Currency

The euro is the money for Ireland and of the European Union. The euro replaced the Irish pound as the unit of currency on January 1st 2002.  There are 100 cent to the euro. The Euro coinage is divided into eight denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent,  and 1 and 2 euro. Euro notes increase in size as the denomination rises.  Euro notes come in seven denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro.

Tipping

While tipping is not 'de rigueur' in Ireland, it is customary to give a tip of between 12 and 15 per cent in restaurants or hotels when a service charge is not already included in your bill. It is generally not necessary to tip in coffee shops, small restaurants or fast food outlets, although staff will always appreciate acknowledgement of good service. A tip of around 10 per cent will suffice for hairdressers, lounge staff or taxi drivers, although in these cases it is best to rely on your own discretion.

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