•   Ireland has a low rate of violent crime.
•  According to the Irish Central Statistics Office, although there has been a marked
  drop in most categories of recorded crime, there was an increase in theft, fraud, and
  public-order offenses in the last few years.
•  There have been a limited number of assaults on foreigners and tourists, including
  violence toward members of racial minority groups.
•  There have also been several reported assaults in Dublin by small, unorganized
  gangs roaming the streets in the early morning hours after the pubs close, and a high
  incidence of petty crime in major tourist areas—mostly theft, burglary, and pursesnatching.
•  Thieves target rental cars and tourists, particularly in the vicinity of tourist attractions.
•  In some cases, purse- and bag-snatching have involved physical assault or violence,
  especially in Dublin. Take extra caution to guard your passports and wallet.
•  Do not leave your drinks unattended at bars/restaurants, as there have been some
  instances of drinks being spiked with illegal substances, leading to incidents of
  robbery and sexual assaults.

Safety in Ireland
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Health

CDC Travelers Health | Ireland

Health in Ireland
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Visa Info

U.S. State Dept Visa Info | Ireland

Visa Info in Ireland
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Currency Info

Currency Info in Ireland
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Communication

Communication in Ireland
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Transportation

Transportation in Ireland
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Culture

• Greeting: Men and women usually shake hands when greeting one another.
  Handshakes are usually on the firmer side and don’t linger much. Hugs are
  acceptable for someone you are very close to.

• Religion: The Catholic church has played an important role in Ireland’s cultural and
  political history, and has shaped the values of the people and laws of the land.

• Tipping: Taxi drivers are generally tipped 10 percent of the total fare as a tip. At
  restaurants, a service charge of 10 to 15 percent is often included on the bill (if not, a
  10 to 15 percent tip is standard depending on the quality of service). Bartenders at
  pubs customarily do not expect tips.
• Language: The Irish government enacted a law outlawing the English language on

  road signs and official maps in Ireland’s most distant western regions, called the

  Gaeltacht. The law is meant to promote the use of the Gaelic language. Areas

  affected by the law include western parts of Counties Cork, Donegal Galway, Kerry

  and Mayo, as well as Gaelic-speaking pockets of County Waterford (located in

  southeast Ireland) and County Meath (located northwest of Dublin). Thousands of

  formerly bilingual road signs have been changed to Irish only, which may cause

  confusion for tourists visiting the area.

Culture in Ireland
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Shipping / Mailing

DHL | Ireland

Shipping / Mailing in Ireland
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Tips

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Additional Info

Additional Info in Ireland
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