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You're Going to Ireland!

( I bet you have questions )

Created for Webster City Chamber; Ireland Chamber Trip, March 2014

My Ireland Experiences

• Traveling solo and with my family, I have been visiting Ireland

for over a decade.

• Our travels have taken place at all times of the year – including March.

• Experience with guided tours and self-catering cottage stays

• An honest opinion and answers to your

questions – ask me anything!

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What Should I Pack?(and what can I leave at home?)

• Let’s talk about layers

• Water resistant jacket that you can

put a sweater under

• Comfortable walking shoes –

preferably water resistant

• Warm hat and gloves

• An outfit for a nice evening out


How Much Money Should I Take?

Not as much as you think…

A couple hundred euros, at most. • Order these from your bank at least 3 weeks in advance

• Request small bills; nothing larger than a 20 Euro bill

• Resist the urge to get Travelers Checks- you will have a difficult time cashing them

Use your debit or credit cards• Notify your bank before your trip!

• Get your purchases in Euros- not dollars- for the best exchange rate


Tips to Beat Jet Lag

• Sleep well before you go

• Drink lots of water

• If you can’t sleep on the flight, at least

relax

• When you arrive in Dublin, stop at a

restroom for a mini morning routine

• Get active


Irish Food


Smart Souvenir Shopping

Buy locally made good when possible

Splurge on yourself!

Purchase memories – like the CD of the musician

You heard in the pub

Take advantage of the VAT


A Couple Irish Words to Know

Craic (crack)

Fun and entertainment with lively conversation

“Where’s the craic?”

Sláinte (slawn-cha)

Literally means health. Often used as a

toast, much like ‘cheers’.


Now… Let’s Talk About Ireland

What would you like to know?

Jody Halsted

IrelandFamilyTravel.com

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Twitter @irelandfamtrvl


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