease | Bialann | |
| Please | Más é do thoil é | Beer | Beoir | |
| Thank you very much | Go raibh maith agat | Coffee | cupa cofaidh |
Dublin Useful Numbers
• Calling the UK from Dublin – 0044 + area code minus zero + number
• Police – 999
• Ambulance – 999
• Fire – 999
Disabled Access In Dublin
Although Dublin does have a relative high proportion of cobbled streets, the city is in general very amenable to wheelchair users. Airport services, trains and local buses have low clearance access and passenger assistance available. The city tourist authority publishes an accredited list of approved hotels, restaurants and attractions which provide disabled facilities.
Irish Embassies
• GB Embassy - 29 Merrion Road, Dublin 4 Eire (01) 2053700
• Ireland Embassy - 17 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HR Telephone (020) 7235 2171.
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