Phone and Internet

Post and Communications

Post offices are open from 0830 to 1730 or 1800 Monday to Friday and from 0900 to 1200 on Saturday, smaller offices close for lunch and bigger ones stay open longer on Saturday. Dublin's main post office with great historical significance is the GPO (General Post Office) located on O'Connell St. It was here in 1916 the Irish Republic was proclaimed and the War of Independence began. It is open 0800-2000 Mon-Sat, and 1000-1830 Sunday and holidays; it is the large neo-classical building with pillars on O'Connell St. You will be able to identify a post office because there is always a green sign outside that indicates it.

Public Telephones are located throughout the city and country.

The Republic of Ireland's country code is 353. To make a reverse charge call to a number in Ireland dial 10. To make a reverse charge call to a number outside Ireland dial 114.

The Northern Ireland country code is 44. Dial 100 to reach the operator.

Internet & E-Mail

Internet & email access is readily available throughout Ireland. Please note if you are using a laptop computer in Ireland the supply voltage is 220V AC at 50Hz, so bring a universal AC adaptor if necessary. You will also need a three pin plug adaptor which can be bought at any electrical shop. Some modems will not work in Ireland, so the best option is to buy a "global" modem before leaving with an adaptor for the telephone socket. Internet cafés and access points are available throughout the city and country. Wireless hotspots are appearing all over the country, especially in many cafes, and even in McDonald's.