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Flags of Ireland
Language
Republic of Ireland
Northern Ireland
They say that the Irish have the “gift of the gab” (eloquence) – so what language do we speak? English and Irish (Gaeilge) are the two official languages in the Republic of Ireland while English is the language of Northern Ireland. Everyone on the island of Ireland speaks English. The Gaelic language in Ireland is spoken by locals in rural parts of the west, northwest and south of Ireland. However, residents of these regions also speak English. All road signage in the Republic of Ireland appears in English and Gaeilge.
Time in Ireland
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are both in the GMT Time Zone. Daylight Time Saving occurs the last Sunday of every March (the clocks move forward 1 hour) and the last Sunday of every October (the clocks move back 1 hour)
Electricity in Ireland
he power plugs and sockets in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Currency
Republic of Ireland: v The € (Euro) is the currency of the Republic of Ireland. One euro consists of 100 cent. v Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. v Coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2. v Higher denomination notes such as €100, €200 and €500 will not normally be accepted in retail outlets, so bring cash in lower denominations when you’re travelling to Ireland. Northern Ireland: v The GB£ (Pound) is the currency of Northern Ireland. One-pound sterling consists of 100 pence. v Notes are £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100. v Coins are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
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