COUNTRY: IRELAND
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the third-largest island in Europe.
Politically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially named Ireland), which covers five-sixths of the island, and Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom. In 2011, the population of Ireland was about 6.6 million, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain.
The island's geography comprises relatively low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. Its lush vegetation is a product of its mild but changeable climate which is free of extremes in temperature.
COUNTY: WICKLOW
County Wicklow was the last of the traditional 32 Irish counties to be formed and is part of the Mid-East Region, located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wicklow, which derives from the Old Norse name Víkingaló, which means "Vikings' Meadow".
Wicklow is colloquially known as the Garden of Ireland. It is the 17th-largest of Ireland's 32 counties by area, being thirty-three miles in length by twenty miles in breadth, and 16th-largest by population.
The adjoining counties are Wexford to the south, Carlow to the southwest, Kildare to the west and Dublin to the north.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Do I require a visa in order to travel to Ireland?
Depending on where you are travelling from, and through which country/ies you will be transiting, you may require a visa or transit visa.
Please click here to check if you require a visa to enter Ireland.
For more information on visa requirements for entering Ireland, please click here.
Feel free to contact us should you require an official invitation letter for visa application purposes.
What currency is used in Ireland?
The currency used in Ireland is the Euro.
- Symbol: €
- Subunit: Cent
- Banknotes: €50, €10, €5, €200, €20, €100, €500
- Coins: 1 cent euro coin, 20 cent euro coin, 10 euro cent coin, 2 euro cent coin, €2, 50c, 5c, €1
Which language is predominantly spoken in Ireland?
The two official languages of the Republic of Ireland are Irish and English. English has been chosen as the first language for a vast majority of the Irish population.
What is the weather like in Ireland in July?
Summer in Ireland occurs during the months of May, June and July. In summer, the averages for highest temperatures are between 18°C - 20°C (64°F - 68°F).
The warmest months, July and August, get about 18 hours of daylight and it gets dark only after 11pm. Hence the well-worn phrase in Ireland; "sure there's a grand stretch in the evenings".
