Emergency Numbers For fire, Gardai, ambulance, lifeboats, coastal, mountain and cave rescue dial 999 or 112 and ask the operator for the emergency service you require. Here are some pointers for careful and safe driving in Ireland. In the Republic front seatbelts must be worn at all times. In the North of Ireland front and rear seatbelts must be worn at all times. Children under age 12 must ride in rear seats.
Traffic travels on the left-hand side of the road.
60mph on Dual Carriageways and the open road. Dublin is the largest City with over one million inhabitants, Cork the second largest City and Limerick, Capital of the Shannon Region, is the third. Language Everyone in Ireland speaks English. Rainwear and comfortable shoes are advisable. If required, small travel transformers should be purchased before departure to Ireland.