Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
appliances that don't automatically convert voltage; instead, buy a cheap replacement in
Europe. Low-cost hair dryers and other small appliances are sold at Dunnes and Tesco
stores in bigger cities; ask your hotelier for the closest branch.
Discounts:
Discounts (called “concessions” in Ireland) aren't listed in this topic.
However, many Irish sights offer discounts for youths (up to age 18), students (with proper
identification cards,
www.isic.org
)
, families, seniors (loosely defined as retirees or those
willingtocallthemselvesasenior),andgroupsof10ormore.Alwaysask.Somediscounts
are available only for citizens of the European Union (EU).
This section offers advice on paying for purchases on your trip (including getting cash
from ATMs and paying with plastic), dealing with lost or stolen cards, VAT (sales tax) re-
funds, and tipping.
