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Ireland
Tourist information - Ireland
Ireland, (Gaelic Éire), is a republic comprising about 80 percent of the island of Ireland. The country consists of the provinces of Leinster, Munster, and Connaught and part of the province of Ulster.
Climate
Not called the Emerald isle for no reason, average rainfall is 40 inches per annum hence the lush green vista. The climate of Ireland is warmer than other locations on the same latitude.
Principal Cities
The capital and largest city is Dublin, with a population of around 1,500,000. Cork is the second largest city. Other important cities and towns include Limerick, Galway and Waterford.
Towns in Ireland (click town name for more information)
Driving Advice in Ireland
Drive on the left, overtake on the right.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Warning Triangle Recommended.
First Aid Kit Recommended.
Horns not to be used between 23:30 hrs and 07:00 hrs
SPEED LIMITS
Cars only
Built-up areas = 30 mph
Major roads outside towns = 40 mph
Major roads outside towns = 50 mph
Major roads outside towns = 60 mph
Motorways = 70 mph
SEAT BELTS
Front seat = Compulsory
Rear seat = Compulsory if fitted
Children under 12 years are not allowed in front seats unless in an approved seat or harness.
DRIVING LICENCE
Minimum Driving age 17.
National driving licence is accepted.
FINES
Offenders have 21 days to pay fines.
On-the-spot fines for parking offences.
DRINKING and DRIVING
Blood / Alcohol limit is 0.08%.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Police 999
Fire Service 999
Ambulance 999
PARKING
Except where there are yellow lines on the road and within a bus stop area, any restrictions are lifted from 6:00 p.m. Where parking meters are in use there is a maximum time of 2 hours.
We offer car hire in the following locations in Ireland
Cork Airport (ORK), Cork Downtown, Dublin Airport (DUB), Dublin Downtown, Galway Airport (GWY), Galway Downtown, Kerry Airport (KIR), Killarney, Knock Airport (NOC), Limmerick, Shannon Airport (SNN) and other locations
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