Country
Ireland is the third largest island in Europe. To the east of Ireland, separated by the Irish Sea, is the island of Great Britain. The population of the island is slightly over 6 million (2007), with 4.4 million in the Republic of Ireland and an estimated 1.75 million in Northern Ireland.
Getting Here
To travel to Ireland don’t might be easier. There is a wide selection of air and maritime connections, as well as packages of holidays offered by tour operators well-known.
By plane: There is a wide network of flights to Ireland from many Spanish cities.
By ship: it is possible to come by ship, with your car or as normal passenger, to 6 different ports. From Spain it will be necessary to stop over in England or to go in a direct ferry from the north of France.
Travel through Ireland
Buses and trains: Ireland has an excellent network of services, bus and train. The Dart Rapid Transit Rail is a train service that operates in the area of Dublin from Howth and Malahide in the north of the county of Dublin, across Dun Laoghaire up to Greystones in the county of Wicklow.
It is very easy to travel for the city of Belfast and the zone with the buses of the city and the train of the region.
If you travel for Ireland with public transport don’t forget to ask for tariffs of special discounts or for the Emerald Card or the tickets Irish Rover, which offer unlimited trips for the network of buses and of trains for 3, 5 or 15 days.
Weather
The weather in Ireland is very moderate. In summer the temperatures range between the 10 º and 27 º C. It is important don’t forget to take a raincoat and umbrella in any season of the year; the rains are very abundant though soft. Also is recommended to take a coat. The coldest months are January and February and the sunniest are May and June.
Useful Information
Visas: Students from EU countries do not need a visa to enter Ireland. Please check the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs to see the list of those whose citizens/nationals do not require a visa to enter Ireland.
www.irlgov.ie/iveagh/services/visas/default.asp
Students from non-EU countries may need a student visa and should check with their nearest Irish Embassy before travelling. If there is no Irish Embassy in your country, it is possible to apply at any Irish embassy or by post to:
Visa Office
Department of Foreign affairs
69 – 71 St Stephens Green,
Dublin 2, Ireland
Telephone +353 1 478 –822
For a list of Student Visa Requirements please click on the following link www.justice.ie
We can assist with the application procedures for the visa when required. Please contact the Institute for further information about the visa requirements.
Risks of Health: None, not being necessary to be vaccinated against anything before going.
Time: GMT/UTC plus 1 hour
Electricity: 240V, 50Hz and the plugs are three flat pegs.
Currency: Euro
For any information to related with Ireland you can visit web page of the Office of Ireland’s Tourism: www.discoveredireland.com
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