Time difference Ireland
One hour less in Ireland than in France! When it's 11am in Paris, it's 10am in Dublin.
Opening hours Ireland
To see / To do Ireland
In Dublin and the larger cities, museum opening hours are generally from 10am to 5 or 6pm every day of the week.
Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland: January1, March 17, Easter Monday,1st Monday in May,1st Monday in June,1st Monday in August, last Monday in October, December 25 and 26 (the only mandatory public holiday is December 25).
In Northern Ireland: January1, March 17, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May1, last Monday in May, July 12, last Monday in August, December 25 and 26.
Enjoying yourself Ireland
Restaurants generally open around 12pm and close around 10 or 11pm. Note that they may close earlier out of season and outside Dublin, Cork, Galway or Belfast. Cafés and snack bars offeringIrish Breakfast open at 8am.
(To) please yourself Ireland
Shops are generally open from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Department stores open on Thursdays until 8 or 9 pm. On Sundays, some stores are open from noon to 5 or 6 pm (grocery stores, newsagents, etc.).
Get out Ireland
Mainly located in the city, nightclubs are generally open Thursday to Saturday from 10pm to 2am, a little earlier on weekdays. As for activities to enjoy with friends (cinema, billiards, bowling, etc.), opening times vary according to the type of establishment and its location. On weekdays, they close around 11pm or midnight. In Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway or Limerick, many shows are also programmed in large theaters.
