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Discover the Amazing Ireland

Ireland is divided into therepublic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is a sovereign European state. The national language in Ireland is Irish and is ranked as the 3^rd largest European island. Ireland is estimated to have at least 6 million people with less than 5 million living in the Ireland republic while less than 2 million reside in Northern Ireland

Immigration Requirements to Enter Ireland  

For US citizens, they will only be required to produce a valid passport to enter Ireland for stays not exceeding three months. The immigration authority of Ireland has put in place strict immigration rules for visitors. You are required to present documentation stating your reason for visiting and the length of stay to the immigration office immediately after arrival.

Transportation facilities in Ireland

While in Ireland, there are quite a number of transport options you can choose from. The most common modes of transportation in Ireland are buses, cars, and trains.

Buses

You can use buses to move up and about Ireland. There are several bus terminals around Ireland. It is important to note that not all buses in Ireland serve tourists are they are advised to use cars which are the more common mode of transport. 

Trains

The train is another way of moving around Ireland. You will be able to visit the main Ireland attractions but you will have very limited options as the trains all go towards a central point of the attraction sites and you are left to find your way through to your destination.

Car rental

As stated above, cars are the most convenient way to explore Ireland. When you rent a car, you will be able to see and explore the amazing sceneries in Ireland at your own convenience. There are numerous car rental agencies in Ireland, it is impossible not to get one with the car you prefer driving. You may even be lucky to get cheap car hire agencies with great pick up and car drop off options.

Unlike the buses and trains that can be really inconvenient, a car rental will give you the opportunity to drive all the way to your location without having to switch buses or trains in order to reach your destination. The various car rental agencies have long fleets of cars you can select from, they vary from 4 wheel drives to mini vans and family and individual cars. It is also possible to rent a car from the airport’s car rental agency offices.

Places to visit with your car rental in Ireland

There are quite a number of great scenic places you can drive to in Ireland. Most of these places in Ireland are historical but there are also places with a modern touch. You can visit the Guinness storehouse, the newgrange, the Glendalough, as well as the Giant’s Causeway.

There are also places meant for family getaways that are fun filled and exciting. These places include the Dublin zoo which is the 3^rd most ancient zoo worldwide, the Fota island park for the wildlife, the Irish heritage park, the Bunratty castle as well as the marble arch caves.  

Accommodation in Ireland

You can opt to stay in five star hotels to cheap motel rooms, or even ideal medieval castles. All these come I either self catering basis or bed and breakfast. You can also get guesthouses hostels as well as campus accommodation. You ought to carry out some research and have a place in mind before your visit.

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