What times are shops, bars and restaurants open in Ireland?
Shopping hours are 9am – 5.30/6.00pm Monday to Saturday, with late night opening until 8pm on Thursday in most major towns and cities. Most large stores open on Sundays from 12 noon until 6pm. Most country towns have a half-day closed each week, usually Wednesday. Back to Top Currency On 1 January 2002 the Irish punt was replaced by the Euro, a currency shared by 11 other EU countries. From 1 July 2002 it is the only legal currency in the Republic of Ireland. The Euro consists of 100 cents. Notes are € 5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. Coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c and €1 Back to Top Clothing The weather can change very quickly and dramatically and so ensure that sweaters alongside light cottons are packed regardless of the time of year. A raincoat and/or umbrella are as necessary as a swimsuit when travelling in Ireland! As is a positive attitude and state of mind because in Ireland you cannot allow the weather to interfere with or upset plans. Back to Top Passport/Visa All
