Driving

Citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and Switzerland can enter Ireland without a visa. Citizens of a further 56 countries, including many in the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and more are also visa-exempt. A short-stay visa waiver programme allows visitors of certain nationalities to enter Ireland visa-free …

Influenced by the Gulf Stream, Ireland has a mild temperate climate with summer temperatures generally ranging from 14 to 16 degrees Celsius (60-70 Fahrenheit). Summer is the warmest and busiest time to visit Cork. The temperatures are generally around 10 degrees Celsius (50 degree Fahrenheit) in Spring and Autumn, which are probably the best …

The following pharmacies are located in Cork's city centre and have extended hours. Phelan's Late Night Pharmacy: 9 St Patrick's St, Centre, Cork +353 21 427 2511 Monday-Saturday: 9.00-21.00, Sunday: 11.00-21.00 Irwins Midnight Pharmacy …

Cork Airport is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) south of Cork and it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the city. There is a regular bus service from the airport to the bus station at Parnell Place in Cork city centre. The number of the bus is 226. Taxis are available just outside the …

You can walk in most of Cork city very easily, but there are also means of transportation available. Find the information on the websites below. For information on bus times, tickets and prices go to: www.buseireann.ie For information on rail services go to: …

Taxis and Hackney Cabs are available in Cork. Taxis can be hailed down in the street, but Hackney Cabs must be booked from offices. Costs are measured by distance, taxis have a metre. If you have to be somewhere at a particular time, it is wise to book in advance as offices can be quite busy. …

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The standard voltage in the Republic of Ireland is 220 volts. Plugs are 3-pin flat, therefore adapters are required for 2-pin …

An Post is Ireland’s national postal service provider. Generally, Post Offices are open from 9am to 5.30 pm during weekdays and 9am-1pm on Saturday. In larger towns, the Saturday opening may be extended. General Post Office …

If you intend to rent a car when you’re in Ireland, make sure to familiarise yourself with the Irish road rules. In particular pay attention to the speed limits: 120km on motorways; 100km on national roads; 80km on regional and local roads; 50km in a built-up area. Also note that, unlike in other countries, …