WHAT IS THE CURRENCY USED IN IRELAND?
The unit of currency in the Republic of Ireland is the Euro written as €. There are 100 cents to €1. Coins come in 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2. Notes come in €5, €10, €20, €50, and €100 (there are €500 notes as well but they are very rare!!). Visa and MasterCard credit cards and debit cards, as well as ATM access cards are widely accepted in the Republic and Northern Ireland and, if you have a personal identification number (PIN) cash withdrawals can be made at ATM machines which can be found in all towns, but possibly not in smaller villages. International money systems, like Cirrus and Plus are linked to ATM’s in the Republic. Check with your bank before traveling to ensure which ATM’s may be applicable and what charges will be incurred for their use. American Express cards and Diner Club cards are not as readily acceptable.
