Take advantage of Ireland, one of the world’s finest destinations to conduct your business. This small but beautiful island nestling on the North West continental shelf of Europe boasts one of the world’s most developed economies surrounded by a cultural heritage that pre-dates history itself.
Ireland has some of the best conference and events venues in the world amongst the best golf links courses in the world. Beyond this though, it is the warm and friendly humour of the Irish themselves together with their unique Gaelic culture that makes this small island a special place to visit.
Take advantage of the abundance of meeting space, from 4 to 5 star hotels to purpose built conference centres, world class cuisine, golf courses, spa resorts, shopping and all kinds of activities in this superb Business Tourism destination.
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| Area: | 70,280 square Km, 127th largest country in the world |
| Population: | 3,924,140 (Republic of Ireland in 2003) |
| Government: | Parlimentary democracy, Dáil Éireann lower house, Seanad Éireann upper house Written Consitution, Bunrach Na hÉireann Member of the European Union |
| Capital: | Dublin or Baile Átha Cliath in Gaelic |
| Currency: | Euro |
| Motoring: | Drive on the left as in UK and Australia |
| Electrical Mains: | Standard 220-240 volts 50Hz 13 amp three pronged square pin 3 phase 16, 32, 64, 125amp C-form five pin |
| TV Standard: | PAL 625 line (although HD is available via some digital providers) |
| Smoking: | Banned in all buildings except in designated hotel rooms |
| Pub/Bar times: | Mon-Thurs 1000 to 2330 Fri-Sat 1000 to 0030 (also Bank Holiday Sundays) Sun 1000 to 2300 Many city bars and clubs have extensions to 0300 or later Extensions can be easily obtained for private functions |
| Emergencies: | Dial 999 or 112 on any telephone for An Gárda Siochána (police), ambulance, fire fighting services and marine rescue |