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Pack light, you wont need alot of dressy clothes. There is no where to wear them. Think warm and comfortable. Maybe 1 dress for special occasion or night out. Unless you stay in a big city like Dublin - there are only small pubs. No night clubs in small towns.
Think comfortable. They do not wear high heels around Ireland and the roads and side walks are very uneven.
BRING TOWELS! If they have towels (self catering cottages do not) they will be small. So bring one of your own to be safe.
Digital is my choice.
SPICES!!!!!!!!!!! They do not use spices, nor sell spices in Ireland. They have very bland food and again if you are in a self catering cottage as we were, there are absolutely no spices. Also, I would've killed for a non stick frying pan, with all the cooking anc cleaning I did with 4 kids. Also there is a "mapquest" type of site for Europe that I found VERY helpful to guide us there and back on the roads. SEE LINK BELOW
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 Which way now! by Vintom
Sturdy walking shoes are a must if you want to explore.
Can all be bought locally.
No problems getting film or batteries. bring lots as there are a great many things worth photographing.
Always handy to have some beach gear, Ireland has some of the best beaches in Europe.
If you are touring on your own I would recommend a good map of the country. There are many smaller roads that can be used on a scenic drive. Leave a Comment
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 Slippery Rock by Goner
Always, always take an umbrella and warm clothes, in September especially. An Irish sweater is made for this weather.
Plenty of film for this picturesque country.
Take a good pair of hiking shoes or boots, the terrain is rocky and slippery in the Irish mist. Leave a Comment
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 Get a good map ! by knierpieperLeave a Comment
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 Benbulben by Conflictrealms
The weather can be very Unpredictable. If travelling in the Summer, bring summer clothes, ie T shirt, shorts, and just a few jumpers and long bottoms. But in winter, it can be very cold and you'll most likely see several inches of snow. Leave a Comment
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One thing you might want to consider bringing if you are driving is music. The radio stations outside of Dublin are horrible if they exist at all. Desperate for tunes, we bought some traditional Irish music on cassette. Really wish we had brought some tapes with us. Leave a Comment
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I forgot to bring walking shoes, and had to buy a pair while I was there.
Always bring TP (Toilet Paper). You never know when you will need it. And it can be embarassing if you don't have it.
Bring lots of film, Ireland is beautiful.
People don't think of Ireland as a beach place, but it was hot when I was there, so always be prepared, bring a bathing suit.
The toilets in Ireland are a step up (down) from outhouses, so if you have room, pack your own toilet seat. They are pretty nasty. Leave a Comment
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 See, I told you it can be
quite windy!!! :-) by chrissyalex
Definately bring a waterproof jacket with a hood if you will be visiting mostly parks and the countryside. I would advise to pack mostly casual clothes and comfortable shoes. Although bring at least one or two nice outfits and heels for night
You can get whatever you need here very easily. Just bring the usual ..although lipbalm may be very helpful as it can get very windy
A VT friend suggested to me to bring a panoramic disposable camera and it was an excellent idea! It really captured how dynamic the landscapes are! I went in December which is rainy season and it was quite cloudy, so I used 800 speed film for my regular camera . Maybe this was not necessary, but I would definately not use anything less than 400 sp
An umbrella may be helpful if you are walking around a city, but will not help at all at very windy places such as the Cliffs of Moher Leave a Comment
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Rucksack is always good. You should take into account the humid and rainy weather.
Good comfortable shoes are essential. Warm and waterproof clothes, an umbrella. Raincoat is useless, because the weather is changeable and the humidity will just make you sweat.
You can find most of the things in Ireland. Leave a Comment
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1 carry-on sized bag
1 duffle bag with wheels
1.In your carry-on bag pack 3 sets of clothing include items that could be rinsed out in sink and re-worn (travel smiths has some great packable clothes);a toiletry bag; spare pair of shoes; raingear.
2.Bring duffle bag empty.Buy good hand knit sweaters and woolens in Ireland! Also can be used to pack other purchases made while visiting! Leave a Comment
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