☘️ Introduction: Your Travelling to Ireland Guide Begins Here
So, you’ve decided to visit the land of rolling hills, Guinness, and suspiciously talkative locals? Excellent choice. This travelling to Ireland guide will prepare you to take on the Emerald Isle with the heart of a Viking and the humour of an Irish granny.
All you need is a rain jacket, a sense of adventure, and maybe a mild caffeine addiction for those early flights.
🛬 Getting Here: Longboats Optional
The Vikings once rowed across icy seas; you can simply fly (or ferry, if you’re nostalgic).
- By Air: Dublin, Cork, and Shannon airports welcome flights from all over the world.
- By Sea: Ferries from Britain and France still give that “intrepid explorer” feeling — without the seasickness.
👉 Check out our Travelling to Ireland Tips here for airport transfers and arrival advice.
📄 Documents and Essentials
Nobody enjoys being the person rifling through their bag at passport control.
- EU/UK citizens: No visa required.
- US, Canada, Australia, NZ: 90 days visa-free.
- Everyone else: Check visa requirements on the Irish Immigration Service site.
- Travel insurance: Not mandatory, but very sensible (especially if you plan to chase sheep for photos).
🎒 What to Pack (Yes, You’ll Need a Raincoat)
Ireland’s weather has commitment issues — sunshine one minute, sideways rain the next.
Essentials:
- Waterproof jacket & sturdy shoes
- Layered clothing
- Universal adapter (Type G plug)
- Reusable water bottle
- Your sense of humour
👉 See our Packing for Ireland blog for a full seasonal checklist.
🗣️ Learn the Lingo
Irish English has its own rhythm — musical, sarcastic, and occasionally baffling.
A few survival phrases:
- “Grand” = fine.
- “Deadly” = awesome.
- “Craic” = fun (and no, not that kind).
- “Sláinte!” = cheers.
Read The Craic Guide to decode conversation like a local.
🌧️ What to Expect When You Get Here
Expect warmth — from the people, not necessarily the weather.
Kindness that borders on nosiness.
And that every “five-minute” story will take at least twenty.
Expect that once you’ve seen Ireland, you’ll want to come back.
⚔️ The Valhalla Way
At Valhalla Tours, we blend Norse spirit with Irish soul.
We’ll take you beyond the postcards — to ancient sites, lively pubs, and the kind of landscapes that make you believe in myths again.
👉 Explore our Cultural and Adventure Tours
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