Ireland Country Overview
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Country Overview
Green, verdant and misty, Ireland has a rich heritage of castles, gardens, and houses that vary from tiny cottages built of mud to grand Georgian buildings.
It is also home to rollicking pubs and Irish Whiskey, and possibly that is why the people of the land are so friendly and see curious little men in green suits carrying pots of gold, whatever the reason, Ireland is a lively, beautiful place to visit.
Daily Budget
With Ireland being an expensive country to visit, it would be wise to budget accordingly. If you stay in hostels, self cater or grab some pub grub; it is just possible to come out on US$25. However, remember to add traveling costs, and watch out for dreadful practice of charging extra for a bath.
When to Go!
Daylight hours are long, and the weather is at its warmest in July and August bringing throngs of tourists and sending prices rocketing, but the weather is miserable in the winter months, so the best time to visit Ireland would be in June or September. Having said that, the Dublin International Film Festival is held in February, and the public holiday, St Patrick's Day falls on 17 March.
Daily Budget
With Ireland being an expensive country to visit, it would be wise to budget accordingly. If you stay in hostels, self cater or grab some pub grub; it is just possible to come out on US$25. However, remember to add traveling costs, and watch out for dreadful practice of charging extra for a bath.
When to Go!
Daylight hours are long, and the weather is at its warmest in July and August bringing throngs of tourists and sending prices rocketing, but the weather is miserable in the winter months, so the best time to visit Ireland would be in June or September. Having said that, the Dublin International Film Festival is held in February, and the public holiday, St Patrick's Day falls on 17 March.