Is Ireland Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Ireland
Travel verdict: Recommended. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- Low crime rate; generally very safe
- Drive on the left; adjust if from right-hand driving country
- Unpredictable coastal and Atlantic weather
Travel Verdict: Recommended
Take care on rural coastal cliff paths
Good public healthcare; travel insurance advised
Card payments widely accepted
Emergency: 112 or 999
Latest for Ireland
Updates for Ireland will appear here as they are published. Every update cites official sources, so you can plan on it.