Weather
Ireland generally has a mild, temperate climate; however sometimes the weather there works on 'four seasons in a day' principal, meaning things can be a little unpredictable.

Summer temperatures generally range from 60ºF/15ºC to 70ºF/20ºC. The warmest months tend to be July and August.
Spring and fall are generally 50ºF/10ºC.

Winter is between 40ºF/5ºC and 46ºF/8ºC. Snow is rare, but rain can occur at any time of the year. The coldest months are January and February

Smoking
The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have introduced a blanket ban on smoking in all places of work to protect public health and reduce the incidences of smoking related illness.

Smoking is prohibited in public areas - this includes all bars, nightclubs and restaurants.

Although hotel bedrooms may be exempt from the ban, it is applied to all other areas within hotels.

Money
Ireland uses GBP in Northern Ireland (£) and Euro in The Republic of Ireland (€).

Holidays

Date	Holiday	Irish Name
01 January	New Years Day	Lá Caille or Lá Bliana Nua
17 March	St. Patrick's Day	Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Varies	Good Friday	Aoine an Chéasta
Varies	Easter Monday	Luan Cásca
First Monday in May	Labour Day	Lá an Lucht Oibre
First Monday in June	Bank Holiday	Lá Saoire i mí Mheitheamh
First Monday in August	Bank Holiday	Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Last Monday in October	Bank Holiday	Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
25 December	Christmas Day	Lá Nollag
26 December	St. Stephen's	Lá Fhéile Stiofáin or Lá an Dreoilín