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Posted Wed 3 Jul 2019 9:01 AM
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With gorgeous green rolling hills , quiet county trails and secluded coastal bays , Ireland can be a great place to get away from it all – but that doesn ’ t mean you can ’ t stay in touch . If you ’ re worried about WiFi or want to phone once in a while , don ’ t worry , it ’ s easy to stay connected while travelling around the island of Ireland .& nbsp ; If you ’ re visiting the cities , you can enjoy free WiFi in Galway city thanks to Magnet Networks , and this scheme is slowly being rolled out to other hubs , including Sligo, Westport, Monaghan , Knock and Carrick - on - Shannon . In Dublin , you ’ ll find free WiFi hotspots in various locations around the city .& nbsp ; Most restaurants , cafés , and pubs will have WiFi, although you may have to ask for the password . If you ’ re not planning on staying in one place , you can even find free WiFi on some trains and buses , so you can stay connected every step of the way ! Your accommodation is also likely to have WiFi that ’ s free to use as well . We ’ re a friendly bunch and always happy to have a chat , so we know how important it is to stay in touch with friends and family .& nbsp ; If you ’ re visiting from another part of the EU , you can use your phone and data as usual with no extra charges . If you ’ re visiting from further afield and want to call home , you may be able to buy an Irish sim card for your phone . An Irish sim card will only work if your phone isn ’ t locked to your network , so check with your provider before you travel . Phone service is good across the country but the further away from the cities , the harder you may find to get a signal , so bear this in mind if you ’ re waiting for any urgent phone calls or texts !& nbsp ; Don ’ t forget that the plug sockets are diffe rent in the UK and Ireland ! We use a type G socket with three prong plugs , with a voltage of 230v / 50Hz . If you forget to purchase an adapter before you travel , they ’ re widely available in shops , so you won ’ t lose access to your electronic devices while you ’ re here .& nbsp ; Wherever you go , it ’ s easy to stay in touch and post beautiful photos of your travels online ! Do our Community members have more practical advice for our travellers ? 
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