| Warm clothes and shoes- Ireland has a moist | | | | digital camera such as rechargeable batteries, |
| climate and it can be windy, which when combined | | | | charger for the camera, and plenty of film! Ireland |
| makes it feel cooler. The Gulf Stream means we | | | | and its natural beauty offers a wonderful |
| have a very moderate but unpredictable climate. | | | | backdrop for marvellous photograph images so be |
| So packing clothes for Ireland is easy: something | | | | prepared to snap our natural beauty! |
| wind and water proof and also something warm. | | | | Don't forget a plug converter/adaptor - so you |
| Be prepared also for good weather as we do | | | | can use essential electrical items. The |
| actually get some very nice hot sunny days! Bring | | | | three-pronged plugs are the ones that will work in |
| layers and a waterproof jacket. 'Layers' such as a | | | | Ireland so make sure to pack these. |
| good wool sweater and a light rain/wind breaker! | | | | If you're on prescription medicine make sure you |
| In winter it can get quite damp so bring plenty of | | | | bring a prescription with you, and you're your |
| warm clothes. The west coast of Ireland has | | | | health insurance details. |
| some of the best beaches in Europe so bring | | | | Pack a good Travel Guidebook and Road Map of |
| some beachwear too, especially in summertime. | | | | Ireland. Especially if you're booking car hire in |
| Shoes - comfortable walking shoes in fact! Make | | | | Ireland. Fair enough the modern car hire contract |
| sure to pack a pair or two of comfortable walking | | | | can afford you a GPS and Satellite Navigation |
| shoes or hiking boots as the best way to see the | | | | systems, but a good tip is to purchase an |
| Irish countryside and many of it sights is on foot. | | | | ordnance survey map of Ireland. The place names |
| The unit of currency in the Republic of Ireland is | | | | will be in both the Irish and English language. Please |
| the Euro - in Northern Ireland it's Sterling. Make | | | | also visit the Maps page. |
| sure you have some of both currencies especially | | | | Not necessarily important but if you have room in |
| if you are travelling to both parts of Ireland. | | | | your luggage and if you play a musical instrument |
| A backpack is always handy - especially if you're | | | | take it along! If you can sing and play it would go |
| hiking or walking long distances to attractions - | | | | down just mighty in any pub session you may |
| and bring along some waterproof bags! The | | | | drop into, especially along the west coast of |
| wonderful Irish countryside will make you want to | | | | Ireland. And don't forget to pack your smile to |
| walk and walk some more! | | | | Ireland - it will be given back to you a thousand |
| Pack that camera and if you have one, a film | | | | times! |
| video camera. Don't forget essentials for the | | | | |