| The summers are warm and the winters are | | | | 10% tip to appreciate their service. Giving a tip to the |
| moderate with some snow. May and June are the | | | | porters and hair dressers is customary here. |
| sunniest months. Weather changes quite frequently | | | | Electricity |
| from cloudy to sunny and vice versa. If planning the | | | | The voltage in Northern Ireland is 240V, 50AC. |
| visit during the summer, lightweight woolen or cotton | | | | Getting There |
| clothes are recommended and jacket for spring and | | | | The national airline that operates here is Aer Lingus, |
| autumn. Always carry raincoat for that untimely | | | | which provides service from most of the major cities |
| showers. Incase of emergency call 999 or 112. About | | | | of the world. Airlines like Delta Air Lines and many |
| The Country | | | | other have been introduced and to promote them, |
| The summers are warm and the winters are | | | | promotional air fares are being offered. Checking out |
| moderate with some snow. May and June are the | | | | such offers will prove to be money savers. There |
| sunniest months. Weather changes quite frequently | | | | are many flights from UK to Ireland. The Dublin |
| from cloudy to sunny and vice versa. If planning the | | | | airport is located at 10 km away from the city. |
| visit during the summer, lightweight woolen or cotton | | | | Services like taxis, air coach, buses transport |
| clothes are recommended and jacket for spring and | | | | passengers to their destination. Airport has duty free |
| autumn. Always carry raincoat for that untimely | | | | shops, bank, currency exchange, car hire, tourism |
| showers. Incase of emergency call 999 or 112. | | | | information, and restaurants for a comfortable |
| Culture | | | | journey. Shannon Airport is situated to the north of |
| Most of the locals prefer speaking English here. | | | | Limerick City and is 24 km and 25 minutes away |
| Handshaking is customary. Irish are social people and | | | | from it. Buses, coaches and taxis are available for |
| are good at having a lively chat even with strangers. | | | | transportation. Other services that are provided are |
| People live in great harmony and make great friends. | | | | duty free shops, currency exchange, bank, tourism |
| Foreigners are welcomed with warmth and are made | | | | information and restaurants. While planning to travel, |
| to feel at home. Guests are never sent back empty | | | | check out other airports like Cork Airport and Knock |
| stomach as food is always served at any time of the | | | | Information Airport for more options. A departure |
| day, to the guest. Most of the locals come from an | | | | tax of 10 is to be paid by people over 12 years |
| agricultural background. Dinner is considered to be a | | | | of age at the Knock International Airport. |
| meal of importance as it is the time when the whole | | | | To take ferries check out the Baltimore, Galway, |
| family gets together and eat. One can dress casually | | | | Dublin, Wexford and Kinsale ports. Most of the ferries |
| when out on the streets except women are | | | | offer high-speed services. Time to time special offers |
| expected to dress formally at social gatherings and | | | | are being announced which can be availed to save |
| at fine restaurants. Smoking is banned in public | | | | money. Check out the websites as some of them |
| places. | | | | offer online booking facility. |
| Shopping | | | | Duty Free Items |
| Many towns organize flee markets at least once a | | | | 1. 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g |
| week, which is worth checking out for cheap goods. | | | | of tobacco |
| Belfast is the shopping capital of Ireland; most of the | | | | 2. 1l of spirits and distilled beverages (more than 22 |
| stores open up early and close early too. On | | | | per cent) or 2l of other alcoholic beverages with an |
| Thursdays, shops remain open till 8 in the night. | | | | alcoholic strength not exceeding 22 per cent, including |
| Value Added Tax of almost 17% is charged, which | | | | sparkling or fortified wine, plus 2l of table wine |
| can be reclaimed later. So if the visitors buy anything | | | | 3. 50g of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette |
| from the stores remember to check if the store | | | | The carrier should be above 17 years of age. Sharp |
| operates the Retail Export Scheme, which would | | | | objects, explosives, firearms, food or agricultural |
| require the passport and filling of the Tax Free | | | | items and hay or straw should be brought along as |
| Shopping Form by the sales person. If the restaurant | | | | they are strictly prohibited. |
| bill doesn’t includes any tax, leave behind a | | | | |