St. Patrick’s Festival is Ireland’s official celebration for Ireland’s national holiday – St. Patrick’s Day. Around the globe on the 17th March, Ireland is celebrated with parties and parades but the BIG party is here in Ireland where we celebrate…
BUYING At some point in your life, you may wish to either buy or sell a home or property. It is not possible in Ireland to fully go through the purchase or sale of a home or property without legal…
AMBULANCE AND TRANSPORT SERVICES Information In Ireland, there are three types of ambulance services available: Public health ambulance and transport services. Private ambulance and transport services. Volunteer ambulance services. In the public health service, the Health Service Executive (HSE) may…
CAR RENTAL Information Hiring a car in Ireland on holidays can be a great way to travel around this or another country without having to buy a car. You may also need to hire a van or a larger vehicle…
BUS SERVICES Information Public bus services in Ireland are licensed and regulated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. There is a range of public bus transport services in Ireland (both private and State-owned) offering services on a range…
3rd LEVEL EDUCATION-UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES & COURSES At present, many organisations in Ireland are entitled to award or validate qualifications in the further and higher education sectors. Further education and training is between post-primary level and higher education. Higher education and…
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS Meeting and Greeting For the most part, Irish people are relaxed, laid back and welcome visitors warmly. But it’s always a good idea, when visiting a foreign country, to know customs and traditions in order to avoid…
Climate Overall, Ireland has a mild, but changeable, Oceanic climate with few extremes. The climate is typically insular, and as a result of the moderating moist winds which ordinarily prevail from the South-Western Atlantic, it is temperate, avoiding the extremes…
Music Festivals CLONAKILTY GUITAR FESTIVAL Established in 2005, this festival is dedicated to various styles and techniques that make guitar one of the most versatile and influent instruments in the world. From bluegrass to blues, jazz, rock folk and acoustic…