Transfer Option:

Ireland's mild and humid climate is ideal for walking holidays. You will never feel too hot! The summers are pleasantly warm. However , we do get rain here and you will need to bring a good weatherproof coat and trousers, day rucksack and most important of all, a pair of sturdy waterproof boots that are vital to the success of your holiday. Temperatures reach a maximum of 25C/80F in summer with variations down to 15C/60F on some days.

Temperate zone; mild all year round, due to the North Atlantic Drift.

Coldest months:

January and February with average temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees Celsius during the day.

Warmest months:

July and August with average temperatures of 14 to 16 degrees Celsius. The sunniest months are May and June, with between five to seven hours of sunshine per day.

Average annual rainfall:

750 mm (30 inches) in some Eastern areas
800-1200 mm (31 to 47 inches) in low lying areas
1500 mm (59) inches in parts of the west
2000 mm (79 inches) or more in mountainous areas.

 Cell phone rental is available and can be pre-booked through
www.rentaphone-ireland.com

 If you are travelling from the USA you may wish to check out unlocking your cell phone to use and Irish SIM card. Check out
www.unlockitfree.com or  www.bilemo.com/unlock  

Your B&B hosts are responsible for transferring your luggage to the next accommodation. It should be there by 4.00 pm or before you finish your walk. Please appreciate that B&B’s are often busy with preparing their premises for new guests and transferring luggage is not a usual function. This service is only provided for walkers. Occasionally your luggage will not be there before you arrive but it does always arrive. In some places you will have a voucher for a taxi company who will be transferring the luggage, as it is not a service the B&B provides. It is recommended to use the luggage transfer service- taking your pack with you increases the difficulty considerably!

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all except:
(a) 1. persons born in the UK travelling direct from the UK (applicable to British passport holders only).
Note: Whilst UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland, most carriers by air or sea now require some form of identification with photograph, usually a passport or driving licence with photo. Visitors should check what form of ID is required with the individual airline, ferry company or travel agent before travelling.
(b) 2. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
3. Imposition of a return ticket as a condition of entry is at the discretion of the Immigration Officer at point of entry.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period (nationals of EU countries wishing to stay for longer than three months must register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau).
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements