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Overview
Fabrics such as handwoven tweed or linen, handknitted woolen and cotton goods, sheepskin items, gold and silver jewellery, Aran knitwear, pottery, crystal, basketry, whiskey, pipes and antiques.
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Opening hours
Mon-Sat 09.00-17.30/18.00. Supermarkets are often open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays or Fridays.
Annotation
The VAT on goods and services in the tourism sector is 9%.
Nightlife
Introduction
Discotheques and nightclubs can be found in almost every city. The pubs host live music and evenings of traditional Irish folk music, featuring top-notch singers and professional groups. Medieval banquets at ancient castles like Bunratty are a particular attraction. The many theaters and cinemas offer further evening entertainment.
Accommodation
Hotels
Approximately 850 hotels are officially registered with the Bord Fáilte (Tourist Office) and are regularly checked for their standard. The Bord Fáilte also sets the prices. Almost all hotels are affiliated with the Irish Hotels Federation: Irish Hotels Federation, 13 Northbrook Road, IE-Dublin 6. (Tel: (01) 497 64 59. Internet: www.irelandhotels.com).
Camping
All campsites are regularly inspected. The location and facilities of the approved pitches are listed in an official campsite guide from the Tourist Office. The guide also contains details of all companies that hire out tents, caravans and camping equipment. There are 135 camping and caravan sites, most open from May to September. Further information is available from the Irish Caravan and Camping Council, PO Box 4443, IE-Dublin 2. (Internet: www.tourismireland.com).
Other accommodation options
The 32 youth hostels of the Irish Youth Hostel Association An Oige offer basic, good value accommodation. Dorms with comfortable beds and cooking facilities are available to members of An Oige, JHW and similar associations. Further information is available from An Oige: 61 Mountjoy Street, IE-Dublin 7. (Tel: (01) 830 45 55. Internet: www.anoige.ie). Around 560 Farmhouses and 3230 Town and Country Homes ) offer bed and breakfast on a daily or weekly basis, in some cases half or full board of your choice. More information from Fáilte Tuaithe – Irish Farmhouse Holidays, 4 Ballycummin Village, Raheen, IE-Limerick, County Limerick. (Tel: (061) 30 99 55. Internet: www.irishfarmholidays.com). Offer holidays for those in need of relaxation who are looking for variety and want to be looked after all around. Restaurants, heated indoor swimming pools and holiday homes and apartments are available. All holiday villages are registered with the Tourist Office. The holiday resorts are mostly small and are situated in some of the most beautiful counties. Early booking is recommended. Directory on request from the Irish Tourist Board. The holiday resorts are mostly small and are situated in some of the most beautiful counties. Early booking is recommended. Directory on request from the Irish Tourist Board. The holiday resorts are mostly small and are situated in some of the most beautiful counties. Early booking is recommended. Directory on request from the Irish Tourist Board.
Culture
Religion
87.4% Catholics; also 2.9% Anglicans (Church of Ireland), Presbyterians and Jews.
Social Rules of Conduct
Social manners: Irish people are very sociable and always up for a craic or a chat. The Irishman Oscar Fingal O’Flaherty Wills (Oscar Wilde) once said: »We are the greatest orators since the ancient Greeks«. There’s a friendly, small-town vibe everywhere, and there’s a strong sense of togetherness. Visitors are warmly welcomed nationwide. Lunch is the main meal, dinner is called tea. Casual wear is accepted everywhere. People shake hands to greet each other and often address each other by their first names. Smoking: There is a ban on smoking in all enclosed public spaces such as hospitals, restaurants, pubs, cinemas, on public transport (apart from smoking compartments on long-distance trains), etc. Tipping: 10% is customary in restaurants. If a “service charge” is already listed on the bill, the additional tip will be less. The tip is already included in the hotel bills. In bars and restaurants, it is not customary to tip unless you have been served at the table. Porters and barbers expect a tip. Taxis usually round up or give 5-10% for exceptional service. the additional tip will be less. The tip is already included in the hotel bills. In bars and restaurants, it is not customary to tip unless you have been served at the table. Porters and barbers expect a tip. Taxis usually round up or give 5-10% for exceptional service. the additional tip will be less. The tip is already included in the hotel bills. In bars and restaurants, it is not customary to tip unless you have been served at the table. Porters and barbers expect a tip. Taxis usually round up or give 5-10% for exceptional service.
Climate
Best travel time
The Gulf Stream and mild south-westerly winds ensure a temperate Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm, winters are generally mild and rainy. January and February can be cold at times. Spring and autumn are very mild. precipitation all year round. The best travel time is from the end of spring to the beginning of autumn.
Country data
Phone prefix
+353
Area (sq km)
70182
Population
4,937,786 (Source: homosociety)
Population density (per square km)
70
Population statistics year
2020
Member of the EU
yes
Main emergency number
112
