Marriage Requirements
Couples should check with the local county that they wish to marry, as requirements vary. In general, marriage by registrar’s certificate requires three months written notice of intention to wed. Birth certificates and a residency period may also be required. Divorce and death decrees are also required if applicable. For more information, check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist.
Travel Information
Travel Documents
Passports are required for entry into Ireland. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
Gaelic is the first official language of Ireland, but English is widely spoken.
Currency and Tipping
The euro is the official currency of Ireland.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Dublin and Kildare have a relatively consistent maritime climate with mild winters and cool summers. The average temperature in January is 48 degrees F and the average temperature in July is 68 degrees F.
Beaches
Often surprising to its visitors is the number of pretty beaches that dot the coast near Dublin. Many of these charming locales, including Seapoint Beach and Killiney Beach are good for kayaking and catching site of resident wildlife in the summer months.
Activities & Attractions
Activities
Dublin is one of Europe’s most accessible walking cities, which is also a great way to get to know its colorful history, friendly locals and signature style. Along the way, be sure to stop at the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar, two must-sees for their history of Irish beer and pub culture. For history lovers, Dublin’s distinguished Trinity College houses the Book of Kells, a world-famous biblical manuscript painstakingly scribed by monks around 800 A.D. The city is also filled with green space and urban markets, along with gems like Grafton Street for boutique shopping. Kildare Country offers even more breathtaking landmarks such as Castletown House and the Irish National Stud.
Nightlife