General tips by IrishFem
Banks are open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. On Thursday the banks stay open until 5pm. Normal shopping hours are from 9am to 7.30pm. Late night shopping takes place on Thursday/ Friday with some shops open until 9pm. Some major stores and supermarkets are open on Sundays. The currency is Euro. Electrical current is normal voltage 220v and 13 amp. Square pin plugs are used. Emergency services dial 999 that call is free. Operator is 10 and directory enquiries 11811. If you are visiting and not sure if you need a visa, you should check out www.irlgov.ie Most tourist attractions are opened from 10am to 5pm 7 days a week. Some of the attractions do close on Monday check the free newspapers.
Dublin had several newspapers. The Times and Independent are broadsheets, the sun and mirror are tabloids. The evening hearld comes out in the afternoon, good if your looking for a place to stay or a job. Also check out www.daft.ie if you want to find a house to share or place of your own if your thinking about staying long term. We have 6 TV stations, one which is in Irish and the other 5 english. Most pubs are on the digital platform and will show most big sporting events. Smoking is not permitted like the states smoking is totally banned in public places. Check out the following link for more information on Dublin. www.discoverdublin.ie
