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IRELAND An Intern’s Guide to CONTENTS Basics...................................

IRELAND An Intern’s Guide to CONTENTS Basics.............................................. 3 Travel Plans..................................... 4 Immigration.....................................5 Housing...........................................6 Transportation.................................7 What to See......................................8 Workplace.......................................9 Social Life......................................10 Pop Culture....................................11 Politics............................................12 Miscellaneous................................13 BASICS Ireland Area: 31,520.6 sq mi Population: 5,981,448 Languages: English and Irish President: Mary McAleese Taoiseach: Brian Cowen Literacy Rate: 99% Currency: Euro € Warmest temperature: 33.3 °C Coldest temperature: 19.1 °C Ireland is divided into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is still a part of the UK. Dublin Area: 44 sq mi Population: 1,661,185 Weather: Maritime climate with mild winters, cool summers and much precipitation Dublin is the capital of the Republic. It is divided by post codes. TRAVEL PLANS Tickets: A round-trip flight from PDX to Dublin International will cost about $1000. It’s a great idea to shop around for discounted flights from STA Travel, Expedia, Traveolocity and the like. Also try comparing the cost of a round-trip ticket with two one-ways, as it may be considerably cheaper. Purchase your tickets early and give yourself some time to explore Dublin before you start your internship. Currency: There are several ATMs in the airport and a currency counter, so there is no need to fuss with currency exchanges before you arrive. ATMs take all major cards, but be sure to alert your bank about your travel plans as they are fond of placing holds on accounts used internationally. Leaving the airport: You can ride an Airlink bus from the airport to the city centre (the 747) or the Heuston train station (the 748) for €6. Taxis are readily available but fares depend greatly on where your new place is situated. Expect to pay at least €15 and as much as €40. IMMIGRATION If your stay in Ireland is less than three months, a visa isn’t required. Irish immigration is known to be very secure and professional. Make sure you have proper documentation of your internship. It is also a good idea to suggest a leaving date to the immigration officer because they are not usually very liberal with time. Pack in Your Carry-on Baggage: Passport Proof of health insurance IE3 appointment letter Your new address Confirmation of your flight home Don’t Forget: Remember to register your trip with the U.S. State Department at: travelregistration.state.gov HOUSING Dublin City (villages and bus routes) Dublin is expensive and the cost of housing isn’t immune. The average cost to rent a room near the city centre is €500 per month. When budgeting, remember to factor in a deposit, utilities and shared household items like soap and toilet paper. The best resource for finding a room is the Internet. Start early and consider staying at a hostel for a week before committing to a property. Online Resources gumtree.ie daft.ie dublin.craigslist.org let.ie ie.easyroommate.com Never send money before you see the property. There are countless scams on the Internet that trick students into paying a deposit or first month’s rent for a room that doesn’t exist. When you’re browsing housing websites, look for ads that list phone numbers and photographs. It’s a good idea to post an ad describing yourself and your situation. You’ll receive dozens of replies but only have to respond to the ones you like. TRANSPORTATION City Bus Tips When you see your bus approaching, extending your arm tells the driver to stop. Drivers expect you to tell them the amount you’re going to pay. They will issue you a ticket. Refunds are issued if you overpay. You can cash them in at the Dublin Bus Headquarters on O’Connell Street. The Irish drive on the opposite side of the road, so look both ways! Dublin Bus (Bus Átha Cliath) dublinbus.ie Bus is the easiest and cheapest way to travel around the city. The fare you pay depends on how long you travel. If you live within 15 minutes of the city centre, for example, expect to pay €1.50 per ride. You can purchase a weekly travel pass for €23 or a monthly travel pass for €98. Sometimes it’s much cheaper to purchase daily passes than weekly or monthly, so make sure you evaluate your specific transportation needs before making a purchase. Luas (Irish for speed) The Luas is a tram system with two lines: red and green. Tickets are sold for single trips, one-day, seven-day and 30-day passes. Fares depend on how far you travel. Check out luas.ie for a fare calculator. Luas The Luas is a tram system with two lines: red and green. Tickets are sold for single trips, one-day, seven-day and 30-day passes. Fares depend on how far you travel. Check out luas.ie for a fare calculator. Outside of the city: Dublin Bus offers some day tours outside of the city, check online or at the main office. Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) irishrail.ie Trains are the main mode of transportation outside of Dublin. You can travel Ireland from East to West in a span of 3.5 hours. There are two main lines: the DART and the regular rail. There are DART stations located throughout Dublin and Heuston Station is the main hub for rail. Rail fares can be expensive, so double check the prices online. Sample fares: Dublin to Bray €3 one way Dublin to Cork €59.50 one way Dublin to Sligo €29 one way Dublin to Galway €31.50 one way Luas Lines WHAT TO SEE Temple Bar An extremely popular cultural district in Dublin’s city centre. Usually packed with tourists. Temple Bar is located along the Liffy, near Wellington Quay. Dublin Castle The castle was originally built for defense but served as English government headquarters in Ireland until 1922. One of the medieval towers still stands. Tours are given daily until 4 p.m. Located off of Dame Street, near Temple Bar. GPO & The Spire The General Post Office on O’Connell Street houses the Irish Declaration of Independence. It was also the headquarters of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising- you can still see bullet holes in its columns. The Spire, or Dublin’s Monu- ment of Light, sits where Nelson’s Pillar once stood. The Pillar was topped by a statue of Horatio, Lord Nelson but was destroyed by an IRA bombing in 1966. Iveagh Gardens Situated off of Hardcourt Street, the Iveagh Gardens feature a grotto, a rose garden, football fields, two fountains, a shrub maze and archery grounds. The park was designed by Ninian Niven in 1865 and often plays host to theatre shows. St. Stephen’s Green Probably the most recognizable spot in the city, St. Stephen’s Green is a park that covers 247,500 square me- ters. It’s home to spectacular gardens, running paths, countless statues and sculptures, duck ponds, fountains and even a garden for the blind with scented plants. The Green is a popular place to eat lunch or take a stroll. Its central location allows for a lot of foot traffic. Located off Grafton Street. The Guinness Storehouse Championed by the infamous Arthur Guinness, the Storehouse sits at the St. James’s Gate Brewery, the home of the black stuff. It spans seven floors, including an all glass Gravity Bar which houses some of the best views in the city. Visitors get a free pint of Guinness with every tour. St James’s Gate, Dublin 8. Merrion Square In the heart of Georgian Dublin, the park is the largest Georgian square in the city. Surrounded by the former residences of W .B. Yeats, Oscar Wilde and Daniel O’Connell, the park hosts several statues- including the famous image of Wilde reclining on a rock- as well as park areas and a jogging trail. Merrion Square, Dublin 2. WORKPLACE Ireland’s workplace is very similar to that of the United States. Expect hour lunch breaks, cigarette breaks, more formal dress and several Bank holidays. Quick Facts: 39% of Irish employees say they work in organisations where there is no participation or partnership, and only low levels of consultation. 22% of Irish employees feel they ‘rarely or almost never’ receive feedback from management on why decisions are made. A similar proportion feels that, even when they are consulted, little attention is paid to their views. 33% of Irish companies have formal staff-performance reviews. Major Holidays: New Year’s Day (1 January) St Patrick’s Day (17 March) Easter Monday First Monday in May (May Day) First Monday in June First Monday in August Last Monday in October Christmas Day (25 December) St Stephen’s Day (26 Dec.) Irish Greetings: Dia duit: God to you Go mbeannaí Dia duit: May god bless you Bail ó Dhia ort: The blessing of god on you Cad é mar a tá tú: How are you? Cén chaoi ‘bhfuil tú: How are you? Conas atá tú: How are you? Tá mé go maith: I’m well. Slán leat: Goodbye Oíche mhaith: Good night Codladh sámh: A pleasant sleep SOCIAL LIFE Dublin social life revolves around pubs. Even if you don’t drink, pubs are unavoidable. The city is notorious for its traditional bars, comedy clubs and live music. Plan a pub crawl: Check out dublinpubcrawl.net Must See Pubs: Bruxelles A rocker bar uploads/Geographie/ guide - 2023-05-29T183712.717.pdf