🎓 For Students:

• Education System: Renowned globally with English-medium higher education.
• Top Institutions: Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University College Cork.
• Student Visa: Required for non-EU/EEA citizens; apply via Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS).
• Popular Fields: IT, Business, Medicine, Arts, and Engineering.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Ireland is not part of the Schengen Area; a separate Irish visa is required.
• Popular Destinations: Dublin, Galway, Cork, Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, Ring of Kerry.
• Best Time to Visit: May–September for mild weather and festivals.
• Local Transportation: Trains (Iarnród Éireann), buses, and car rentals widely available.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Visa: Required for non-EU citizens; Critical Skills and General Employment Permits available.
• Key Sectors: IT, pharmaceuticals, finance, and agriculture.
• Business Etiquette: Polite, punctual, and relationship-oriented.
• Cost of Living: High, especially in Dublin.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

• Cultural Heritage: Deep Celtic roots, traditional music, and Gaelic culture.
• Natural Attractions: Cliffs of Moher, Giant’s Causeway, Connemara, Wicklow Mountains.
• Major Events: St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Galway Arts Festival, Dublin Theatre Festival.
• Local Cuisine: Irish stew, soda bread, boxty, seafood chowder, Guinness beer.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: Euro (€).
• Timezone: GMT (UTC+0), IST (UTC+1 in summer).
• Emergency Numbers: 112 or 999.
• Electricity: 230V, 50Hz; plug type G (UK type).