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Essential apps for
Ireland
Éire
EnglishEUR5 apps
Ireland is small, friendly, and English-speaking. FREENOW handles licensed taxis. Most travelers also use Revolut, which is Irish-founded.
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Power & Plug
TypeG
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz
Same as UK.
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Tipping
Tipping is appreciated but more modest than in the US; leave around 10-15% in sit-down restaurants if service isn't already included. Tipping is not expected in pubs for drinks ordered at the bar, though rounding up a taxi fare is common.
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What to know before you go
✓ Do
- Buying rounds in pubs is a strong social custom; if you're in a group, expect to take your turn buying drinks for everyone.
- Order and pay for drinks at the bar rather than waiting for table service in most pubs.
- Self-deprecating humor and friendly 'slagging' (gentle teasing) are normal and signal that you're liked.
- Greet with a simple handshake and a 'How are you?' which is often a greeting rather than a real question.
- Be patient and unhurried in conversation; small talk about weather and sport is a normal social warm-up.
- Stand on the right on escalators and queue politely without pushing.
✕Don't
- Do not refer to Ireland as part of Britain or call Irish people British; the Republic is an independent country.
- Avoid making jokes or strong assumptions about 'the Troubles', religion, or Northern Ireland politics with strangers.
- Don't refuse a bought round without a polite explanation, as skipping your turn can seem rude.
- Avoid loud, boastful behavior; understatement is valued over showing off.
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Around tourist spots in Dublin, distraction thieves and pickpockets work crowded areas like Grafton Street and Temple Bar.
- Some Temple Bar pubs charge premium 'tourist' prices for pints, so check prices before ordering.
- Unlicensed taxis at night may overcharge; use marked taxis with a roof sign and meter or a ride app.
- Friendship-bracelet or rosemary-sprig sellers may press an item into your hand and then demand money.
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