Car Hire in Ireland

Tourist information - Ireland

Ireland, (Gaelic Éire), is a republic comprising about 80 percent of the island of Ireland. The country consists of the provinces of Leinster, Munster, and Connaught and part of the province of Ulster.

Climate

Not called the Emerald isle for no reason, average rainfall is 40 inches per annum hence the lush green vista. The climate of Ireland is warmer than other locations on the same latitude.

Principal Cities

The capital and largest city is Dublin, with a population of around 1,500,000. Cork is the second largest city. Other important cities and towns include Limerick, Galway and Waterford.

Drive on the left, overtake on the right.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

Warning Triangle Recommended.
First Aid Kit Recommended.

Horns not to be used between 23:30 hrs and 07:00 hrs

SPEED LIMITS

Cars only

Built-up areas = 30 mph
Major roads outside towns = 40 mph
Major roads outside towns = 50 mph
Major roads outside towns = 60 mph
Motorways = 70 mph

SEAT BELTS

Front seat = Compulsory
Rear seat = Compulsory if fitted
Children under 12 years are not allowed in front seats unless in an approved seat or harness.

DRIVING LICENCE

Minimum Driving age 17.
National driving licence is accepted.

FINES

Offenders have 21 days to pay fines.
On-the-spot fines for parking offences.

DRINKING and DRIVING

Blood / Alcohol limit is 0.08%.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Police 999
Fire Service 999
Ambulance 999

PARKING

Except where there are yellow lines on the road and within a bus stop area, any restrictions are lifted from 6:00 p.m. Where parking meters are in use there is a maximum time of 2 hours.

MasterCarsDirect offers car hire in the following locations in Ireland

Cork Airport (ORK), Cork Downtown, Dublin Airport (DUB), Dublin Downtown, Galway Airport (GWY), Galway Downtown, Kerry Airport (KIR), Killarney, Knock Airport (NOC), Limmerick, Shannon Airport (SNN) and other locations.