Dublin is one of the top cities in Europe. Dublin is buzzing with youthful energy and offers a mild climate, night life, visitor attractions, activities and shopping. The options are endless and the welcome is always warm.
CLIMATE
Dublin's climate is mild and very changeable. It's influenced by the Gulf Stream. Winter temperatures average 4*C – 7*C (39* - 44*F) and in the summer between 16*C – 20*C ((60* - 67*F). There are about 18 hours of daylight daily during July and August, only getting truly dark after 23:00.
POPULATION
The population of Dublin City and the County is almost 1.4 million.
English is the spoken language throughout Ireland, although there are some places where the native language, Irish, is still spoken.
The Euro is the only currency that is officially recognised as legal tender in the Republic of Ireland. One Euro is made up of 100 cent.
The international code for Ireland is 00 353. the local area code for Dublin is 01. In an emergency, call 999 or 112
Internet and WiFi access are available throughout Dublin with local libraries offering free WiFi connectivity.
220 / 240 volts (50 cycles) is the standard electrical current throughout Ireland. Plugs are 3-pin flat. Adapters are therefore required for 2-pin appliances.
Most post offices are open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 and some open on Saturdays from 09:00 – 13:00. The General Post Office on O'Connell Street in the city centre is open Monday to Saturday 08:00 – 20:00
In general, banks open Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00, with late opening on Thursdays until 17:00. All major credit cards are widely accepted. Foreign exchange facilities are widely available in Dublin.
Dublin was Europe's first smoke free Capital City! Since 29th March 2004 smoking has been banned in all enclosed places of work, public buildings, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants and cafes. Most bars and restaurants have outdoor smoking areas where Irish people like to socialize.
You can book theatre and other event tickets at any of the numerous Box offices in Dublin.
New Year's Day - January 1st
St. Patrick's Day - March 17th
Good Friday - although not a public holiday, is observed as
such for many businesses in Dublin
Easter Monday - Monday following Easter Sunday
May Holiday - first Monday in May
June Holiday - first Monday in June
August Holiday - first Monday in August
October Holiday - last Monday in October
Christmas day - December 25th
St. Stephen's day - December 26th
With its magnificent history, rich culture, flourishing economy, affable citizens and venerated quality of education, Dublin is indeed one of the best places in the world to learn the English language.
