Ireland

Ireland is known as the “Emerald Isle” because of its famously green landscape.

Country

At a glance

Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Dublin

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Languages: Irish & English

Best time: May–Sep

Weather: Mild maritime; cool and changeable year-round

Top attractions: Dublin • Cliffs of Moher • Galway • Ring of Kerry • Killarney • Cork

Nature: Atlantic coastline • green countryside • mountains • lakes • dramatic sea cliffs

Quick fact: Ireland is known as the “Emerald Isle” because of its famously green landscape.