Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Internet Access
Wi-fi and 3G networks are making internet cafes largely redundant (except to gamers); the few that are left will charge
around €6 per hour. Most accommodations have wi-fi service, either free or for a daily charge (up to €10 per day).
Legal Matters
The possession of small quantities of marijuana attracts a fine or warning, but harder drugs are treated more seriously.
Public drunkenness is illegal but commonplace - the police will usually ignore it unless you're causing trouble. If you
need legal assistance contact the
Legal Aid Board
(
1890 615 200).
PRACTICALITIES
Currency
Euro (€)
Newspapers
Most popular local newspapers:
»
The Herald
(
www.herald.ie
, €1.30)
»
Irish Independent
(
www.independent.ie
,
€1.90)
»
Irish Daily Mail
(
www.dailymail.co.uk
, €1)
»
Irish Times
(
www.irishtimes.com
, €2)
»
Irish Examiner
(
www.examiner.ie
,
€1.90)
Money
ATMs
Most banks have ATMs that are linked to international money systems such as Cirrus, Maestro or Plus. Each transaction
incurs a currency conversion fee and credit cards can incur immediate and exorbitant cash-advance interest-rate charges.
We strongly recommend that if you're staying in the city centre, you get your money out early on a Friday to avoid the
long queues that can form after 8pm.
