Incentives in Ireland
Ireland boasts top class incentive facilities that are on par the finest in the world.
Ireland is easy access. You can fly in from almost every part of Europe and USA.
Ireland is well used to visitors and accommodation is available from luxury 5 star hotels to university campus style rooms.
Ireland’s internal transport system is well equipped and easy to arrange, which enables smooth movement to and from conference locations, accommodation and entertainment venues.
Ireland is plugged in! The latest in audio-visual transmission and telecommunication links are available.
Ireland is a beautiful country with a fascinating history, making it easier to entice your colleagues to attend your event.
Important Facts About Ireland:
Entry and Customs
Passports are not required by British citizens born in the United kingdom and travelling from Britain although identification may be needed. Citizens of European Union states and Switzerland may use a passport or national identity card.
All other nationalities must have a passport.
Countries whose passport holders DO NOT require visas to enter Ireland:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea (Rep of South), Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, U.S.A., UK & dependent territories*, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Western Samoa, Zimbabwe.
* British Dependent Territories:
Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory (South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands) British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Archipelago, Peros Banos, Diego Garcia, Danger Island), Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands and dependencies , Gibraltar, Hong Kong **, Montserrat, Pitcairn, (Henderson, Ducie and Oneno Islands), St. Helena and dependencies ( Ascension Island, Tristan Da Cunha), the sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, Turks and Caicos Island, British Virgin Islands.
** A person in possession of a Hong Kong certificate of identity requires an entry visa for the state.
Nationals of the following countries require transit visas:
Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Cuba, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Zaire, Lebanon, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Zaire.
If you require a visa or have any queries please contact the Irish Embassy or Consulate in your country of permanent residence.
Money
The currency is the Euro (€). The Euro came into operation in January 2002.
Language
English is the spoken language in Ireland. Irish, or Gaelic (Gaelige), the ancient celtic language of the country is also spoken by about 5% of the population.
Public Holidays
Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland are:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- St. Patrick’s Day (March 17)
- Good Friday (though this is not a statutory holiday many businesses close and pubs are closed all day)
- Easter Monday
- 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 25)
- St. Stephen’s Day (December 26)
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