This fact sheet is for Canadian nationals only. Please note if you are not a Canadian passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Travel Advice | Travel advice and advisories for Ireland |
| Canadian Embassy in Ireland | Embassies and consulates | Ireland (Government of Canada) |
| Irish Embassy in Canada | Canada - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie) |
| Entry Requirements | gov.ie - Current rules for travelling to Ireland (www.gov.ie) |
| Visa Information | Visas for Ireland - Department of Foreign Affairs (dfa.ie) |
| Currency Conversion | Live Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to Euro |
| Cultural Insights | Hofstede Country Comparison -- Ireland |
| Insurance | Health Insurance | ICOS (internationalstudents.ie) |
| Health Information | Home - Institute of Public Health |
| Solo Female Travel | Ireland Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice (solofemaletravelers.club) |
| Gay Travel Index | Gay Travel Index (gayguide.travel) |
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Police | 112 |
Country Facts
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital city | Dublin |
| Language | English (official), Irish (official) also spoken by approximately 38.7% |
| Currency | Euros |
| Phone Code | +353 |
| Internet Code | .ie |
| Time Zone | UTC |
| Drives on | Left |
| Plug Types | Type G |
| Drinking Water | Safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Roman Catholic 78.3%, Church of Ireland 2/7%, other Christian 1.6%, Orthodox 1.3%, Muslim 1.3%, other 2.4%, unspecified 2.6% |
| Significant Dates | March 17 – St Patrick's Day (Patron Saint of Ireland) |