Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Photo: Cliffs of Moher · Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0

🇮🇪 Safe

Is Ireland Safe for First-Time Travelers?

Safety Scores / Ireland

Travel verdict: Recommended. The scores and risks below say why.

Safety Scores

Overall Safety8/10
Crime Index8/10
Health & Medical9/10
Natural Disasters8/10

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

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