Ireland
country · Ireland
Overview
Ireland is a country in Europe, with its capital at Dublin.
Key facts
| Country | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR |
About the country
Ireland is a country in Europe.
The capital city is Dublin.
Practical information
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main languages spoken are English, Irish.
Traffic drives on the left.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Ireland by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Ireland
Among the places worth a look in Ireland are Dublin, Limerick, Galway, Swords, Cork, Ennis, Tallaght, Waterford, South Dublin and Kilkenny — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Ireland usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Ireland
Hotels are booked on Booking.com (a third party, off this page). You book and pay them directly — Head Your Way is not the seller.
Getting around Ireland
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.