IRELAND

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CURRENCY:

Euro - EUR, Symbol €

DENOMINATIONS:

NOTE: €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.

COIN: €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

US DOLLAR ACCEPTED?

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS AND ATMS:

Most major credit cards are accepted. ATM machines are also widely available.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

Available in the usual places - banks, bureaux de change and airports.

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES:

These enjoy wide acceptance. They are best to get in US dollars, Euros or Sterling.

BANKING HOURS:

Mon-Fri 0930-1630. Note: some banking hours vary, check in advance if unsure.

CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS:

N/A

COUNTRY OVERVIEW:

The Republic of Ireland is an island located in Europe - it is the third largest island in Europe. It is situated next to the United Kingdom, to the North West of continental Europe. Ireland carries an ancient history dating back to Celtic settlers 8000 BC. Part of the island is Northern Ireland which belongs to the United Kingdom. The capital of Ireland is Dublin, and the official languages are Irish and English.

POPULATION:

Around 6 million

ECONOMY:

Ireland's economy bases much on exports. There was an economic crisis in the 1980s in Ireland, which has led to large scale reforms. The GDP per capita for Ireland is now fifth highest and has been ranked as having the highest quality of life in the world. There is a forecast for reduced growth in 2008 and 2009 due to the global financial crisis.