Travel to Ireland: the essentials

Travel to Ireland: the essentials

Les essentiels à prendre dans votre sac en Irlande - Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Cay est, it’s the big day! You’re off to Ireland: all that’s left to do is pack your suitcase! This is usually a time of doubt: have we thought of everything? Aren’t we going to miss anything? Isn’t the suitcase overloaded with unnecessary items? It’s not easy to find your way around, especially in the excitement of such a start! To save you time, here’s an overview of the essentials you need to take with you to Ireland!

Packing for Ireland

Strike a balance between the essentials and the superfluous

In Ireland, the climate is always extremely changeable… Hot, cold, humid… A typical Irish saying boasts that you get all 4 seasons of the year in a single day! And to be frank: he’s right!

That’s why we advise you to select warm clothing that will protect you from the cold and damp… not forgetting some lighter clothes for clear skies: the sun can beat down without you even noticing!

In addition to these clothing aspects, you’ll also need to think about practical aspects… Here’s our list of must-have items for your bag:

  1. A plug adapter
  2. Your papers: identity card, passport or visa, driving license and European health insurance card
  3. Your prescriptions if you need to take medication with you
  4. Your smartphone, PC, tablet or GPS with matching power supply
  5. Your camera with a charged battery
  6. A pocket French/English dictionary
  7. A paper tourist guide, or Guide-Irlande.com accessible on your smartphone or PC
  8. A map of Ireland (paper or digital)
  9. A travel journal to immortalize your journey
  10. A light raincoat in case of bad weather
  11. Waterproof protection for your backpack
  12. Your sunglasses
  13. Sunscreen for summer use only
  14. Hiking shoes, with appropriate socks
  15. Two large sweaters

The rest is up to you! Please note that many hotels and B&Bs provide towels and hairdryers. Don’t hesitate to contact them beforehand to be sure, so you don’t have to worry about anything.



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